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
Eduardo Tansley, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
The sport has entered a twilight zone where Indiana has already qualified for a bowl and Vandy fans are toting a goalpost through downtown Nashville and throwing it into the Cumberland River.
—David Whitley, The Tennessean, 22 Dec. 2024
Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2024
Once a fire starts, the Santa Anas act as a catalyst, fanning the flames and allowing wildfires to spread rapidly.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Noun
The second match sees the Houston Texans host Baltimore and in a gift for sports and music fans alike Beyonce will perform the half-time show.
—Eduardo Tansley, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
The sport has entered a twilight zone where Indiana has already qualified for a bowl and Vandy fans are toting a goalpost through downtown Nashville and throwing it into the Cumberland River.
—David Whitley, The Tennessean, 22 Dec. 2024
Verb
There is no cure for a sick heart, definitely not in Ferrante’s universe, where desire burns down to an ember that lingers, waiting to be fanned and catch fire.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2024
Once a fire starts, the Santa Anas act as a catalyst, fanning the flames and allowing wildfires to spread rapidly.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fan
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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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While the 2024 Golden Vines pulled out all the stops for wine lovers who gathered from around the world, Miami is set to one-up one of the great wine weekends of the year.Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 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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For decades, climate advocates in the U.S. have oscillated between communications approaches.Justin Worland, TIME, 20 Dec. 2024
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Alternatively, the stock may oscillate as earnings grow and valuations catch up.Trefis Team, Forbes, 13 Dec. 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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So my interest was immediately piqued when online skin-care enthusiasts started boasting about the acne-clearing, pigment-fading powers of tretinoin.Jasmine Browley, Allure, 13 Dec. 2024
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That set off a scramble among House Republicans to find a new path forward, but members of their own party voted against a new bill Thursday, along with most Democrats.Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 23 Dec. 2024
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The bus attack set off a 10-hour manhunt, at the end of which the perpetrator surrendered to Israeli forces.Gershom Gorenberg, The Atlantic, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Fan.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fan. Accessed 26 Dec. 2024.
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