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
The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 21 May 2025
Rihanna, always a trendsetter, made a subtle update to her long-time stick figure avatar on Instagram by adding blonde hair—a change her fans definitely noticed.
—Martine Thompson, Essence, 21 May 2025
Leah Sarnoff, ABC News, 14 May 2025
But a separate 20% tariff on Chinese goods that the president imposed over China’s role in fanning the fentanyl crisis in the U.S. will remain in place, which means the total levy on Chinese goods will drop from 145% to 30%.
—Steve Banker, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
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Noun
Who do other clubs' fans want to win the Europa League?
—The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 21 May 2025
Rihanna, always a trendsetter, made a subtle update to her long-time stick figure avatar on Instagram by adding blonde hair—a change her fans definitely noticed.
—Martine Thompson, Essence, 21 May 2025
Verb
The Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management said fire activity moderated slightly overnight, but red flag weather warnings and winds up to 35mph fanned the wildfire.
—Leah Sarnoff, ABC News, 14 May 2025
But a separate 20% tariff on Chinese goods that the president imposed over China’s role in fanning the fentanyl crisis in the U.S. will remain in place, which means the total levy on Chinese goods will drop from 145% to 30%.
—Steve Banker, Forbes.com, 12 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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Shifting attitudes about coexistence But changing local attitudes takes work, because not everyone is easily swayed toward a coexistence mindset.—
Lesley Evans Ogden,
Smithsonian Magazine,
23 May 2025
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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
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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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It’s been five years since George Floyd’s murder by a police officer in Minneapolis set off a wave of international protest and the Black Lives Matter movement.—
Cameron Joseph,
Christian Science Monitor,
21 May 2025
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Without inside information, bettors probably suspected that others must know something about the next pope’s identity, setting off a stampede, Sethi concluded.—
Andrew Ross Sorkin,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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“Fan.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fan. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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