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
Dallas Morning News, 16 Feb. 2026
Through this project, Jamie shows that the core ideas behind modern machines—cars, fans, and even industrial robots—can be understood with simple components and a bit of patience.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 15 Feb. 2026
Since select streamers are offering trial periods and limited-time discounts, fans can watch the 2026 NBA All-Star Game at no cost; keep reading to learn more about each option.
—Erin Lassner, HollywoodReporter, 15 Feb. 2026
The moment was captured by fans in attendance and quickly made its way to social media.
—Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 15 Feb. 2026
Director Penny Lane interviews jazz critics who howl at his wretchedness, then balances it with fans who simply don’t care.
—Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Feb. 2026
Taking to Instagram on February 14, the As Ever founder shared a sweet photo of her husband, Prince Harry, holding their daughter, Princess Lilibet, in his arms—and the photo offered fans a very rare glimpse at the 4-year-old's face and long red hair.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 15 Feb. 2026
Conrad wasn’t sure how football fans would react but said most people eagerly accepted a towel.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
The only group of fans guaranteed to be satisfied is Bad Bunny's.
—Mike Snider, AZCentral.com, 9 Feb. 2026
Noun
Tennis fans continue to fill the stands prior to the start of the singles finals of the Dallas Open men's tennis tournament was held at Ford Center at The Star in Frisco on February 15, 2026.
—Dallas Morning News, 16 Feb. 2026
Through this project, Jamie shows that the core ideas behind modern machines—cars, fans, and even industrial robots—can be understood with simple components and a bit of patience.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 15 Feb. 2026
Since select streamers are offering trial periods and limited-time discounts, fans can watch the 2026 NBA All-Star Game at no cost; keep reading to learn more about each option.
—Erin Lassner, HollywoodReporter, 15 Feb. 2026
The moment was captured by fans in attendance and quickly made its way to social media.
—Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 15 Feb. 2026
Director Penny Lane interviews jazz critics who howl at his wretchedness, then balances it with fans who simply don’t care.
—Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Feb. 2026
Taking to Instagram on February 14, the As Ever founder shared a sweet photo of her husband, Prince Harry, holding their daughter, Princess Lilibet, in his arms—and the photo offered fans a very rare glimpse at the 4-year-old's face and long red hair.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 15 Feb. 2026
Conrad wasn’t sure how football fans would react but said most people eagerly accepted a towel.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
The only group of fans guaranteed to be satisfied is Bad Bunny's.
—Mike Snider, AZCentral.com, 9 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fans
Noun
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For museum lovers, the California Academy of Sciences is a must-visit that combines marine life, planetarium shows, and a tropical rainforest biome under one roof.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Feb. 2026
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For animal lovers, pop over to the island of Vieques where hundreds of wild horses roam free.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
15 Feb. 2026
Verb
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After your baby is born progesterone (which inhibits breastmilk production) drops and prolactin, which controls milk volume, and oxytocin, which triggers the let-down reflex increases, explains Nadine Rosenblum, the perinatal lactation program coordinator at The Johns Hopkins Hospital.—
Hannah Silverman,
Parents,
16 Feb. 2026
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The director frames the film as an immersion into the mind of one such figure — shaped by social discontent, inequality and state repression — who triggers revolt to avenge the death of his dog.—
Emiliano De Pablos,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Brobbey flicks the ball into the path of Diarra, who carries it into the vacated space, before his shot deflects off Axel Tuanzebe and gives Sunderland the lead.—
Ahmed Walid,
New York Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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As a director, his credits include A Family Man starring Gerard Butler, as well as the Liam Neeson flicks Honest Thief and Blacklight.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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To remove the suckers growing at the base of some viburnum species, cut them back at ground level.—
Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Feb. 2026
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For a coach who thinks running the ball is for squares and suckers, that’s not exactly adapting one’s philosophy to fit your personnel.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The hotel encourages guests to turn off the lights, climate control systems, and water whenever they are not needed in an effort to conserve resources.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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That directional pressure mirrors the body’s natural flow patterns and encourages fluid to move centrally so it can be processed and eliminated.—
Avery Newmark,
AJC.com,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Instead of the requisite Caesar salad, Kolender offers chicories dressed in an anchovy and black garlic vinaigrette that oscillates between sweet and deeply savory.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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This indicator oscillates between zero and 100.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
16 Feb. 2026
Noun
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For golf enthusiasts, this hotel offers exclusive access to Tierra del Sol, an 18-hole course designed by Robert Trent Jones II.—
José Cantillo Ferrer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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Space enthusiasts desperately wanted to see astronauts boldly going – preferably in Heinlein-style atomic cruisers.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
15 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Every now and again, a brand-new book waves its knowing hand.—
Scott Hocker,
TheWeek,
11 Feb. 2026
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Dancer Natalie Reid approaches to take the barstool beside her, but Swift waves her away because the seat is reserved for her stone.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Fans.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fans. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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