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
Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 June 2026
From German dudes discovering Waffle House in the Deep South to Japanese fans experiencing chips and salsa overload in Texas, it's been absolutely beautiful seeing the guests of this great nation being exposed to the best parts of our culture stateside.
—Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 June 2026
Pre‑game party draws thousands Netherlands soccer fans gathered outside Choctaw Stadium for a pre‑game celebration with live music, a DJ, and entertainment.
—Dawn White, CBS News, 15 June 2026
And San Antonio had to shuffle off into the offseason, listening to Knicks fans celebrating in their building.
—Tim Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2026
Fallon’s entire audience at 30 Rockefeller Plaza’s Studio 6B will be comprised of die-hard Knicks fans who were unable to attend the NBA Finals in person.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 14 June 2026
Working with The Realest and selling the items directly will give fans more confidence in their authenticity, Kaiser said.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 14 June 2026
The Chicago fans, however, were determined to let Ruth know that on their turf he was despised.
—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
Noun
With half of the stadium decked out in highlighter-orange supporting the Dutch and the other half in royal blue supporting the Japanese, the chants and energy were felt from whistle to whistle from the 69,285 fans in attendance.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 June 2026
From German dudes discovering Waffle House in the Deep South to Japanese fans experiencing chips and salsa overload in Texas, it's been absolutely beautiful seeing the guests of this great nation being exposed to the best parts of our culture stateside.
—Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 June 2026
Pre‑game party draws thousands Netherlands soccer fans gathered outside Choctaw Stadium for a pre‑game celebration with live music, a DJ, and entertainment.
—Dawn White, CBS News, 15 June 2026
And San Antonio had to shuffle off into the offseason, listening to Knicks fans celebrating in their building.
—Tim Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2026
Fallon’s entire audience at 30 Rockefeller Plaza’s Studio 6B will be comprised of die-hard Knicks fans who were unable to attend the NBA Finals in person.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 14 June 2026
Working with The Realest and selling the items directly will give fans more confidence in their authenticity, Kaiser said.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 14 June 2026
The Chicago fans, however, were determined to let Ruth know that on their turf he was despised.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fans
Noun
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Soccer fans, cinephiles, and fashion lovers alike will surely be casing the stadium for a glimpse of Expósito, either hoping to confirm the relationship rumors that sparked earlier this year or take notes on what the stylish actor wears to the game.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
14 June 2026
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But for lovers of remote places and untamed nature, the effort is well worth it.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
14 June 2026
Verb
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In South Asian households, a child’s disability triggers a specific kind of family crisis that most American clinicians are not trained to recognize.—
Ritu Goel,
STAT,
15 June 2026
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Left unmanaged, coal waste routinely triggers water contamination, airborne dust pollution, and spontaneous fires.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
15 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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Friendly debates about which building goes where, naming favorite pieces, and telling the stories behind each item encourages connection.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
11 Dec. 2025
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After all, this adventurous transit encourages us to zoom out and consider the bigger picture.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
11 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Wear a tank underneath for easy layering when your flight AC inevitably oscillates between sauna and tundra.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Nov. 2025
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This is the intriguing backdrop for a narrative that never really grips us, even if Chong has an artful way of depicting Hong Im’s lifestyle, which oscillates between real-world issues and religious wizardry.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Parents and beauty enthusiasts alike praise its ability to smooth stubborn bumps and improve skin texture.—
Cheryl Fenton,
Parents,
14 June 2026
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Tattoo enthusiasts travel to the state capital A high school history teacher from Chico, Struyf traveled to Sacramento for his third Capitol City Classic to finish up his two-year-long endeavor of tattooing his whole body.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
14 June 2026
Verb
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Brooks said thinking of his dad motivates him and keeps things in perspective.—
Joseph Person,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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What motivates you to get up in the morning?—
Christopher Kaufman,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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“Fans.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fans. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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