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also afficionado
as in enthusiast
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
Run by married Austen aficionados Todd (Alan Fairbairn) and Beth (Liz Crowther), the pair can boast a lovely country retreat, the means to put on a delightful end of season ball, and little in the way of actualprofessional promises.
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Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 20 May 2025
Cigar aficionados, your new favorite French Riviera haunt is here.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 16 May 2025
Athletes, theater aficionados, modern laboratories, libraries and entrenchments will embrace the few, leaving the majority emotionally and educationally reliant on their laptops.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 16 May 2025
For those indoor soccer aficionados, there's MASL all-stars Derek Huffman and Mario Alvarez (Milwaukee Wave), Gordy Gurson (Utica City FC), Zach Reget and Phillip Ejimadu Kansas City Comets) and Drew Ruggles (San Diego Sockers).
—Michael Lewis, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
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Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 20 May 2025
Cigar aficionados, your new favorite French Riviera haunt is here.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 16 May 2025
Athletes, theater aficionados, modern laboratories, libraries and entrenchments will embrace the few, leaving the majority emotionally and educationally reliant on their laptops.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 16 May 2025
For those indoor soccer aficionados, there's MASL all-stars Derek Huffman and Mario Alvarez (Milwaukee Wave), Gordy Gurson (Utica City FC), Zach Reget and Phillip Ejimadu Kansas City Comets) and Drew Ruggles (San Diego Sockers).
—Michael Lewis, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aficionado
Noun
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Eastern Flight 212 — which originated from Charleston, S.C., in 1974, and held many passengers from that city — is known to aviation enthusiasts for a couple of reasons.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
18 June 2025
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Winning wines often gain significant attention from collectors, retailers, and wine enthusiasts alike.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
Noun
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Marte, 31, was left in tears after the fan yelled derogatory comments about his late mother, Elpidia Valdez, who died in a car crash in the Dominican Republic in 2017.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
26 June 2025
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Partnering with Horror, Inc. and Angry Orchard who share our passion has opened up a new way to engage fans.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
26 June 2025
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“Aficionado.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aficionado. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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