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

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fans

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verb

present tense third-person singular of fan

as in triggers

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Recent Examples of fans

Noun

On a night where he’d been booed for what happened in the past — a night that ended with a 6-4 loss as Logan Webb endured his shortest start of the year — Devers provided Red Sox fans a reason to boo for what was happening in the present. — Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 22 Aug. 2026 For rail fans, there are overnight routes to discover on six of the world’s seven continents. — Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026 Instead, Parton greeted fans virtually via video, wearing a pair of sparkling wings. — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 22 Aug. 2026 While tens of millions of fans count down the hours until the NFL season lifts off next month, the wait to assess the impact of Nielsen’s latest methodology tweaks will only be a few days longer. — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 21 Aug. 2026 This has led to fans of the show to ruminate on how the team will set up another elaborate prank. — Peter White, Deadline, 21 Aug. 2026 Earlier this month, Disney struck a deal with TikTok which will allow videos from Disney fans to play on both platforms. — Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 21 Aug. 2026 From sneak peeks of new Disney movies and shows to first looks at new experiences and products, D23 is the place where news is made for fans of Disney's theme parks, characters and more. — ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026 The franchise started with the original 2016 movie, which introduced fans to rabbit police officer Judy Hopps (Ginnifer Goodwin) and con artist fox Nick Wilde (Jason Bateman). — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 15 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for fans

Noun

Art lovers and newer aficionados will appreciate learning more about the artists, the art, and how they were created.

— Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Aug. 2026
Wayfarer Tavern, which opened in 2025, has already achieved legendary status among Greater Cincinnati pizza lovers.

— USA TODAY Network, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of lovers

Verb

But the state of New York offers defendants strong double jeopardy protections; in New York, a prior conviction—either through a guilty plea or a guilty verdict after a trial—for the same offense typically triggers double jeopardy.

— Chantelle Lee, Time, 18 Aug. 2026
It’s encapsulated in exosome technology and powered by their Suprême Skin Bio-Complex that’s rich in peptides and visibly triggers skin renewal, plus evens, brightens and firms in four weeks.

— Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 18 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

Some kinds of trees, such as honey locusts, hackberries, lindens and maples, are naturally more inclined to produce suckers.

— Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2026
The ornamental characteristics of suckers that develop from roots are inferior to the upper portion of the tree.

— Molly Burford, Southern Living, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of suckers

Verb

There is an agency in charge of enforcing the rules with the objective of putting guardrails around a spending spree exacerbated by a transfer portal that encourages players to seek better offers from different schools.

— ABC News, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026
Painting outdoors offers a slower, more immersive experience that encourages observation, patience, and connection with nature.

— George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 19 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

Some car enthusiasts, like those who race and collect cars, also opposed the change.

— Blanca Begert, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026
Lately, TikTokers and skin-care enthusiasts are making the case for using tretinoin with azelaic acid, a multitasking ingredient that can help address discoloration, redness—and even offset some of the irritation tretinoin can cause.

— Kelsey Stewart, Allure, 18 Aug. 2026