as in lovers
a person with a strong and habitual liking for something
lifelong fans of country and western music
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Recent Examples of fans
Steve Futterman, NPR, 4 Nov. 2025
Los Angeles — Thousands of fans lined the streets of downtown Los Angeles for a second year in a row to celebrate another Dodgers’ World Series victory.
—Kevin Dotson, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2025
Will Smith’s solo blast in the 11th sealed the Jays’ fate, but along the way fans feasted on a host of World Series anomalies, including a rare bench-clearing in the bottom of the fourth after Dodgers reliever Justin Wrobleski plunked Jays shortstop Andrés Giménez with a four-seamer.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 3 Nov. 2025
This album is inspired by my fans and their constant love.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 3 Nov. 2025
Earlier this year, Thom Solo Atelier officially opened its doors to made-to-order creations for fans that were once reserved only for stylists and celebrities.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2025
Loving My Brother’s Best Friend stars actor Nick Skonberg, who recently had his own viral moment after fans heralded his performance as proof that verticals were a new lane for up-and-coming stars.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 3 Nov. 2025
When Springer got hurt, there was some cheering heard by the Dodger fans in the crowd, who booed him loudly at the start of every at-bat.
—Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Oct. 2025
These surprise cameos gave some fans hope for more Maguire-era Spider-Man, but nothing has officially materialized.
—Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Oct. 2025
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Adoring fans wearing Dodger caps and jerseys and carrying signs screamed their approval as the buses went by.
—Steve Futterman, NPR, 4 Nov. 2025
Los Angeles — Thousands of fans lined the streets of downtown Los Angeles for a second year in a row to celebrate another Dodgers’ World Series victory.
—Kevin Dotson, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2025
Will Smith’s solo blast in the 11th sealed the Jays’ fate, but along the way fans feasted on a host of World Series anomalies, including a rare bench-clearing in the bottom of the fourth after Dodgers reliever Justin Wrobleski plunked Jays shortstop Andrés Giménez with a four-seamer.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 3 Nov. 2025
This album is inspired by my fans and their constant love.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 3 Nov. 2025
Earlier this year, Thom Solo Atelier officially opened its doors to made-to-order creations for fans that were once reserved only for stylists and celebrities.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2025
Loving My Brother’s Best Friend stars actor Nick Skonberg, who recently had his own viral moment after fans heralded his performance as proof that verticals were a new lane for up-and-coming stars.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 3 Nov. 2025
When Springer got hurt, there was some cheering heard by the Dodger fans in the crowd, who booed him loudly at the start of every at-bat.
—Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Oct. 2025
These surprise cameos gave some fans hope for more Maguire-era Spider-Man, but nothing has officially materialized.
—Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fans
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The pride of Odysseus, the passion of Shakespeare’s lovers, and the dread facing Ivan Ilyich on his deathbed remain inextinguishable qualities of our inner lives.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
28 Oct. 2025
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For dog lovers, USA TODAY Pets is your ultimate resource — from training tips to health hacks and fun stories.—
Allison Moses,
USA Today,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Nitrogen triggers new growth that will be killed when freezing temperatures hit.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
31 Oct. 2025
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Trading below $1 over a consecutive 30 trading-day period triggers a warning.—
Annie Palmer,
CNBC,
28 Oct. 2025
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Think Judd Apatow flicks with Steve Carell and Seth Rogen, or sitcoms starring Charlie Sheen.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
30 Oct. 2025
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Like a true professional, the actor quickly flicks the photo and extinguishes the blaze without ever breaking character — despite internally freaking out — to nail the perfect shot.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Remove any canes that are crossing or rubbing against each other, as well as any suckers that have formed.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
28 Oct. 2025
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The same applies to suckers that a young tree may develop; they can be removed at any time.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Instead of scrolling through Instagram—or, admittedly, hitting the snooze button a few too many times—Vig encourages you to spend that time sprucing up your space.—
Kelsey Mulvey,
Southern Living,
31 Oct. 2025
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In children and adolescents, physical activity promotes bone health; encourages healthy growth and the development of muscle; and improves motor and cognitive development.—
Hannah Millington,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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This is the intriguing backdrop for a narrative that never really grips us, even if Chong has an artful way of depicting Hong Im’s lifestyle, which oscillates between real-world issues and religious wizardry.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Oct. 2025
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But few of the directors who would join V/H/S over the years that followed introduced a more memorable creature — a birdlike demon who oscillates from purring affection to ravenous rage — or so skillfully tracked the running bodies captured by a running camera.—
A.A. Dowd,
Vulture,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The GranTurismo Folgore is a super-quick Italian sports car model made for driving enthusiasts.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
2 Nov. 2025
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Whiskey enthusiasts will love Flaviar’s luxe advent calendar, which includes 24 whiskies from all over the world, including pours from Japan, Ireland, and Finland.—
Alaina Chou,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In Los Angeles, Justin Bieber takes the court for some basketball, a pregnant Cardi B waves her arms and Glen Powell and Peyton Manning are all smiles at the Chad Powers premiere.—
Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
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After the Hunt star Andrew Garfield waves to attendees of the red carpet premiere of the film in Venice on Friday.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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“Fans.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fans. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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