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
Joan Murray, CBS News, 12 Apr. 2026
Some diehard Beliebers—Justin’s fiercest fans—were already camped out near the front barricades.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 12 Apr. 2026
Barbara Eden turned heads after sharing a new photo that left fans doing a double take.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 12 Apr. 2026
Headlined by Jiri Prochazka of the Czech Republic and Carlos Ulberg of New Zealand, the card delivered plenty of action for fight fans.
—Matias J. Ocner, Miami Herald, 12 Apr. 2026
Now Pirates fans can also look forward to watching Konnor Griffin, a generational shortstop prospect who is the first teenage position player to play in the majors since Juan Soto.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 12 Apr. 2026
But while this was a flaw Dunham was exploiting, some fans saw it as a virtue.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Apr. 2026
News of Cloud’s death shocked and saddened fans of his breakout show.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 12 Apr. 2026
But the erasure of his six-shot lead on Saturday brought back some difficult memories in the minds of his fans, if not in the Northern Irishman himself.
—Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 12 Apr. 2026
Noun
The three-day event draws more than 100,000 fans every year for the festival, which headlines largely country music acts while raising money for marine conservation.
—Joan Murray, CBS News, 12 Apr. 2026
Some diehard Beliebers—Justin’s fiercest fans—were already camped out near the front barricades.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 12 Apr. 2026
Barbara Eden turned heads after sharing a new photo that left fans doing a double take.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 12 Apr. 2026
Headlined by Jiri Prochazka of the Czech Republic and Carlos Ulberg of New Zealand, the card delivered plenty of action for fight fans.
—Matias J. Ocner, Miami Herald, 12 Apr. 2026
Now Pirates fans can also look forward to watching Konnor Griffin, a generational shortstop prospect who is the first teenage position player to play in the majors since Juan Soto.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 12 Apr. 2026
But while this was a flaw Dunham was exploiting, some fans saw it as a virtue.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Apr. 2026
News of Cloud’s death shocked and saddened fans of his breakout show.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 12 Apr. 2026
But the erasure of his six-shot lead on Saturday brought back some difficult memories in the minds of his fans, if not in the Northern Irishman himself.
—Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 12 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fans
Noun
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That’s probably why class-crossed lovers make such fertile ground for fiction—look at Heathcliff and Cathy, or poor Scudder and Maurice.—
Cressida Leyshon,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026
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Admittedly, this is not the first time Martin has seen two generations of Rent lovers living under one roof.—
Meredith Wilshere,
PEOPLE,
12 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The bride’s shocking personal revelation triggers her maid of honor and sends the groom into a tailspin, igniting wedding reception chaos that overshadows their characters’ union from the start.—
Savannah Walsh,
Vanity Fair,
13 Apr. 2026
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Bankruptcy is a more sweeping option that triggers an automatic stay, which is an immediate legal halt to all collection activity, including garnishment, the moment a petition is filed.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
13 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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But to think that suckers get an even break when insiders have information that assures them of winning is folly.—
William Mersey,
New York Daily News,
8 Apr. 2026
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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
Verb
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Referred to as micro-celebrations, this trend encourages us to get together more frequently and, sometimes, just because.—
Wendy Rose Gould,
Martha Stewart,
9 Apr. 2026
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While Mars wants to sprint forward, Luna encourages strategy, discipline and pragmatism.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The fan also oscillates at a 70-degree angle and can cover a large portion of the room, distributing cool air throughout.—
George Yang,
PC Magazine,
6 Apr. 2026
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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
Noun
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The actions have rankled some MAHA enthusiasts who counted on the administration to tackle chronic disease, especially among children.—
Stephanie Armour,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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The annual affair, which draws Jeep owners and enthusiasts from around the globe, has become a crucial testing ground for the brand.—
Morgan Korn,
ABC News,
12 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Based on the Tacoma pickup, the midsize 4Runner still waves the flag for the traditional SUV fans who want real off-road performance.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
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The snowy-haired Scot waves me into the passenger seat of his Can-Am Traxter with a huge grin and navigates us through the blink-and-you’ll-miss-it town, famously anchored by mainland Britain’s most remote pub, the Old Forge.—
Jen Murphy,
Robb Report,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Fans.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fans. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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