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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The online marketplace is full of fellow antique lovers selling finds that date all the way back to the 1940s.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
7 June 2025
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Hard and Semi-Soft Cheeses Good news for cheese lovers everywhere!—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
7 June 2025
Verb
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Gold fund inflows hit three-year peaks in April as market interest in safe-haven assets ignited.—
Royston Wild,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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In the beginning, Salzer said the trio’s friendship spark was ignited by their love of their grandmother’s jewelry.—
Alexandra Pastore,
Footwear News,
5 June 2025
Verb
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Should you be swayed by the AI luminaries or more so by the AI experts and their scientific consensus?—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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Tuesday, June 3 Tuesday brings a greater mix of significant earnings reports and economic data releases that could sway market sentiment.—
Catherine Baab,
Quartz,
1 June 2025
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What the Nuggets need to do is find a sucker who is willing to talk themselves into the remaining $79 million over two years owed to Porter, while sending back a couple of quality role players.—
Zach Harper,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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Peppers that produce large fruit should only be lightly pruned to remove unproductive suckers, but smaller-fruited pepper plants can be pruned a little more aggressively to boost airflow and branching.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 May 2025
Verb
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Ellie’s violence is always uncertain and, other than Nora, her kills leave her shaken and upset rather than kindling her determination.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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That in turn helped kindle a rally on Wall Street, though bond yields continue to climb, something President Donald Trump has sought to contain.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
28 May 2025
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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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Quilting enthusiasts gather The nonprofit El Camino Quilters Guild meets at 9:30 a.m. June 10 at El Corazon Senior Center, 3302 Senior Center Drive.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 June 2025
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Night sky enthusiasts hoping to explore the planets of our solar system for themselves should check out our guides to the best binocular and telescope deals.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
6 June 2025
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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 10 Jun. 2025.
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