fan edit
noun
an edit made of a piece of media by a fan of that media, often done in order to change, develop, or highlight certain elements.
fan edits
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pluralof fan edit.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Streaming services see AI-enabled fan edits as a lucrative new market.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 16, 2026
Ariana agreed fan edits can go "too far" , that she had "so much respect" for Cynthia and found the issue "very complicated".
From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2024
Trolls may think these fan edits are clever, but the real joke is on them.
From Salon ● Jun. 19, 2019
Grace isn’t exactly a stranger to fan edits of films — in 2012, he famously trimmed down George Lucas’ Star Wars prequels into a now-legendary 85-minute film.
From The Verge ● Jul. 31, 2018
Fan fiction and fan edits are thriving, as are karaoke contests, video games like Guitar Hero, and YouTube mash-ups of music and movie, television and visual images.
From New York Times ● Mar. 17, 2010
