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 Springgate, CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026
The Hornets have experienced 23 sellouts this season, establishing a new mark in the uptown arena, and exceeded an average of 18,000 fans per game.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 6 Apr. 2026
Violence against women and girls was a talking point last week after Tottenham fans criticised Roberto De Zerbi’s appointment following his historic backing of Greenwood.
—Cerys Jones, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2026
This is a lovely array of dresses, and it is pulled from a collection that DAM’s fans and supporters can easily admire.
—Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 6 Apr. 2026
Although many music fans welcomed Ye’s return to the stage there, Pepsi had also widely tagged in outraged tweets protesting the company’s apparent support for him as sole headliner.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 5 Apr. 2026
However, some fans, including prominent figures in sports, were not happy with the NCAA’s decision to have the performance happen in the first place.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 5 Apr. 2026
In fact, many who come are fans of Frank Lloyd Wright.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026
Wired up in strategic parts of the cabin are a 24-in smart TV with HD antenna, stereo head unit with speakers, and multiple fans.
—New Atlas, 29 Mar. 2026
Noun
The game turned some Wildcat fans into Wolverine fans, at least for one night.
—Jack Springgate, CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026
The Hornets have experienced 23 sellouts this season, establishing a new mark in the uptown arena, and exceeded an average of 18,000 fans per game.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 6 Apr. 2026
Violence against women and girls was a talking point last week after Tottenham fans criticised Roberto De Zerbi’s appointment following his historic backing of Greenwood.
—Cerys Jones, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2026
This is a lovely array of dresses, and it is pulled from a collection that DAM’s fans and supporters can easily admire.
—Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 6 Apr. 2026
Although many music fans welcomed Ye’s return to the stage there, Pepsi had also widely tagged in outraged tweets protesting the company’s apparent support for him as sole headliner.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 5 Apr. 2026
However, some fans, including prominent figures in sports, were not happy with the NCAA’s decision to have the performance happen in the first place.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 5 Apr. 2026
In fact, many who come are fans of Frank Lloyd Wright.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026
Wired up in strategic parts of the cabin are a 24-in smart TV with HD antenna, stereo head unit with speakers, and multiple fans.
—New Atlas, 29 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fans
Noun
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Uncompromising lovers of luxury.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Apr. 2026
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While the storm is looming, there are new glimmers of possibility—friends can become lovers, strangers can become friends on the subway, the supermarket aisles are charged with meaning.—
Andrew Marantz,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Doing so triggers an automatic stay, which immediately halts most wage garnishments while the case is processed.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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An attempt to restrict VPNs reportedly triggers a bank outage.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
6 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In the video, the snake flicks its tongue, a common sensory behavior used to detect chemical cues in the air and identify nearby prey or potential predators.—
Jasmine Mendez
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Mar. 2026
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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
Noun
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Invasive vines like Virginia creeper, English ivy, and buckthorn can strangle trees, for example, and some aggressive trees may spread via underground suckers and roots.—
Peg Aloi,
The Spruce,
5 Apr. 2026
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What’s more, these specialized mating suckers are densely packed with neural clusters.—
Jacek Krywko,
ArsTechnica,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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His inept Cabinet ignores, and actually encourages, his very weird and embarrassing meandering.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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Sarah Olim, a general dentist in Katy, Texas, encourages her patients to come in for visits every six months.—
Tribune News Service,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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According to SnowBrains, Lake Tahoe is now sitting well above its typical winter level, a development water managers view as encouraging in a region that frequently oscillates between drought and downpours.—
Amanda Greenwood,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Mar. 2026
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Nett isn’t exactly known for lyrical acumen, but his punch-in-and-trail-off delivery stands out on an album that oscillates unevenly between party highlight reel and war story.—
Hattie Lindert,
Pitchfork,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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But the dinosaur enthusiasts posting dramatic TikTok edits seem to identify with the prehistoric predator.—
Scottie Andrew,
CNN Money,
5 Apr. 2026
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As each one takes flight, snapping through the air, more than 1,000 spectators cheer and applaud — families, off-duty soldiers, and bat enthusiasts, a few dressed in Goth outfits.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Tsunami waves up to 75 centimeters (30 inches) above normal tides were recorded at several monitoring stations around the Molucca Sea coast.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 Apr. 2026
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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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“Fans.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fans. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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