superfan
noun
su·per·fan
ˌsü-pər-ˈfan 
plural superfans
: an extremely enthusiastic or dedicated fan
… superfans, people absolutely enveloped by their passion.—
George Plimpton
George Plimpton… is considering placing cameras around his team's complex and having superfans pay to tune in …—Peter King
Peter KingTo coaches and college presidents, boosters are superfans willing to put their money where their hearts are.—Robert Lipsyte
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Bronson Farr/Bravo Bravo superfans are sure to recognize at least a few of the Next Gen stars.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 9 Apr. 2025
Linus O’Brien gives that chapter of the story a respectful 20 minutes, with lots of rambunctious footage and a sweet acknowledgment of Sal Piro, one of the earliest and most influential superfans, who died in 2023.
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Mar. 2025
According to The Dream, the show now only has superfans who have seen and studied every single episode of this show.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 26 Feb. 2025
In the special, Maron comments on everything from society’s obsession with turmeric, to the end times of Trump, and the cultish, religious vibes of Marvel superfans.
—Will Digravio, TIME, 21 Feb. 2025
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Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 9 Apr. 2025
Linus O’Brien gives that chapter of the story a respectful 20 minutes, with lots of rambunctious footage and a sweet acknowledgment of Sal Piro, one of the earliest and most influential superfans, who died in 2023.
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Mar. 2025
According to The Dream, the show now only has superfans who have seen and studied every single episode of this show.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 26 Feb. 2025
In the special, Maron comments on everything from society’s obsession with turmeric, to the end times of Trump, and the cultish, religious vibes of Marvel superfans.
—Will Digravio, TIME, 21 Feb. 2025
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“Superfan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/superfan. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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