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also afficionado
as in lover
a person with a strong and habitual liking for something
an aficionado of the sci-fi series who has seen all the movies several times
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Recent Examples of aficionado
Park aficionados were incensed.
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HubSpot, 1 June 2026
Plus, the front pocket, buckle, and slim silhouette is on the shoulders of many fashion aficionados.
—Tessa Petak, InStyle, 31 May 2026
See & Do Shell of a Good Time Both casual seafood eaters and oyster aficionados enjoy Navy Cove Oyster Farm’s behind-the-scenes tour and tasting experience.
—Jennifer Stewart Kornegay, Southern Living, 30 May 2026
But Eldredge says roller coaster aficionados should have no worries about how this new ride will compare.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for aficionado
HubSpot, 1 June 2026
Plus, the front pocket, buckle, and slim silhouette is on the shoulders of many fashion aficionados.
—Tessa Petak, InStyle, 31 May 2026
See & Do Shell of a Good Time Both casual seafood eaters and oyster aficionados enjoy Navy Cove Oyster Farm’s behind-the-scenes tour and tasting experience.
—Jennifer Stewart Kornegay, Southern Living, 30 May 2026
But Eldredge says roller coaster aficionados should have no worries about how this new ride will compare.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for aficionado
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aficionado
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The worn penny tile floor and brick wall collection of show posters—Soundgarden, Butthole Surfers, Sonic Youth, Alice in Chains—are hallowed ground on any grunge lover's pilgrimage to the state.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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For nature lovers, surfers, divers and fishermen, the setting offers both seclusion and connection.—
Spencer Elliott,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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Festivals like Movement attract people from around the world, and big venues including Lincoln Factory host nights with thousands of fans, showcasing the scene’s energy.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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In Mexico, fans say, soccer feels more a celebration than a competition.—
Michael Rios,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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Nature enthusiasts have long sought out the 198 acres of parkland area for its hiking and equestrian trails, seasonal streams, native plants, and wildlife.—
Joy Benedict,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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But soccer enthusiast Rafael Gomes says that the reality of life in the favela has sometimes caught up with them.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
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Details such as the relatively few suckers on its arms, its smooth skin, beak features and the coloring around its organs and parts of the mantle indicated a new species, now called Microeledone galapagensis.—
Jeanna Bryner,
Scientific American,
24 May 2026
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Trimming the suckers, from the first 2 feet above the ground, ensures the plant's energy is focused on the main vines and cucumbers, says Scott.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
23 May 2026
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Massachusetts-born, Robinson will be playing on home soil in front of friends, family and national team fanatics, an honor every player dreams of but only very few get.—
Jim Sciutto,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
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As a soccer fanatic and big Netherlands fan, Duncan says this is a dream come true.—
Briseida Holguin,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
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“Aficionado.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aficionado. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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