NONFANS Synonyms: 36 Similar and Opposite Words

nonfans

noun

plural of nonfan

as in detractors

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The third ingredient is the capitalization of future monetary demand – what detractors might call speculation, but is really just the way investment works.

— Dave Birnbaum, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Even if their worst detractors considered Les Lalanne mere decor collected by socialites, the support of famous people was helpful in their careers.

— Marisa Meltzer, Vanity Fair, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of detractors

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But most of Israel’s political leaders — even critics of Netanyahu — support the growth of existing settlements and are opposed to Palestinian statehood.

— Joseph Krauss, Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2026
However, critics argue this lack of transparency could diminish scientific peer review, increase opacity, and potentially open the door to political influence over funding decisions, rather than merit.

— Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026

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