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
Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
During each three-night run, The Used will perform one of their first three albums in full each night, allowing fans to experience these iconic records in their entirety.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 10 Dec. 2024
Ted Johnson, Deadline, 28 Oct. 2024
The Sharks had a chance to tie the game as time expired, but Fabian Zetterlund fanned on a shot attempt after William Eklund fed him in the slot in front of the Canucks net.
—Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 2 Nov. 2024
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Noun
Now fans line up at the small storefront, wrapping around the roughly 250-square-foot restaurant with bright yellow awnings and a walk-up window.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
During each three-night run, The Used will perform one of their first three albums in full each night, allowing fans to experience these iconic records in their entirety.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 10 Dec. 2024
Verb
Donald Trump spent the whole time trying to have Americans point the finger at each other, to fan the fuel of hate and division.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 28 Oct. 2024
The Sharks had a chance to tie the game as time expired, but Fabian Zetterlund fanned on a shot attempt after William Eklund fed him in the slot in front of the Canucks net.
—Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 2 Nov. 2024
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The future outlook, unfortunately, is cloudy for lovers of the morning cup o’ Joe.Alicia Wallace, CNN, 15 Dec. 2024
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The film, which won the Palme d’Or at Cannes and was nominated for five Oscars, stars Catherine Deneuve and Nino Castelnuovo as young lovers and creates a style all its own through its dazzling use of choreography, color and singing.Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
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Mangione's arrest ignited widespread interest online, with users diving deep into his digital footprint.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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The platform many trusted to empower everyday investors appeared to side with institutional players, shattering confidence and igniting backlash.Dean DeBiase, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Manipulation tactics may sway hearts but not minds.USA TODAY, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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After hearing testimony from experts, however, the judge wasn’t swayed.Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
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But soon a handful of ghost visitors — including Carol Kane and David Johansen — scare this sucker straight.EW.com, EW.com, 30 Nov. 2024
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So, don't be a financial sucker come 2025, and grab these deals from Allure editor-favorite brands—NuFace and Shark are just the beginning—while their prices are still low.Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 29 Nov. 2024
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That played helped jump-start the offense, and later in the same drive, the threat of Fields keeping the ball on the zone read helped Warren burst into the end zone to snap the Steelers’ touchdown-less skid and kindle the rally.Mike DeFabo, The Athletic, 22 Nov. 2024
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Gill says he’s come to realize how many people count on their shows to kindle their Christmas spirit.Nancy Kruh, People.com, 26 Nov. 2024
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Under Bob Melvin, his manager with both the A’s and Padres, Manaea won’t have to worry about oscillating roles.Justice delos Santos, The Mercury News, 27 Nov. 2024
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But few of the directors who would join V/H/S over the years that followed introduced a more memorable creature — a birdlike demon who oscillates from purring affection to ravenous rage — or so skillfully tracked the running bodies captured by a running camera.A.A. Dowd, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2024
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The former tends to be more robust with a more noticeable palate weight, while the latter is lighter in style, the two approaches offer a diverse and fascinating tasting experience for spirits enthusiasts.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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Conveniently, there’s an abundance of things to do just beyond the city limits, from nature trails for outdoor enthusiasts to vintage shops well-suited for the antique hunter.Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 13 Dec. 2024
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The shooting set off a massive search, with investigators now offering a total reward of $60,000 for information that leads to an arrest and conviction.Jeanine Santucci, USA TODAY, 8 Dec. 2024
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Most notably, the Alaskan earthquake of 1964 set off a catastrophic tsunami that devastated Crescent City, washing away 29 city blocks and killing at least 11 people.Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Fan.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fan. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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