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

What may have surprised even modern sports fans, however, was Ole Miss' suing two of its former players who followed former Rebels coach Lane Kiffin to his new position as head football coach at LSU. — Arkansas Online, 19 Sep. 2026 After the Sox scored six runs in the first inning and led 8-2 after the third, most fans settled in for a postgame concert by country music star Cole Swindell. — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026 One alternative is that disgruntled diplomacy among two nations (in the absence of a recession) will only make sports fans clutch their hockey entertainment (and maybe equipment) more closely. — Rick Burton, Sportico.com, 18 Sep. 2026 These various numbers tell the story of where Vaundy stands today, but underlying it all is his wealth of talent as an artist and the variety of his creations, which never stop surprising fans and listeners. — Billboard Japan, Billboard, 18 Sep. 2026 Their performances can affect their playing time and roster spots, while criticism from coaches, fans, the press, and social media can weigh on them. — Christopher Harris, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026 Football players are some of the biggest fans, with NFL teams consuming at least 80,000 sandwiches a year. — Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2026 Sibling Dynamics on Full Display Peppa Pig fans have embraced the addition of Evie, says Redfern. — Anna Halkidis, Parents, 18 Sep. 2026 Alexandra Artrip encouraged fans to give the sequel a chance. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 11 Sep. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for fans

Noun

In Peru under dictatorship, two of three long-time lovers marry for appearances but flee from their conservative rural community for the capital after their secret is exposed by the third.

— Katherine Brodsky, Variety, 18 Sep. 2026
Now, Sacramento is on the list of best cities for coffee lovers, according to a ranking of cafes nationwide.

— Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of lovers

Verb

Cutting inside opens the diagonal angle and this move immediately triggers the Arsenal players to intersect the line.

— Jon Mackenzie, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
In animals, adenosine triphosphate (ATP) inside the muscle supplies most of the mechanical energy, while an electrical impulse travels along a motor neuron and triggers a chain of events that causes skeletal muscle fibers to contract.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of triggers

Verb

Fernandes then flicks the ball to his team-mate and Mainoo rattles the woodwork, with Anderson unable to block the shot.

— Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
As if to signal this iteration hasn’t completely deviated from its roots, in the show’s opening moments, Deborah Wayne coolly flicks the iconic flip-up frames made famous by Hardison’s Dwayne.

— Senior Television, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 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

The low prices have a trickle-down effect that leads fans to eat and drink more, and encourages them to try more of the culinary team’s offerings.

— Henri Hollis, AJC.com, 16 Sep. 2026
Fairfield Police Department encourages residents to report any concerning coyote activity to Fairfield Animal Control at 203-254-4857.

— Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of encourages

Verb

Though small, the tool has 6 volts of power that oscillates each attachment up to 60 times per second—much faster than any traditional scrubbing could do.

— Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 20 Aug. 2026
Helmholtz resonance occurs when air trapped in a cavity oscillates back and forth in response to airflow.

— Sara Hashemi, Popular Science, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of oscillates

Noun

The Argument Against The black hole star enthusiasts appeal to Occam’s razor, arguing that their theory gives the simplest accounting of these two little red dots, and perhaps of little red dots in general.

— Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 14 Sep. 2026
Most home cooks won’t need all three; most knife enthusiasts couldn’t imagine their collection without them.

— Jesse Raub, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of enthusiasts

Verb

That must come from leaders who know their people, understand what motivates them and recognize contributions in ways that feel genuine, relevant and personal.

— Candy Fernandez, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2026
That could change if the Emmy wins give the process new momentum and motivates all sides to find a winning series format.

— Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2026