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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Is Mark Zuckerberg a Kardashians superfan?
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Feb. 2025
Yeah, that's the ticket to being a Saturday Night Live superfan.
—Jillian Sederholm, EW.com, 5 Feb. 2025
As a superfan of the source material, and the way in which Kristin Chenoweth originated the role, Grande was constantly in that position of having to decide whether to be a purist or make a choice that would make Galinda her own.
—Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 4 Feb. 2025
Almost 4,000 competitive gamers and superfans in total from all over the United States had gathered, with attendees paying $100 or more just to compete in a single event.
—Ahmed Ali Akbar, Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2025
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Feb. 2025
Yeah, that's the ticket to being a Saturday Night Live superfan.
—Jillian Sederholm, EW.com, 5 Feb. 2025
As a superfan of the source material, and the way in which Kristin Chenoweth originated the role, Grande was constantly in that position of having to decide whether to be a purist or make a choice that would make Galinda her own.
—Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 4 Feb. 2025
Almost 4,000 competitive gamers and superfans in total from all over the United States had gathered, with attendees paying $100 or more just to compete in a single event.
—Ahmed Ali Akbar, Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2025
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“Superfan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/superfan. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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