FANS Synonyms: 150 Similar and Opposite Words

fans 1 of 2

noun

plural of fan

as in lovers

a person with a strong and habitual liking for something lifelong fans of country and western music

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

fans

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of fan

as in triggers

Related Words

Dissimilar Words

as in flicks

Related Words

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Recent Examples of fans

Noun

For the Bills fans, the store opening is bringing a slice of home and Upstate New York. — Charlotte Observer, 17 Oct. 2026 Benjamin Satterley, known to wrestling fans around the world as Pac, died last month of bronchial asthma, the medical examiner’s office in Cook County, Illinois, confirmed Friday. — Rudy Chinchilla, NBC news, 17 Oct. 2026 This entire ordeal can be traced back to the infamous BCS formula, which captivated audiences with computer rankings that led to fans essentially yelling at computers at seasons end. — Trey Wallace Outkick, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2026 Spears may be one of the iconic singer-actress’ most famous fans, but her praise echoes what countless others have loved about Jackson for decades. — Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 16 Oct. 2026 Rowers pushed through a rainy and chilly start Friday morning while fans in ponchos and raincoats cheered them on. — Anna Meiler, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026 The team is introducing Banana Ball 360, in which teams will play on two fields, switching every inning to improve viewing for fans. — Jim Halley, AJC.com, 16 Oct. 2026 After Flaco the Eurasian eagle-owl died in 2024, dozens of mournful fans gathered to say goodbye to the beloved creature who flew around Manhattan and became a joy to many after someone let him out of his zoo enclosure the previous year. — Joseph B. Frederick, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2026 For a generation of fans, Coach Mike Ditka will forever be football. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Oct. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for fans

Noun

This one’s for the chocolate lovers who appreciate a little mythology lesson, too.

— Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 16 Oct. 2026
Star-crossed lovers sing right past each other on the duet from Bryan’s new Young Manhood and Other Donatable Organs EP.

— Walden Green, Pitchfork, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of lovers

Verb

Fernandes then flicks the ball to his team-mate and Mainoo rattles the woodwork, with Anderson unable to block the shot.

— Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
As if to signal this iteration hasn’t completely deviated from its roots, in the show’s opening moments, Deborah Wayne coolly flicks the iconic flip-up frames made famous by Hardison’s Dwayne.

— Senior Television, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of flicks

Noun

The theory seems to be that there will always be another crop of suckers willing to pump money into the ecosystem, so the market will provide.

— Joseph Kahn, HollywoodReporter, 8 Oct. 2026
More suckers may continue to appear for several years unless the stump is ground up or treated with tree stump killer.

— Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of suckers

Verb

Applied to a solo outing, that approach encourages diners to appreciate the meal in front of them instead of scrolling through their phones.

— Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Oct. 2026
Jordan says a recent guideline change encourages doctors to diagnose and treat sooner based on symptoms.

— Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of encourages

Verb

Though small, the tool has 6 volts of power that oscillates each attachment up to 60 times per second—much faster than any traditional scrubbing could do.

— Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 20 Aug. 2026
Helmholtz resonance occurs when air trapped in a cavity oscillates back and forth in response to airflow.

— Sara Hashemi, Popular Science, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of oscillates

Noun

The boat show brings together sailing enthusiasts, prospective buyers and industry professionals to celebrate life on the water and explore the latest in sailing, the news release said.

— Michelle Richardson, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026
Meanwhile, a 2026 poll by Garage Gym Experiment, an online community for home fitness enthusiasts, found that 44% of respondents expected to spend at least $1,000 on their home gyms this year.

— Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of enthusiasts

Verb

Despite his training in fine dining, what motivates him is the warmth and affection of home cooking.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 13 Oct. 2026
For restaurant operators, the findings offer insight into how comfortable solo diners feel and what motivates their visits.

— Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Oct. 2026