AFICIONADO Synonyms: 62 Similar and Opposite Words

aficionado

noun

ə-ˌfi-sh(ē-)ə-ˈnä-(ˌ)dō

variants also afficionado

Definition of aficionado

as in lover

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 aficionado Co-founder Tomaž Zaman, who started Mono in 2024, found early traction with networking aficionados, who use the product to speed their internet connections. — Kif Leswing, CNBC, 27 June 2026 The home’s condition has long alarmed preservationists, particularly aficionados of Wright’s work. — Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 25 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 See All Example Sentences for aficionado

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Noun

The move is contentious, with environmentalists supporting the removal, while tribes and horse lovers are heartbroken.

— Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
Boating rules Sacramento’s local waterways are an valuable resource for boat-lovers in the area, but changing water conditions and strong currents require operators to stay alert.

— Haley Parsley July 9, Sacbee.com, 9 July 2026

Definition of lover

Noun

After the scorching heat of Paris Fashion Week Men’s, the heatwave returned, much like the fans and cooling devices at shows.

— Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 10 July 2026
But the departure of those teams was good news for fans purchasing tickets this week for the quarterfinals.

— Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 10 July 2026

Definition of fan

Noun

Only a select handful of enthusiasts will get to own one, considering McMurtry intends to produce just one hundred units.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 11 July 2026
Ann Asiano, an attorney and racing enthusiast, founded The Umbrella Girls in 2002 to actually brand this concept, expanding the UG repertoire to include series other than F-1 like IndyCar, NHRA and motorcycles.

— Jim Clash, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Definition of enthusiast

Noun

Afterward, Kenins recommends removing water sprouts and suckers.

— Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 2 July 2026
Any Bay State citizen from Boston to Great Barrington would have been handcuffed and hauled into court yesterday for sucker-punching a fellow bar patron the way a State Police officer did over the weekend.

— Boston Herald editorial staff, Boston Herald, 30 June 2026

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