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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After a brief intermission—where Kimmel and special guests RZA, Billie Eilish, and Finneas highlighted the charitable work of Homeboy Industries and Support And Feed—Metallica superfan Jason Momoa brought the band back out with a heartfelt, personal introduction.
—Brendan Hay, SPIN, 16 Dec. 2024
Bob Dylan has heaped a load of praise on his upcoming biopic, A Complete Unknown, shattering the hopes of the 0.1 percent of Spotify superfans who were hoping their master would never acknowledge the project.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 4 Dec. 2024
The Texas Longhorns and the Texas A&M Aggies don’t play in their big rivalry game until 7:30 p.m. ET, but two Aggies superfans have already won.
—Ryan Canfield, Fox News, 30 Nov. 2024
Donna Kelce's 'Holiday Touchdown' Hallmark movie The film tells the story of a Chief's superfan falling in love with the director of fan engagement for the Kansas City team.
—Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
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Brendan Hay, SPIN, 16 Dec. 2024
Bob Dylan has heaped a load of praise on his upcoming biopic, A Complete Unknown, shattering the hopes of the 0.1 percent of Spotify superfans who were hoping their master would never acknowledge the project.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 4 Dec. 2024
The Texas Longhorns and the Texas A&M Aggies don’t play in their big rivalry game until 7:30 p.m. ET, but two Aggies superfans have already won.
—Ryan Canfield, Fox News, 30 Nov. 2024
Donna Kelce's 'Holiday Touchdown' Hallmark movie The film tells the story of a Chief's superfan falling in love with the director of fan engagement for the Kansas City team.
—Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
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“Superfan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/superfan. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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