as in lover
a person with a strong and habitual liking for something
lifelong fans of country and western music
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Recent Examples of fan
Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 30 May 2026
As friends, family and Star Wars fans mourn the death of editor Marcia Lucas, Lucasfilm has shared a statement.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 30 May 2026
Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
An error on Jackson, who dropped a throw on a potential force-out, helped fan the flame, putting men on first and third with one out.
—Matt Kawahara, Houston Chronicle, 30 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Upgrade to watch the full report Survival is the mother of invention, under the orange glow of computer processor fans and subtle overhead lighting.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 30 May 2026
As friends, family and Star Wars fans mourn the death of editor Marcia Lucas, Lucasfilm has shared a statement.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 30 May 2026
Verb
The president, 79, continued to fan the flames of his feud with the late-night host on Thursday, April 30 during an appearance on Newsmax's The Record with Greta Van Susteren.
—Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
An error on Jackson, who dropped a throw on a potential force-out, helped fan the flame, putting men on first and third with one out.
—Matt Kawahara, Houston Chronicle, 30 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fan
Noun
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The apartment has original hardwood floors, which set the stage for thoughtful modern and vintage furniture; a fiddle leaf fig tree as well as other touches of real plant life on the interior and exterior add to the garden district location to make this stay a plant lover’s haven.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
30 May 2026
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Outdoor exercise lovers will want to snap up this $14 skort to stay cool while playing pickleball or going for a walk.—
Madeline Merinuk,
PEOPLE,
30 May 2026
Verb
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Trump has effectively imposed a fuel blockade on the island by threatening tariffs on countries supplying it with fuel, igniting seemingly endless power outages and delivering new blows to the island's already ailing economy.—
Phil Stewart,
USA Today,
30 May 2026
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Isaac Collins led off that inning with a double that ignited KC’s late four-run comeback from a 3-0 deficit.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
30 May 2026
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The only potential argument to sway someone who fervently believes that is appealing to their sense of solidarity—to the obligations that every member of society has to every other, to the sacrifices that everyone must make to ensure that society is safe for all.—
Diana Gitig,
ArsTechnica,
30 May 2026
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Some gold ETFs directly invest in bullion kept in vaults, while others invest in shares of mining companies that tend to follow the price of gold while also being swayed by the companies' management decisions, efficiency and financials.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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Details such as the relatively few suckers on its arms, its smooth skin, beak features and the coloring around its organs and parts of the mantle indicated a new species, now called Microeledone galapagensis.—
Jeanna Bryner,
Scientific American,
24 May 2026
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Trimming the suckers, from the first 2 feet above the ground, ensures the plant's energy is focused on the main vines and cucumbers, says Scott.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
23 May 2026
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Lemieux was a polarizing figure in the Avs-Red Wings games, but kindled a friendship with Detroit tough guy Darren McCarty following an alumni event in 2016, leading them to participate in documentaries about how much the rivalry meant to the game.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
28 May 2026
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Even minor parks or embers might be carried into leaves or grass, kindling a fire that can swiftly expand.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
25 May 2026
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According to Bodine, public discourse around artificial intelligence often oscillates between unchecked optimism and outright resistance, leaving little room for more measured conversations about responsible implementation.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
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Under Andoni Iraola, Bournemouth’s form has often oscillated between streaks of positive and negative results.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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The discovery serves as a reminder that scientific breakthroughs can come from museum collections as well as newfound fossils, and that amateur dinosaur enthusiasts also can play an important part in identifying species new to science, Zietlow noted.—
Mindy Weisberger,
CNN Money,
28 May 2026
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For Tequila enthusiasts, that is the most important takeaway from this year’s Reposado medals.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
Verb
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That ruling, which came in a case involving Louisiana's congressional map, set off a rush in some Southern states to reconfigure their congressional districts to give Republicans an edge and help the GOP hold onto its House majority.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
26 May 2026
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Nearly a half pound of gunpowder was used to blast the pieces, and the explosion was loud enough to set off nearby car alarms.—
Nhat V. Meyer,
Mercury News,
25 May 2026
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“Fan.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fan. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
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