fanbase

British

/ ˈfænˌbeɪs /

noun

the body of admirers of a particular pop singer, football team, etc

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There’s a whole segment of the fanbase that found you through “Cyberpunk 2077” and your “Max Payne 3” score.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

For BTS, these questions of authenticity and messaging sit at the heart of what has kept their fanbase - or Army - fiercely loyal.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Nobody that day would have believed that less than 12 months on, a fanbase so united behind its team and its manager would be, at best, apathetic as to whether Slot remains in the job.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

The show grew its fanbase throughout 2025 by deepening its access in the finance and tech worlds.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

After ravens destroyed their first clutch, eagle power couple Jackie and Shadow laid new eggs — sending their vast fanbase into celebration.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

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