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also afficionados
as in enthusiasts
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
Art aficionados will enjoy prowling around the building snuggled in this park that houses The Burrell Collection.
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Jeanine Barone, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Milky Pink Despite the influence of the upcoming spooky season, many beauty aficionados will still want to brighten their days with a touch of pink on their nails.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 6 Sep. 2025
Space aficionados not in the path can still join in on the celestial fun.
—Opheli Garcia Lawler, Travel + Leisure, 6 Sep. 2025
But this course is revered by golf aficionados for its holes along and over the ocean and its use of the adjacent sandy dunes and craggly cypress pines elsewhere on the property.
—Lee Ross, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2025
News aficionados have given up subscriptions to mainstream publications like The Washington Post in recent months when they are perceived to cede authority or placate those in power.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
Most beauty aficionados say a cleanser, serum, eye cream, SPF, and moisturizer cover all the bases.
—Tatayana Yomary, Essence, 2 Sep. 2025
SurFURs will show off their skills before a panel of judges consisting of surf pros and aficionados.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
Today Chalk It Up draws aficionados from around the country.
—Joe Rubin, Sacbee.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Jeanine Barone, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Milky Pink Despite the influence of the upcoming spooky season, many beauty aficionados will still want to brighten their days with a touch of pink on their nails.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 6 Sep. 2025
Space aficionados not in the path can still join in on the celestial fun.
—Opheli Garcia Lawler, Travel + Leisure, 6 Sep. 2025
But this course is revered by golf aficionados for its holes along and over the ocean and its use of the adjacent sandy dunes and craggly cypress pines elsewhere on the property.
—Lee Ross, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2025
News aficionados have given up subscriptions to mainstream publications like The Washington Post in recent months when they are perceived to cede authority or placate those in power.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
Most beauty aficionados say a cleanser, serum, eye cream, SPF, and moisturizer cover all the bases.
—Tatayana Yomary, Essence, 2 Sep. 2025
SurFURs will show off their skills before a panel of judges consisting of surf pros and aficionados.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
Today Chalk It Up draws aficionados from around the country.
—Joe Rubin, Sacbee.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aficionados
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It is comprised of meteorologists, researchers, storm chasers, the media and weather enthusiasts from around the world.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Some enthusiasts are taking the trend a step further by painting, customizing, or even crafting their own butter dishes, turning a simple kitchen staple into a personal work of art.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Sep. 2025
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Its 12, 15, and 18 year olds are staples among sherried Scotch fans, while older age statements — like the Grandeur series and now these new 30- and 40-Year-Olds — showcase just how far the style can go.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Positive Signs for the 49ers At the same time, there are reasons for 49ers fans to be encouraged after Sunday's win.—
Robert Marvi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Aficionados.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aficionados. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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