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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
Sweet treat aficionados were ready for something new; pastry chef Dominique Ansel’s cronut (half croissant, half donut) turned 12 this past May.
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Shindy Chen
july 29, Charlotte Observer, 29 July 2025
That momentum helped transform the neighborhood and preserve the classic ballpark, cementing it as a destination for both tourists and baseball aficionados.
—Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 29 July 2025
The goal for most mouth tape aficionados is to breathe through the nose, which experts say is healthier.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 11 July 2025
This operatic, expressionist drama is an absolute feast for the eyes, giving fashion aficionados a new North Star and inspiring a cookbook of Lecter’s most delectable dishes.
—Tanya Melendez, EW.com, 1 Aug. 2025
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Shindy Chen
july 29, Charlotte Observer, 29 July 2025
That momentum helped transform the neighborhood and preserve the classic ballpark, cementing it as a destination for both tourists and baseball aficionados.
—Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 29 July 2025
The goal for most mouth tape aficionados is to breathe through the nose, which experts say is healthier.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 11 July 2025
This operatic, expressionist drama is an absolute feast for the eyes, giving fashion aficionados a new North Star and inspiring a cookbook of Lecter’s most delectable dishes.
—Tanya Melendez, EW.com, 1 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aficionado
Noun
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With pet-friendly outdoor seating, a rotating lineup of food trucks, and a vibrant atmosphere featuring live music and trivia nights, even non-beer enthusiasts will find plenty to do.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
17 Aug. 2025
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The northern coast of the Dominican Republic is a haven for watersports enthusiasts looking to spend their days surfing, paddleboarding, sailing, and more.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Taylor Swift album announcement sparks fan buzz The first two videos – posted on Aug. 11 and 12 – have racked up 20 million views and 9 million views, respectively on X.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
13 Aug. 2025
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Spike Lee orchestrates Puerto Rican street parades, dazzling skyscraper shots, shouting Yankee fans in subways, bodega battles, freestyle rap roasts, high speed chases, gunfire dueling, and more to charge the story with grit and glory in the resolution.—
Malik Peay,
Essence,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Aficionado.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aficionado. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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