as in fan
a person who flatters another in order to get ahead
having surrounded himself with fawners who gave him only good news, the governor had no idea of the true state of affairs
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To all of you football fans making the post-Super Bowl pivot to college hoops, welcome.—
Brendan Marks,
The Athletic,
14 Feb. 2025 -
Speaking about his love for One Direction online opened doors for incredible opportunities like getting the chance to interview them about their film This is Us in 2013 and being a part of 1D Day, the seven-hour-long live broadcast that connected fans with the band.—
Athena Sobhan,
People.com,
14 Feb. 2025
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His henchmen were also spotted at the headquarters of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, inciting fears that America’s premier climate and weather science agency will be dismantled.—
Sammy Roth,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2025
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The oligarch’s henchmen, Igor and Garnik, have burst into Ani and Ivan’s love nest at his family home and attempt to separate the couple.—
Antonia Blyth,
Deadline,
4 Feb. 2025
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The Cowboys found a toady to cede to Jerry Jones’ every demand.—
Sean Keeler,
The Denver Post,
27 Jan. 2025
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The high toady will be 61 degrees and the low will be 39 degrees.—
Elainie Barraza,
Orlando Sentinel,
12 Jan. 2025
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Could there be any truth to the fan theory that Greg was hiding on the boat when Tanya killed Quentin and his minions, then fatally conked herself in the head while escaping?—
Judy Berman,
TIME,
17 Feb. 2025
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In the closing moments of the penultimate episode, Silver is plotting with his minions aboard his yacht.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2025
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Blood smear tests showed no evidence of parasites, and a computed tomography (CT) scan of her head showed no acute intracranial abnormalities.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
13 Feb. 2025
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Accident-only plans do not cover medical issues, such as parasites, cancer or cruciate ligament injuries.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
18 Jan. 2025
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This is a man who, in just over two weeks of his second term, has careened from one disastrous decision to another, to the point where even his most loyal sycophants are struggling to keep up.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
5 Feb. 2025
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However, Elez seems closely linked to Musk, who is often criticized for surrounding himself with sycophants.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
5 Feb. 2025
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Among the sea of devotees were JT, of the hip-hop duo City Girls, the choreographer James Vu Anh Pham, and the playwright Jeremy O. Harris.—
Puja Patel,
The New Yorker,
4 Feb. 2025
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On Tuesday, 50 million devotees had taken a bath in the holy river, and in the immediate hours after the stampedes, authorities say, millions more got in the water.—
Aakash Hassan,
The Christian Science Monitor,
29 Jan. 2025
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Care Instructions: After your ride, wipe them down with a damp sponge or cloth.—
Boutayna Chokrane,
WIRED,
16 Feb. 2025
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Blend with a brush or sponge until undetectable for skin that appears smooth, soft, and blurred.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
15 Feb. 2025
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“Fawner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fawner. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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