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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
But the Nürburgring, a 13-mile (20 km) track often called the Green Hell, rarely hits the radar of mainstream US performance aficionados.
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ArsTechnica, 29 Sep. 2025
Back in the 1970s and '80s, Rocky Horror aficionados had to go to theaters over and over to nail down those details.
—Neda Ulaby, NPR, 27 Sep. 2025
But VIPs got a sneak peek at the minimalist haven at a private invite-only bash Thursday night as travel aficionados flocked to the new address to check out the wares in the space which spans more than 3,000-square feet.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 26 Sep. 2025
The Nuit Rouge collection will likely resonate with Trudon devotees, olfactory aficionados, and anyone in search of a new cold-weather signature, all while staying true to the artisanal luxury that defines the house.
—Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 23 Sep. 2025
For the bourbon aficionados who have tried it all, the hotel even has its own private-label bourbon and rye that are available exclusively to hotel guests.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2025
Liu is the founder and owner of Canada Ant Colony, another supply store and education portal for ant aficionados.
—Katherine Laidlaw, HubSpot, 19 Sep. 2025
Storytelling aficionados include In a Nutshell co-creator Amy Bee, comedian Adam Strauss, JP Frary and longtime Sacramento fire captain Joe Hunter, who was runner-up in Survivor’s 48th season and is set to appear again in Season 50.
—Marcus Smith, Sacbee.com, 19 Sep. 2025
The card’s primary demographic included business travelers, as well as travel aficionados who could afford the annual fee, which had risen to $450 in 2007.
—Katherine Fan, AFAR Media, 18 Sep. 2025
ArsTechnica, 29 Sep. 2025
Back in the 1970s and '80s, Rocky Horror aficionados had to go to theaters over and over to nail down those details.
—Neda Ulaby, NPR, 27 Sep. 2025
But VIPs got a sneak peek at the minimalist haven at a private invite-only bash Thursday night as travel aficionados flocked to the new address to check out the wares in the space which spans more than 3,000-square feet.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 26 Sep. 2025
The Nuit Rouge collection will likely resonate with Trudon devotees, olfactory aficionados, and anyone in search of a new cold-weather signature, all while staying true to the artisanal luxury that defines the house.
—Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 23 Sep. 2025
For the bourbon aficionados who have tried it all, the hotel even has its own private-label bourbon and rye that are available exclusively to hotel guests.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2025
Liu is the founder and owner of Canada Ant Colony, another supply store and education portal for ant aficionados.
—Katherine Laidlaw, HubSpot, 19 Sep. 2025
Storytelling aficionados include In a Nutshell co-creator Amy Bee, comedian Adam Strauss, JP Frary and longtime Sacramento fire captain Joe Hunter, who was runner-up in Survivor’s 48th season and is set to appear again in Season 50.
—Marcus Smith, Sacbee.com, 19 Sep. 2025
The card’s primary demographic included business travelers, as well as travel aficionados who could afford the annual fee, which had risen to $450 in 2007.
—Katherine Fan, AFAR Media, 18 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aficionados
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The anticipation for this medieval drama has been building among history enthusiasts and fans of both lead actors.—
Jenzia Burgos,
StyleCaster,
28 Sep. 2025
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Railway enthusiasts and amateur historians alike may also want to leisurely explore the town of Cass.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Sep. 2025
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Since buying the property in 2013, Swift has drawn fans to Bay Street, the village's main drag of clothing boutiques and ice cream counters, all checklist items on the Swiftie itinerary.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
29 Sep. 2025
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Cardi also delivered new tracks for fans to enjoy within the first week of Drama?—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
29 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Aficionados.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aficionados. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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