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
This is when the pros and serious aficionados line up hoping to score the best antiques in the house.
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 21 Feb. 2026
The Aspen Classic, which each June since 1983 has brought hundreds of wineries and up to 5,000 visitors to that Colorado ski town, is considered the premier event of its kind by many wine aficionados - bringing in top winemakers, superstar chefs, even Hollywood celebs.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2026
And Morello and Dunn’s movie is very much for aficionados, more a love letter than a thorough, hard-hitting deep dive.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 19 Feb. 2026
Marin Humane has several rat aficionados on staff who’d be happy to introduce you to some and offer plenty of advice for the novice adopters.
—Lisa Bloch, Mercury News, 17 Feb. 2026
Every year, the company hosts the annual Habanos Festival, a key event for cigar aficionados and distributors worldwide, where attendees tour tobacco plantations, participate in auctions and witness the latest in craftsmanship.
—Andrea Rodriguez, Los Angeles Times, 15 Feb. 2026
The Habanos Festival is a five-day event that draws cigar aficionados and industry representatives from around the world.
—James Powel, USA Today, 15 Feb. 2026
Art aficionados can spend hours perusing countless galleries, while foodies can feast on incredibly fresh local cuisine.
—Meghan Palmer, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
Our aficionados are also booking guests 50 miles west of Cortina in the South Tyrol region of Alta Badia for a more low-key visit.
—Elycia Rubin, HollywoodReporter, 11 Feb. 2026
Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 21 Feb. 2026
The Aspen Classic, which each June since 1983 has brought hundreds of wineries and up to 5,000 visitors to that Colorado ski town, is considered the premier event of its kind by many wine aficionados - bringing in top winemakers, superstar chefs, even Hollywood celebs.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2026
And Morello and Dunn’s movie is very much for aficionados, more a love letter than a thorough, hard-hitting deep dive.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 19 Feb. 2026
Marin Humane has several rat aficionados on staff who’d be happy to introduce you to some and offer plenty of advice for the novice adopters.
—Lisa Bloch, Mercury News, 17 Feb. 2026
Every year, the company hosts the annual Habanos Festival, a key event for cigar aficionados and distributors worldwide, where attendees tour tobacco plantations, participate in auctions and witness the latest in craftsmanship.
—Andrea Rodriguez, Los Angeles Times, 15 Feb. 2026
The Habanos Festival is a five-day event that draws cigar aficionados and industry representatives from around the world.
—James Powel, USA Today, 15 Feb. 2026
Art aficionados can spend hours perusing countless galleries, while foodies can feast on incredibly fresh local cuisine.
—Meghan Palmer, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
Our aficionados are also booking guests 50 miles west of Cortina in the South Tyrol region of Alta Badia for a more low-key visit.
—Elycia Rubin, HollywoodReporter, 11 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aficionados
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Outdoor lovers can explore Monroe Lake, the Hoosier National Forest, historic limestone quarries, and year-round festivals just an hour from Indianapolis.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Feb. 2026
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Margarita lovers, Sunday is calling.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
22 Feb. 2026
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The moans announced the doubt throughout Riviera’s 18th green amphitheater, a bowl full of thousands of fans unsure if the new guy could do it.—
Brody Miller,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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Of the 63% of international fans who attended the Games, the United States, at 14%, bought the second-most tickets.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2026
Noun
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For surf enthusiasts, Big Wave Bay is your call to arms, or rather, boards.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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The large primary bedroom — complete with a fireplace and walls of glass that look out to the pool — is especially sumptuous for wellness enthusiasts.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
22 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Pisces are suckers for anything romantic.—
Katherine J Igoe,
InStyle,
19 Feb. 2026
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To remove the suckers growing at the base of some viburnum species, cut them back at ground level.—
Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Over a month later, Punch fanatics can now breathe a sigh of relief, as new videos have surfaced of him enjoying hugs and even hitching a ride on the back of one of his cohabitants.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
27 Feb. 2026
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But Burger King believes the Whopper changes are subtle enough not to offend fanatics, while luring back customers who may have soured on the brand.—
Vanessa Yurkevich,
CNN Money,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Aficionados.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aficionados. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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