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
Jillian Sederholm, EW.com, 22 May 2025
Holland now hosts Survivor watch parties and other fan events with season 28 player Brice Izyah Johnston.
—Ale Russian, People.com, 22 May 2025
Kyle Thomas, People.com, 11 May 2025
In one corner, a dozen New Yorker magazines are fanned across a transparent acrylic table.
—Jean Trinh, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2025
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Noun
But Yang will clear up another SNL season 50 mystery that fans also spotted during a recent goodnights segment.
—Jillian Sederholm, EW.com, 22 May 2025
Holland now hosts Survivor watch parties and other fan events with season 28 player Brice Izyah Johnston.
—Ale Russian, People.com, 22 May 2025
Verb
Stressing yourself out will just fan the flames rather than putting the fires out.
—Kyle Thomas, People.com, 11 May 2025
In one corner, a dozen New Yorker magazines are fanned across a transparent acrylic table.
—Jean Trinh, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fan
Noun
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Here are five must-see spots for literature fiends in Istanbul: Pera Palace Hotel Pera Palace is most well-known for literature lovers as the hotel where Agatha Christie allegedly wrote Murder on the Orient Express.—
Kaitlyn McInnis,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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And that’s where many younger Millennials and Gen Z music lovers first fell in love with the artform.—
Scottie Andrew,
CNN Money,
25 May 2025
Verb
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Mercury in Gemini is igniting your fourth house of home, family and emotional foundations, encouraging conversations around personal matters, home improvements or your living situation.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
25 May 2025
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Floyd’s death ignited widespread protests around the world, lasting for weeks in 2020.—
Alisha Ebrahimji,
CNN Money,
25 May 2025
Verb
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Though extremely skeptical at first, the author was later swayed by the woman’s proof (photos, cards and bank statements) and behavior.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
24 May 2025
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During the recent interview, the 47-year-old also reflected on owning a strip club and how that didn’t sway his determination to maintain a loving relationship.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
23 May 2025
Noun
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In Israeli parlance, the prime minister is a freier—a sucker.—
Yair Rosenberg,
The Atlantic,
22 May 2025
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My father never ever thought of himself as a sucker or a loser.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 May 2025
Verb
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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,
19 May 2025
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Mary’s love of nature, kindled in the back yard of her childhood home, had inspired her to become a scientist.—
E. Tammy Kim,
The New Yorker,
25 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The 10-year Treasury yield, a critical barometer of economic health, has oscillated between approximately 4.0% and 4.47% this year, injecting unprecedented volatility into a market typically known for its stability.—
Dan Irvine,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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Whether your home has a solid central air conditioning system or a faltering window unit, investing in an oscillating fan can help cool your space more efficiently and even cut down on electricity costs.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
14 May 2025
Noun
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Big news for vintage train enthusiasts: The Orient Express brand is back with a luxe new train inspired by 1960s style.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
25 May 2025
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Only one other California boat show popped up on USA Today’s list of the best American events for boat enthusiasts.—
Kendrick Marshall,
Sacbee.com,
25 May 2025
Verb
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Soon after 10:45 am local time, Sunny set off to the sky for the first time, kicking off a new era of her life, the organization confirmed on Facebook.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
3 June 2025
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Luffy sets off from his small village on a perilous journey to find the legendary fabled treasure, ONE PIECE, to become King of the Pirates!—
Billie Melissa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 June 2025
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“Fan.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fan. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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