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fan

[fan] / fæn /
NOUN
blower of air
Synonyms
WEAK
air conditioner blower flabellum palm leaf thermantidote ventilator
NOUN
person enthusiastic about an interest
Synonyms
STRONGEST
admirer buff devotee follower lover supporter
STRONG
addict adherent aficionado amateur bum freak groupie hound rooter votary zealot
WEAK
habitué
Antonyms
STRONGEST
adversary enemy opponent
VERB
blow on
Synonyms
STRONG
aerate air-condition air-cool cool refresh ruffle spread ventilate wind winnow
Antonyms
STRONG
close
VERB
provoke
Synonyms
STRONGEST
arouse excite rouse whip up
STRONG
agitate enkindle expand extend increase stimulate
WEAK
add fuel impassion stir up work up
Antonyms
STRONGEST
bore calm lull quiet
STRONG
abridge contract decrease lessen lower shorten shrink

Example Sentences

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The Bordeaux Begles man secured 44% of fan votes to claim this year's award, with a record 151,525 supporters having their say.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

The event was meant to be an intimate fan convention designed to offer fans closer access to the Barbie universe, a spokesperson for the company said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Chris Pratt and Charlie Day once again voice Mario and Luigi in this wearyingly frenetic exercise in big-screen fan service.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Hockey is a great pick if you want something fast-paced and entertaining, even if you’re not a die-hard fan.

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026

A fan of modernism and progress in all forms, Greeley was happy to introduce his readers to the new idea of spirit communication.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.