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
George Plimpton… is considering placing cameras around his team's complex and having superfans pay to tune in …—Peter King
Peter KingTo coaches and college presidents, boosters are superfans willing to put their money where their hearts are.—Robert Lipsyte
Robert LipsyteExamples of superfan in a Sentence
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The superfans were there for Trump in both 2016 and 2020.
—Matthew Continetti, National Review, 22 June 2024
Lawrence herself is a superfan of the Bravo universe, which has spawned a cottage industry out of middle-aged women behaving badly (and the people who love/hate them).
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 21 June 2024
Has anyone checked in on her oldest superfan, Papa Richy, by the way?
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 3 May 2024
The young UConn superfan drove more than 10 hours to Chicago to see the Huskies as a birthday present from her mother Brandie Price, who made the long trip with her.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 26 Feb. 2024
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Matthew Continetti, National Review, 22 June 2024
Lawrence herself is a superfan of the Bravo universe, which has spawned a cottage industry out of middle-aged women behaving badly (and the people who love/hate them).
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 21 June 2024
Has anyone checked in on her oldest superfan, Papa Richy, by the way?
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 3 May 2024
The young UConn superfan drove more than 10 hours to Chicago to see the Huskies as a birthday present from her mother Brandie Price, who made the long trip with her.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 26 Feb. 2024
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“Superfan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/superfan. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.
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