as in lover
a person with a strong and habitual liking for something
lifelong fans of country and western music
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as in to ignite
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Recent Examples of fan
Séraphine Roger, Vanity Fair, 2 May 2026
During the game, Metcalf was seen having a tense conversation with a Lions fan seated near the Steelers bench.
—Daniel S. Levine, PEOPLE, 2 May 2026
Craig MacLellan, Boston Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
Parents fan themselves with colorful park maps.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 25 Mar. 2026
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Noun
The granddaughter of King Charles III has long delighted the public, royal fans, and photographers alike.
—Séraphine Roger, Vanity Fair, 2 May 2026
During the game, Metcalf was seen having a tense conversation with a Lions fan seated near the Steelers bench.
—Daniel S. Levine, PEOPLE, 2 May 2026
Verb
However, the constant barrage of stories that focus only on wrongdoing within our law enforcement agencies, when left completely unchecked by ones that celebrate the many valuable (and, in some cases, heroic) contributions, serve only to unfairly fan the flames of distrust and vitriol.
—Craig MacLellan, Boston Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
Parents fan themselves with colorful park maps.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 25 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fan
Noun
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Made in response to a difficult breakup, the work alludes to two lovers parting ways, but also to Pau’s memories of isolation as a severely asthmatic child in a notoriously polluted city, lying in bed staring at the wall and inventing stories to distract herself from the difficulty of breathing.—
Pauline J. Yao,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
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People who collect rare books are book lovers, first and foremost.—
Marc Weingarten,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2026
Verb
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Over a whirlwind night, Audrey and Hubert risk their respective careers to help one another, igniting the start of a legendary forty-year creative partnership.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
1 May 2026
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The initial disclosure during a March 17 staff budget presentation ignited a sharp split among council members.—
Mona Darwish,
Oc Register,
1 May 2026
Verb
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That this reunion brought such a vast majority of his grads to push Schwarzman for selfies may mean he’s truly destined to sway the world on a more peaceful path.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
2 May 2026
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One key problem with California’s direct democracy is that voters are easily swayed by broad promises, but then lose interest in real-world outcomes.—
Steven Greenhut,
Oc Register,
1 May 2026
Noun
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Keep in mind that trumpet vines can become invasive by self-seeding and sending up suckers, so allocate ample space.—
Sheryl Geerts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Apr. 2026
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Snip upright suckers and water sprouts that zap the tree’s energy.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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America's hopes for its first high-speed rail were kindled in 2008, when California voters approved a ballot measure for a train connecting Los Angeles to San Francisco in less than three hours.—
Jon Wertheim,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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This spectacular success kindled a desire in Hersheypark officials to invest heavily in thrill rides.—
John Haddad,
The Conversation,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Dolphins propel themselves by oscillating their tails in a powerful vertical kicking motion, which drives water backward and creates a wake of complex, turbulent currents.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
4 May 2026
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Richard Mille says the manual winding system allows for a lighter, more streamlined build, without any pesky oscillating weight taking up space.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Aether enthusiasts contorted themselves in knots attempting to explain this null result while still saving the notion of the aether itself.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
7 May 2026
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Art enthusiasts can order a kombucha ($7) or a pot of tea ($10) while working on projects.—
Kat Tran
May 7,
Sacbee.com,
7 May 2026
Verb
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Some analysts have raised alarms about how weakness in a key node of the web, like OpenAI, could set off a chain reaction that could threaten the entire AI ecosystem.—
Rob Wile,
NBC news,
28 Apr. 2026
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Dozens of people wearing masks shut down I-77 to set off fireworks in the middle of the interstate.—
Joe Bruno,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Fan.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fan. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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