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
Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 8 June 2026
By the time the series moved to Chicago, the enmity between the New York and Chicago teams—and between the Yankees’ and the Cubs’ fans—was focused on Ruth.
—Literary Hub, 8 June 2026
Sunday afternoon, the Rockies’ veteran left-hander stood on the mound at Coors Field and tipped his cap to the fans serenading him with cheers and applause.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 8 June 2026
The official start of the 2026 World Cup is six days away in Mexico City, but for the Haitian fans who sold out and electrified Nu Stadium in Miami Friday night for a warmup match against Peru, their World Cup had already begun.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 7 June 2026
The group’s work has a devoted following, a Cooper Hewitt National Design Award, global museum exhibitions, and fans like Björk and Chloë Sevigny.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 7 June 2026
But while fans know and love the atypical family from Springfield, many may not realize the show's origins were rooted in a last-minute decision.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 7 June 2026
Inaugural crowds were 66% male and nearly 40% were above the age of 45 — meaning that mostly fans of the ’80s toy and cartoon showed up.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 7 June 2026
This is an island that attracts a fashionable globetrotting crowd, and loyal St Regis fans—arguably one in the same.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 June 2026
Noun
Nilles, meanwhile, won over fans from her first cymbal crash and wove through every drumming nuance created by Peart.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 8 June 2026
By the time the series moved to Chicago, the enmity between the New York and Chicago teams—and between the Yankees’ and the Cubs’ fans—was focused on Ruth.
—Literary Hub, 8 June 2026
Sunday afternoon, the Rockies’ veteran left-hander stood on the mound at Coors Field and tipped his cap to the fans serenading him with cheers and applause.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 8 June 2026
The official start of the 2026 World Cup is six days away in Mexico City, but for the Haitian fans who sold out and electrified Nu Stadium in Miami Friday night for a warmup match against Peru, their World Cup had already begun.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 7 June 2026
The group’s work has a devoted following, a Cooper Hewitt National Design Award, global museum exhibitions, and fans like Björk and Chloë Sevigny.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 7 June 2026
But while fans know and love the atypical family from Springfield, many may not realize the show's origins were rooted in a last-minute decision.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 7 June 2026
Inaugural crowds were 66% male and nearly 40% were above the age of 45 — meaning that mostly fans of the ’80s toy and cartoon showed up.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 7 June 2026
This is an island that attracts a fashionable globetrotting crowd, and loyal St Regis fans—arguably one in the same.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fans
Noun
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At the end of season two, Lestat and Louis have reunited as lovers.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
7 June 2026
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For nature lovers, surfers, divers and fishermen, the setting offers both seclusion and connection.—
Spencer Elliott,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
Verb
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Both are subject to disruption from the Milky Way's gravity, which triggers bursts of star formation within them and rips away a stream of gas from both, called the Magellanic Stream.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
7 June 2026
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This temperature disparity triggers a phenomenon known as the Weibel instability, which generates the magnetic fields.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
6 June 2026
Verb
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The quick-drying polyester fabric dries fast and easily flicks away sand and dirt, keeping you (and your food) safe from the elements.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 May 2026
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Monroe flicks the mic and begins.—
Mic Anderson Britannica Editors May 18,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
18 May 2026
Noun
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One- or 2-foot-long suckers will produce enough bait chunks for an entire day of fishing.—
Chad Mason,
Outdoor Life,
3 June 2026
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This revealed that the creature had short arms, few arm suckers, and no ink sac, as well as having very smooth skin and a large rachidian tooth.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
1 June 2026
Verb
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Each line encourages a body to shift when uttered or even when read silently to oneself.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 May 2026
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To her daughter, 8-year-old Hazel (Nola Wallace), Paula is the fun parent, a mom who encourages ice cream for dinner, embraces cursing, enthusiastically participates in TikTok dances, and even coaches her daughter’s youth soccer team.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
Verb
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According to Bodine, public discourse around artificial intelligence often oscillates between unchecked optimism and outright resistance, leaving little room for more measured conversations about responsible implementation.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
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Like the albums themselves, the experience constantly oscillates between dread and beauty, alienation and intimacy.—
Jonathan Cohen,
SPIN,
12 May 2026
Noun
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Nature enthusiasts have long sought out the 198 acres of parkland area for its hiking and equestrian trails, seasonal streams, native plants, and wildlife.—
Joy Benedict,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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Nevertheless, the site continues to attract history enthusiasts, according to Kadaster.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
4 June 2026
Verb
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Reid waves a paperback around before tossing it behind his back.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
2 June 2026
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Ben-Gvir waves a large Israeli flag and tells the detainees.—
Nick Duffy,
NBC news,
20 May 2026
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“Fans.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fans. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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