superfan

noun

su·per·fan ˌsü-pər-ˈfan

plural superfans

: an extremely enthusiastic or dedicated fan

… superfans, people absolutely enveloped by their passion.—

George Plimpton

… is considering placing cameras around his team's complex and having superfans pay to tune in …—

Peter King

To coaches and college presidents, boosters are superfans willing to put their money where their hearts are.—

Robert Lipsyte

Examples of superfan in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web In addition to the exclusive Q&A, Galantis surprised a select group of superfans with a meet and greet. —

Meghan Mahar, Billboard, 5 Aug. 2024 Based on the 2010 novel of the same name by Blake Crouch, Efron will have two roles in the film: cinema superfan Lance Dunkquist and Hollywood superstar James Jansen. —

Jack Dunn, Variety, 4 Aug. 2024 Yes, but: The production features some fine actors, terrifying puppetry and innovative stagecraft likely to delight Tolkien superfans. —

Monica Eng, Axios, 2 Aug. 2024 Across the street, superfans press up against the metal security gates where athletes come and go, hoping to get a glimpse of their favorite stars. —

Colette Davidson, The Christian Science Monitor, 1 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for superfan

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