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fan base

American

[fan beys] / ˈfæn ˌbeɪs /

noun

the fans of a celebrity, team, media franchise, etc., when considered collectively: The studio marketed the sequels heavily to the franchise’s established fan base.

The fan base was crushed when the team moved to a different city.
The studio marketed the sequels heavily to the franchise’s established fan base.

Etymology

Origin of fan base

An Americanism dating back to 1975–80

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This unlikely friendship has created something of a fan base in the wrestling world.

From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026

While visits are traditional for reigning MLB champions, the latest has sparked debate and anger, especially among the Dodgers' vast, long-standing and loyal Latino fan base.

From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026

During the World Cup, Haaland garnered a stateside fan base with his seven goals in five matches, as well as his quirky social media posts and fun personality.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2026

The term “parasocial” has become synonymous with Swift’s relationship to her fan base, which she’s built and nurtured via strategic disclosure and thoughtfully relatable vulnerability.

From Salon ● Jul. 9, 2026

He saw it as building a fan base for his future as World-Famous Rock Star.

From "Book Scavenger" by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman

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