variants
also afficionados
as in lovers
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 aficionados
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
There were also widespread fears that the Luce would harm Ferrari’s overall brand cachet, one that gives it a market cap of $70 billion despite selling only about 14,000 cars per year—a strategy that works to create FOMO and a rabid fan obsession among wealthy car aficionados.
—Phil Wahba, Fortune, 29 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
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.
—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
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
There were also widespread fears that the Luce would harm Ferrari’s overall brand cachet, one that gives it a market cap of $70 billion despite selling only about 14,000 cars per year—a strategy that works to create FOMO and a rabid fan obsession among wealthy car aficionados.
—Phil Wahba, Fortune, 29 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
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aficionados
Noun
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At the end of season two, Lestat and Louis have reunited as lovers.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
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
Noun
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Nilles, meanwhile, won over fans from her first cymbal crash and wove through every drumming nuance created by Peart.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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By the time the series moved to Chicago, the enmity between the New York and Chicago teams—and between the Yankees’ and the Cubs’ fans—was focused on Ruth.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
Noun
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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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Nevertheless, the site continues to attract history enthusiasts, according to Kadaster.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
4 June 2026
Noun
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One- or 2-foot-long suckers will produce enough bait chunks for an entire day of fishing.—
Chad Mason,
Outdoor Life,
3 June 2026
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This revealed that the creature had short arms, few arm suckers, and no ink sac, as well as having very smooth skin and a large rachidian tooth.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
1 June 2026
Noun
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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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Virginia's capital city has something for every kind of traveler—from history lovers and art fanatics to foodies and outdoorsy types.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
30 May 2026
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“Aficionados.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aficionados. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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