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
So, that’s something for football fanatics, hoops heads and soccer aficionados.
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Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2026
Eight of these matches are coming to Atlanta and Mercedes-Benz Stadium, and for one month this summer, Atlanta will become one big fanfest as soccer aficionados from near and far come to celebrate and watch the tournament.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
Yamagata With hiking and skiing in the Ōu Mountains and historic landmarks like Yamagata Castle and the Yamadera summit temple, Yamagata appeals to nature lovers and culture aficionados alike.
—Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 1 Apr. 2026
Relentlessly fast-paced and filled with hyperkinetic visuals, the sequel hits the sweet spot in terms of what its target audience wants, even if adult non-aficionados will find little of interest other than the starry vocal cast.
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 31 Mar. 2026
The Italian city of Florence now has a Guccio Gucci Piazza where aficionados of the global fashion brand can pay homage to its founder in the city where he was born.
—ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
This truly rare wine is one that Merlot aficionados won’t want to miss.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 22 Mar. 2026
Not all fans were racing aficionados.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Mar. 2026
Inside jokes aimed at film aficionados?
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 16 Mar. 2026
Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2026
Eight of these matches are coming to Atlanta and Mercedes-Benz Stadium, and for one month this summer, Atlanta will become one big fanfest as soccer aficionados from near and far come to celebrate and watch the tournament.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
Yamagata With hiking and skiing in the Ōu Mountains and historic landmarks like Yamagata Castle and the Yamadera summit temple, Yamagata appeals to nature lovers and culture aficionados alike.
—Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 1 Apr. 2026
Relentlessly fast-paced and filled with hyperkinetic visuals, the sequel hits the sweet spot in terms of what its target audience wants, even if adult non-aficionados will find little of interest other than the starry vocal cast.
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 31 Mar. 2026
The Italian city of Florence now has a Guccio Gucci Piazza where aficionados of the global fashion brand can pay homage to its founder in the city where he was born.
—ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
This truly rare wine is one that Merlot aficionados won’t want to miss.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 22 Mar. 2026
Not all fans were racing aficionados.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Mar. 2026
Inside jokes aimed at film aficionados?
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 16 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aficionados
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That’s probably why class-crossed lovers make such fertile ground for fiction—look at Heathcliff and Cathy, or poor Scudder and Maurice.—
Cressida Leyshon,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026
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Admittedly, this is not the first time Martin has seen two generations of Rent lovers living under one roof.—
Meredith Wilshere,
PEOPLE,
12 Apr. 2026
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The three-day event draws more than 100,000 fans every year for the festival, which headlines largely country music acts while raising money for marine conservation.—
Joan Murray,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Some diehard Beliebers—Justin’s fiercest fans—were already camped out near the front barricades.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
12 Apr. 2026
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The actions have rankled some MAHA enthusiasts who counted on the administration to tackle chronic disease, especially among children.—
Stephanie Armour,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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The annual affair, which draws Jeep owners and enthusiasts from around the globe, has become a crucial testing ground for the brand.—
Morgan Korn,
ABC News,
12 Apr. 2026
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But to think that suckers get an even break when insiders have information that assures them of winning is folly.—
William Mersey,
New York Daily News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Invasive vines like Virginia creeper, English ivy, and buckthorn can strangle trees, for example, and some aggressive trees may spread via underground suckers and roots.—
Peg Aloi,
The Spruce,
5 Apr. 2026
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Blackfin fanatics think nothing of heading offshore with 500 to 1,000 live pilchards for chumming and for bait.—
Steve Waters,
Miami Herald,
10 Apr. 2026
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So, that’s something for football fanatics, hoops heads and soccer aficionados.—
Randy McMullen,
Mercury News,
9 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Aficionados.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aficionados. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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