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
Jack Bantock, CNN Money, 22 June 2026
And now the opportunity to get to travel to them with other fans, with other book lovers, just too good to pass up.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 22 June 2026
His legacy in Philadelphia remains strong, making a potential All-Star return intriguing for fans.
—Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 22 June 2026
Russia and Qatar were capable of implementing systems that relaxed visa requirements to accommodate every team and its fans in the previous two World Cups.
—Mirjam Swanson, Los Angeles Times, 22 June 2026
The Parade route will end at the ballpark with Scotland fans walking the warning track and pre-game bagpipe performance.
—Andre Fernandez, Miami Herald, 22 June 2026
This is the season that the fans have been waiting for — the nitty-gritty stuff, the battles and the blood.
—Sean T. Collins, Vulture, 22 June 2026
On Saturday, fans serenaded Team Ecuador through the early part of the match.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 21 June 2026
First fanwalk draws huge turnout An estimated 6,000 fans clad in orange took to the streets for the first Orange Fanwalk of the FIFA World Cup.
—Dawn White, CBS News, 15 June 2026
Noun
For starters, bright colors inject visibility – not merely for players looking to find each other amid the chaos of a World Cup match, but also for brands looking to draw the gazes of millions of onlooking fans towards their logo.
—Jack Bantock, CNN Money, 22 June 2026
And now the opportunity to get to travel to them with other fans, with other book lovers, just too good to pass up.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 22 June 2026
His legacy in Philadelphia remains strong, making a potential All-Star return intriguing for fans.
—Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 22 June 2026
Russia and Qatar were capable of implementing systems that relaxed visa requirements to accommodate every team and its fans in the previous two World Cups.
—Mirjam Swanson, Los Angeles Times, 22 June 2026
The Parade route will end at the ballpark with Scotland fans walking the warning track and pre-game bagpipe performance.
—Andre Fernandez, Miami Herald, 22 June 2026
This is the season that the fans have been waiting for — the nitty-gritty stuff, the battles and the blood.
—Sean T. Collins, Vulture, 22 June 2026
On Saturday, fans serenaded Team Ecuador through the early part of the match.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 21 June 2026
First fanwalk draws huge turnout An estimated 6,000 fans clad in orange took to the streets for the first Orange Fanwalk of the FIFA World Cup.
—Dawn White, CBS News, 15 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fans
Noun
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AIs will be our friends, our confidants, our therapists, our doctors, our employees, our business partners—and yes, in many cases, our romantic partners and lovers.—
Rob Toews,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2026
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And now the opportunity to get to travel to them with other fans, with other book lovers, just too good to pass up.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
Verb
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The next morning, eating breakfast triggers the gastrocolic reflex again.—
Morgan Pearson,
Verywell Health,
22 June 2026
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The new law bars gambling companies from sending push notifications to their app users, something that emerging research shows triggers people into betting more.—
Noelle Phillips,
Denver Post,
18 June 2026
Verb
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A little jump follows and the heel of your front foot flicks the ball into the air.—
Stuart James,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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The quick-drying polyester fabric dries fast and easily flicks away sand and dirt, keeping you (and your food) safe from the elements.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 May 2026
Noun
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Good choices include live sunfish, suckers, bullheads, carp, goldfish, and chubs.—
Keith Sutton,
Outdoor Life,
18 June 2026
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Southerners are suckers for cities on the water, and the charming community of Stuart, Florida, is abundantly blessed on that front.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
Verb
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The flyer encourages students to celebrate the end of the school year after finals.—
CBS Baltimore Staff,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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When their biggest demonic enemy (Lee Byung-hun) encourages the formation of an equally popular K-pop boy band aimed at stealing the souls of their fans, the trio has to fight harder than ever to hold the demons at bay while keeping their friendship intact.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
18 June 2026
Verb
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According to Bodine, public discourse around artificial intelligence often oscillates between unchecked optimism and outright resistance, leaving little room for more measured conversations about responsible implementation.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
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Like the albums themselves, the experience constantly oscillates between dread and beauty, alienation and intimacy.—
Jonathan Cohen,
SPIN,
12 May 2026
Noun
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The entrepreneur and businessman and the unnamed plane instructor had reportedly set off from the city of Rennes for La Baule on Friday afternoon for the Fly In La Baule meeting gathering light airplane enthusiasts.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
20 June 2026
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For outdoor enthusiasts, the system now features excursions like the trek up the Eiðiskollur cliffs towering above the northern village of Eiði.—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
Verb
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In a broader reflection on his career evolution, Johnson explained what motivates him now.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
13 June 2026
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Kim said his father Albert also motivates him on the course and academically as a straight-A student.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
12 June 2026
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