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
Beloved by coffee snobs and design aficionados alike, the Alessi stovetop coffee maker blends high-quality brewing with a form that is beautiful enough to leave out all day long.
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Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
23 June 2026
Crime fiction aficionados are sure to devour this collection of six novellas from the bestselling author.
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Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
21 June 2026
Someone did point out a workaround that any ranch aficionados will be familiar with.
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Matt Reigle Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
Check out this soccer guide for beginners and aficionados.
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Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
While this news is a bummer for points and miles aficionados, everyday travelers and cashback rewards fans will barely notice the change.
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Katherine Fan,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
GuruWalk’s robust New York City tour listings cover all those highlights and then some, with solid options for nature lovers, foodies, art and architecture aficionados, and history buffs.
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Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
8 June 2026
Although many aficionados may be able to exercise that skill in one or two genres, rarely does a listener possess the encyclopedic knowledge for more than that.
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Juliet Izon,
The Atlantic,
4 June 2026
Besides the artillery in the back room—and maybe even because of it—the Armory looks less like a gathering for modern horology aficionados and more like a meeting place for the members who signed the Declaration of Independence.
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Jayson Buford,
Robb Report,
4 June 2026
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
23 June 2026
Crime fiction aficionados are sure to devour this collection of six novellas from the bestselling author.
—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
21 June 2026
Someone did point out a workaround that any ranch aficionados will be familiar with.
—
Matt Reigle Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
Check out this soccer guide for beginners and aficionados.
—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
While this news is a bummer for points and miles aficionados, everyday travelers and cashback rewards fans will barely notice the change.
—
Katherine Fan,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
GuruWalk’s robust New York City tour listings cover all those highlights and then some, with solid options for nature lovers, foodies, art and architecture aficionados, and history buffs.
—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
8 June 2026
Although many aficionados may be able to exercise that skill in one or two genres, rarely does a listener possess the encyclopedic knowledge for more than that.
—
Juliet Izon,
The Atlantic,
4 June 2026
Besides the artillery in the back room—and maybe even because of it—the Armory looks less like a gathering for modern horology aficionados and more like a meeting place for the members who signed the Declaration of Independence.
—
Jayson Buford,
Robb Report,
4 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aficionados
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From artisan bakeries and farmers markets to homemade loaves bubbling on kitchen counters, sourdough has developed a devoted following among food lovers.
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Toni and Shakira appeared to be in trouble after one of the show’s most meta humiliation rituals, in which the group is treated to a showing of clips of themselves having private conversations about their castmates and lovers.
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Both groups of fans put on a good showing to wrap up the group-stage games, and all could be seen celebrating after each of the three goals from their country’s athletes.
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Every four years, fans pour into stadiums, sports bars and watch parties to cheer some of the world’s fittest athletes.
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The Midjourney company does not promote their device for routine screening of early cancers, although some online enthusiasts earnestly hope this will be the case soon.
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The mystery of her disappearance has drawn attention from true crime enthusiasts for years.
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If your perennials and annuals get long and leggy with few flowers, or your shrubs put out long suckers that shoot straight up, your plants are reaching for more sun.
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Removing excessive suckers can sometimes reduce overall yield, so pruning should be limited to removing diseased or damaged leaves, says Singh.
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Until July 15, Argentina fans looking for community or local fanatics can view and purchase the World Cup depicted through the eyes of an artist, fútbol lover and Argentinian woman in Café Corazón at 110 Southwest Blvd.
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The gridded pattern is a natural choice for any bullet journal fanatics, and it’s made up of 100% wool hand-tufted in India.
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“Aficionados.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aficionados. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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