fan-favorite
Audience's top pick
A fan-favorite is something or someone especially beloved by enthusiasts of a particular sport, show, game, or franchise.
The term implies popularity among dedicated followers rather than casual observers or critics: The fan-favorite character was killed off in season three.
Often hyphenated as an adjective: the fan-favorite quarterback.
One who is treasured
- crowd-pleaserBroadly appealing entertainment
- popularWidely admired by many
- hitSuccessful contact or strike
- blockbusterEnormously successful entertainment property
chart-topper · binge-worthy · must-see · viral · trending · mainstream · franchise · sequel
Transporting goods to destinations
- cosplayDressing as media characters
- fanficUnofficial stories using existing characters
- stanObsessive celebrity follower
- OTPDisposable login credential
headcanon · convention · merch · collectible · autograph · meet-and-greet · tribute · anniversary
Best player award
- all-starExceptionally talented performer
- chantRepetitive rhythmic phrase
- mascotGroup's symbolic figure
- draftedEnlisted by requirement
rookie · veteran · comeback · underdog · dynasty · hall-of-famer · trade · locker-room
Leading candidate or competitor
- contestantCompetition participant
- eliminationAct of removing entirely
- votingFormally registering a choice
- bracketSupport or category
tournament · finalist · wildcard · poll · rankings · leaderboard · nominee · winner
beloved
One who is treasured
- crowd-pleaserBroadly appealing entertainment
- popularWidely admired by many
- hitSuccessful contact or strike
blockbuster · chart-topper · binge-worthy · must-see · viral · trending · mainstream · franchise · sequel · spinoff
shipping
Transporting goods to destinations
- cosplayDressing as media characters
- fanficUnofficial stories using existing characters
- stanObsessive celebrity follower
OTP · headcanon · convention · merch · collectible · autograph · meet-and-greet · tribute · anniversary · throwback
MVP
Best player award
- all-starExceptionally talented performer
- chantRepetitive rhythmic phrase
- mascotGroup's symbolic figure
drafted · rookie · veteran · comeback · underdog · dynasty · hall-of-famer · trade · locker-room · captain
frontrunner
Leading candidate or competitor
- contestantCompetition participant
- eliminationAct of removing entirely
- votingFormally registering a choice
bracket · tournament · finalist · wildcard · poll · rankings · leaderboard · nominee · winner · runner-up
fan-favoriteloathed
Intensely hated
reviled · polarizing · divisive · despised · unpopular
fan-favoriteoverlooked
Not noticed or considered
forgotten · ignored · unnoticed · obscure · underappreciated
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