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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
As a result, I Bond aficionados try to figure out the very best time to buy I Bonds during the year.
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Susan Tompor, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2026
The new project, which coincided with the brand’s 50th anniversary, offered casual fans and true aficionados the opportunity to discover the Armani archives with an interactive online platform that collated and organized its collections.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 21 Apr. 2026
Concettina ai Tre Santi Young pizzaiolo Ciro Oliva transformed his family’s historic pizzeria in Rione Sanità into a buzzy destination for pizza aficionados and gained a bit of a cult following in the process.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2026
Bar staff are passionate tiki aficionados that are diehards for the genre.
—Krista Simmons, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Apr. 2026
Using the King interviews may draw fans, to be sure, but also aficionados of history and popular culture as well as younger viewers interested in delving into history.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 17 Apr. 2026
These schools were hardly household names in the higher education world, but each was prominent among aficionados of experimental education.
—Austin Sarat, The Conversation, 17 Apr. 2026
But if online flattery is an accurate indicator, more Goodness Land would be a gift to Mediterranean food aficionados in the neighborhood.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 9 Apr. 2026
So, that’s something for football fanatics, hoops heads and soccer aficionados.
—Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 9 Apr. 2026
Susan Tompor, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2026
The new project, which coincided with the brand’s 50th anniversary, offered casual fans and true aficionados the opportunity to discover the Armani archives with an interactive online platform that collated and organized its collections.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 21 Apr. 2026
Concettina ai Tre Santi Young pizzaiolo Ciro Oliva transformed his family’s historic pizzeria in Rione Sanità into a buzzy destination for pizza aficionados and gained a bit of a cult following in the process.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2026
Bar staff are passionate tiki aficionados that are diehards for the genre.
—Krista Simmons, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Apr. 2026
Using the King interviews may draw fans, to be sure, but also aficionados of history and popular culture as well as younger viewers interested in delving into history.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 17 Apr. 2026
These schools were hardly household names in the higher education world, but each was prominent among aficionados of experimental education.
—Austin Sarat, The Conversation, 17 Apr. 2026
But if online flattery is an accurate indicator, more Goodness Land would be a gift to Mediterranean food aficionados in the neighborhood.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 9 Apr. 2026
So, that’s something for football fanatics, hoops heads and soccer aficionados.
—Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aficionados
Noun
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Nature lovers with more time to explore may want to immerse themselves in the landscape by hiking, camping, and other outdoor pursuits, but others prefer to take in the beauty and timelessness in a more relaxed way.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
3 May 2026
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Made in response to a difficult breakup, the work alludes to two lovers parting ways, but also to Pau’s memories of isolation as a severely asthmatic child in a notoriously polluted city, lying in bed staring at the wall and inventing stories to distract herself from the difficulty of breathing.—
Pauline J. Yao,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
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Especially for beleaguered Magic fans, who have suffered through 17 seasons now without seeing their team win a playoff series.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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To this day, players and fans still believe that outside forces can conspire for or against them, that actions taken off the field can somehow affect the result of the game.—
Tim Rohan,
NBC news,
3 May 2026
Noun
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The gun rights and 2nd Amendment enthusiasts like to say that any restrictions on purchasing a gun is a violation of responsible gun owners’ rights.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 May 2026
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Diehard enthusiasts rushed to electronics stores across Beijing this week for last-chance purchases before the remaining stock was pulled from the shelves.—
Todd Symons,
CNN Money,
2 May 2026
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Lilac shrubs also spread through suckers — new stems that sprout from the root system and can crowd out other plants.—
Beth Botts,
Chicago Tribune,
2 May 2026
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Keep in mind that trumpet vines can become invasive by self-seeding and sending up suckers, so allocate ample space.—
Sheryl Geerts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Apr. 2026
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In regards to the Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci reteam exceeding $80M+, the pic really needs the date crowd, Prada fanatics, and ladies night to make a trail toward multiplexes.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
1 May 2026
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In 2025, the eatery was voted among the Top 50 sports bar in Charlotte, cementing itself as a go-to spot for sports fanatics, CharlotteFive previously reported.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Aficionados.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aficionados. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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