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noun

Definition of fansnext
plural of fan
as in lovers
a person with a strong and habitual liking for something lifelong fans of country and western music

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verb

present tense third-person singular of fan
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as in triggers

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as in flicks

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fans
  1. lovers
  2. encourages
  3. enthusiasts
  4. motivates
  5. inspires
  6. excites
  7. stimulates
  8. stirs
Noun
  • The home, made for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts, sits on 80 acres of woodlands and was built in 1997 by Garland Homes.
    Brendel Hightower, Detroit Free Press, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Revival September 30, 2024 — Design lovers with furry friends will want to check out Revival’s new, washable pet mats.
    Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of lovers
Verb
  • Cruising retrograde, Jupiter encourages a little healing in partnership with Chiron.
    Jennifer Culp, Them, 4 Oct. 2024
  • With heartfelt lyrics and a powerful melody, the song encourages listeners to rise above their struggles and find strength in their beliefs.
    Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of encourages
Noun
  • So, this is good news for fans, but bad news for many Tolkien enthusiasts who would rather the show just die, like my own colleague Erik Kain who has been roasting the series all season long, including its finale.
    Paul Tassi, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • These dedicated seaweed enthusiasts are beginning to see their efforts bear fruit.
    Andi Cross, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of enthusiasts
Verb
  • Over time, these cycles improve your ability to concentrate and create a sense of accomplishment that motivates you to stay on track.
    Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Listen And Support Once organizations understand what motivates an applicant to apply and an employee to remain, the executive and HR teams can implement these factors.
    Priya Krishnan, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of motivates
Verb
  • Attend Conferences And Events Attending conferences or other in-person events always inspires me and gives me an influx of new ideas and concepts to discuss with our team and bring to our clients.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
  • Nothing inspires creativity as much as conversations.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of inspires
Verb
  • What excites you about season three?
    James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Do heavy research on these prospects, find out what excites them and then launch.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of excites
Verb
  • The influx in estrogen from the growth of those extra eggs also stimulates the thickening of your uterine lining, meaning more tissue then has to come out.
    Erica Sloan, SELF, 4 Oct. 2024
  • In response, the stomach will release a hormone called gastrin that helps repair tissues but also stimulates the secretion of hydrochloric acid (HCA).
    Steffini Stalos, Verywell Health, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of stimulates
Verb
  • However, the arrival in town of Eugene Allerton (Drew Starkey), a young student, stirs William into finally establishing a meaningful connection with someone.
    Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
  • For most visitors, the mere anticipation of a Hershey vacation stirs the senses several days before the actual trip.
    Roger Sands, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of stirs
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