FANS Synonyms: 150 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

plural of fan

as in lovers

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

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verb

present tense third-person singular of fan

as in triggers

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Recent Examples of fans

Noun

Millions of new fans could discover elite international volleyball just before the Olympic spotlight arrives. — Tim Genske, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026 Brands should be listening to athletes to ensure the relationship feels authentic and impactful to everyone — athletes themselves and the fans. — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 7 Aug. 2026 Last week, Celeste Keaton, a co-owner of the WNBA’s Seattle Storm, joined a group of angry fans confronting two teenage girls sitting courtside at a game between the Storm and the Indiana Fever. — Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026 Per the United Center, the arena does not allow fans to bring in any type of full-size cloth flag for any event in the arena — although fans at Bulls games and other events have displayed them for years. — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026 David Harbour hinted that his new show with Millie Bobby Brown is for Hopper and Eleven fans. — Shelby Stivale, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Aug. 2026 Top Chef and Traitors fans, don’t skip out on a visit to Kristen Kish’s restaurant Arlo Grey, also located on the hotel’s first floor. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026 And as much as fans want to overreact to one play, the position switch – remember, Proctor played left tackle his entire career at Alabama – as well as the jump to the NFL can’t be disregarded. — Miami Herald, 1 Aug. 2026 More news The WNBA fined and suspended Storm co-owner Celeste Keaton after an interaction with two teenage fans supporting the Fever’s Sophie Cunningham. — Torrey Hart, New York Times, 31 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for fans

Noun

This $200 price cut lowers the barrier to entry for flagship-tier processing, giving movie lovers, sports fans, and console gamers a rare chance to capture real-world colors and cinematic picture without the standard retail price strain.

— Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 7 Aug. 2026
Likewise, the Breitling Top Time was introduced in the 1960s, and became a favorite of youthful, active, hip watch lovers.

— Carol Besler, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of lovers

Verb

Regardless of what triggers the growth, managing it well takes leadership discipline.

— Richard Neal, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
This phenomenon, the study notes, triggers the formation of tiny, slushy ice crystals known as frazil ice that then quickly builds up and clogs the pathway.

— Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of triggers

Verb

Pele rises high to take a deep cross on his chest, flicks the ball almost cartoonishly over the head of Bengt Gustavsson and then volleys beyond keeper Svensson from 12 yards.

— Adam Hurrey, New York Times, 17 July 2026
Instead of a clean transfer, Hill’s character picks a fight with him and flicks him off, which ends up with Bernthal’s character in the back of the squad car.

— Kalia Richardson, USA Today, 14 July 2026

Definition of flicks

Noun

The Maryland Terrapins rolled these suckers out in the early 2010s and subsequently burned the retinas of college football fans all over the country.

— Austin Perry OutKick, FOXNews.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Be careful not to remove the suckers all at once, which can put stress on the plant.

— Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 18 July 2026

Definition of suckers

Verb

Spending time with friends and enjoying activities like golf, fishing, or attending sporting events encourages connection and supports an active lifestyle.

— Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 5 Aug. 2026
Boundless San Francisco, which encourages out-of-the-box ideas, echoes the venture capital ethos, Crankstart Chief Executive Officer Missy Narula said.

— Bloomberg, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of encourages

Verb

This is a market that oscillates between wanting everything artificial intelligence infrastructure and wanting unrelated ideas, like drugmakers, health insurers and banks.

— Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 23 July 2026
The fan delivers powerful whole-room airflow that reaches up to 23 feet and oscillates 90 degrees to distribute cool air more evenly throughout the space.

— Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 23 June 2026

Definition of oscillates

Noun

Builders are responding with new designs that align with new priorities, according to New Home Source, a platform for new construction enthusiasts and the builders who serve them.

— Jamie Gold, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
While art lovers and adrenaline enthusiasts will love this detour, everyone will appreciate the peaceful setting at the end of the day.

— Kelsey Mulvey, Vogue, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of enthusiasts

Verb

That foundation allows Wyndham to analyze how individual loyalty members shop and what motivates them to book.

— Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Elsewhere in his conversation with PEOPLE, 50 Cent reflected on what motivates his success after decades in the entertainment industry.

— Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 2 Aug. 2026