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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
Wine aficionados and foodies convene at this family-friendly event with live music to support Mountain View restaurants and businesses hosted by the Chamber of Commerce and Downtown Business Association.
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Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 27 May 2026
But this event was less about hauling in cash than about engaging D&D aficionados with the DSA’s progressive politics.
—Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2026
That program has a six-night, seven-day minimum stay that’s turned a discrete and diverse crowd—the uber-wealthy; the wellness aficionados making a big first splurge; everyone in-between—into dedicated Ranchers.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 May 2026
The Orioles, sinking further into last place in the American League East, are the product of Mike Elias, an analytics aficionado who came up in the baseball ranks with the Astros under the guidance of disgraced former Houston baseball ops chief Jeff Luhnow.
—Bill Madden, New York Daily News, 23 May 2026
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Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 27 May 2026
But this event was less about hauling in cash than about engaging D&D aficionados with the DSA’s progressive politics.
—Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2026
That program has a six-night, seven-day minimum stay that’s turned a discrete and diverse crowd—the uber-wealthy; the wellness aficionados making a big first splurge; everyone in-between—into dedicated Ranchers.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 May 2026
The Orioles, sinking further into last place in the American League East, are the product of Mike Elias, an analytics aficionado who came up in the baseball ranks with the Astros under the guidance of disgraced former Houston baseball ops chief Jeff Luhnow.
—Bill Madden, New York Daily News, 23 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aficionado
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The apartment has original hardwood floors, which set the stage for thoughtful modern and vintage furniture; a fiddle leaf fig tree as well as other touches of real plant life on the interior and exterior add to the garden district location to make this stay a plant lover’s haven.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
30 May 2026
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Outdoor exercise lovers will want to snap up this $14 skort to stay cool while playing pickleball or going for a walk.—
Madeline Merinuk,
PEOPLE,
30 May 2026
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Large crowds gathered near the Arc de Triomphe after the match, with some fans setting off flares and blaring car horns, according to reports from The Associated Press.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2026
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For years, Broncos fans have argued across social-media keyboards that the middle of coordinator Vance Joseph’s defense is, in fact, broken.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
31 May 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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Plane Spotting From Airport Hotels Special aviation packages are not the only way for plane fanatics to get up close and personal with their passion.—
Ramsey Qubein,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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With the possible exception of the bike-lane debacle in Chicago, dominated by zero-sum fanatics, few debates have been as nasty as the one involving Chicagoland’s new football stadium.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2026
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“Aficionado.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aficionado. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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