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
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 May 2026
This is why fans are upset, for a center who not even a top 5 center in the NBA.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2026
Last week, a group of Spirit’s former employees and fans launched an online campaign to buy the airline.
—John Cassidy, New Yorker, 11 May 2026
Last year didn’t go so well, but Knicks fans will have renewed hope with the way the team has been playing.
—Dan Santaromita, New York Times, 11 May 2026
Long-term, the Classic gives WWE an annual measuring stick for NXT readiness and a status check on which main-roster acts the audience actually rides for when fans hold the pen.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026
Focus on alternative ways to cool a home, like using ceiling fans, properly insulating the house, and closing your blinds to reduce heat gain.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 May 2026
Baseball fans are coming, enjoying the game, while I'm allowed to educate.
—Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 10 May 2026
Especially for beleaguered Magic fans, who have suffered through 17 seasons now without seeing their team win a playoff series.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 May 2026
Noun
Bedside power outlets and ceiling fans add to the convenience.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 May 2026
This is why fans are upset, for a center who not even a top 5 center in the NBA.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2026
Last week, a group of Spirit’s former employees and fans launched an online campaign to buy the airline.
—John Cassidy, New Yorker, 11 May 2026
Last year didn’t go so well, but Knicks fans will have renewed hope with the way the team has been playing.
—Dan Santaromita, New York Times, 11 May 2026
Long-term, the Classic gives WWE an annual measuring stick for NXT readiness and a status check on which main-roster acts the audience actually rides for when fans hold the pen.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026
Focus on alternative ways to cool a home, like using ceiling fans, properly insulating the house, and closing your blinds to reduce heat gain.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 May 2026
Baseball fans are coming, enjoying the game, while I'm allowed to educate.
—Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 10 May 2026
Especially for beleaguered Magic fans, who have suffered through 17 seasons now without seeing their team win a playoff series.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fans
Noun
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History buffs, avid hikers, music lovers, wine aficionados, and beach bums will all find a town to love in the Old Dominion.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
9 May 2026
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In addition to being sun lovers, many of the species on this list are heat- and drought-tolerant.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
9 May 2026
Verb
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That level of accuracy is what triggers panic and lowers your guard.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
9 May 2026
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The test cases—meaning the HTML or other code that triggers an unsafe memory condition—are provided in each one and meet the same criteria Mozilla requires for all bugs to be considered security vulnerabilities in Firefox.—
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
7 May 2026
Verb
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While Dad is developing photos in his darkroom, Jeremy flicks on the lights.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026
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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
Noun
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The flies are blood-suckers, like mosquitos, The Charlotte Observer previously reported.—
Eva Flowe
May 8,
Charlotte Observer,
8 May 2026
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Lilac shrubs also spread through suckers — new stems that sprout from the root system and can crowd out other plants.—
Beth Botts,
Chicago Tribune,
2 May 2026
Verb
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Armbruster encourages drivers to compare prices between stations instead of automatically stopping at the same place every time to fill up.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 May 2026
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The equal time law encourages more speech and empowers voters to decide the outcome of elections.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
8 May 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 theory made some enthusiasts uneasy and prompted some authorities, locals and others to defend Ushuaia, a city of nearly 85,000 that draws tourists to its Antarctic cruise ships and abundant, watchworthy bird population.—
Kayla Hayempour,
NBC news,
10 May 2026
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For enthusiasts concerned that electrification might dilute Lamborghini’s identity, the Fenomeno Roadster sends the opposite message.—
James Morris,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
Verb
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Prime Minister-elect Peter Magyar waves a Hungarian flag after delivering his victory speech in Budapest on Sunday.—
Alexander Smith,
NBC news,
19 Apr. 2026
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At the end of the video, Williams proposes to Laufey as her guest stars watch on with vacant expressions — even as the Grammy winner waves her hands in front of their faces.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Fans.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fans. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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