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also afficionado
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
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
An aficionado of true-crime podcasts and makeup influencers — which, in the film, are smartly combined into a single, macabre point of interest — Nawal, whose job involves digitizing paper files, is often left on the outside looking in, despite her keen eye for detective work.
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Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
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
See All Example Sentences for aficionado
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
8 June 2026
An aficionado of true-crime podcasts and makeup influencers — which, in the film, are smartly combined into a single, macabre point of interest — Nawal, whose job involves digitizing paper files, is often left on the outside looking in, despite her keen eye for detective work.
—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
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
See All Example Sentences for aficionado
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aficionado
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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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Some fans flew from Portugal to Miami to watch Ronaldo play in his 25th career World Cup match.
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One dog became the center of attention of Scottish fans who gathered in Boston for the World Cup.
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Lewis, a formidable collector, accumulated these masterpieces alongside his daughter Vivienne, an equally impassioned art enthusiast.
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Pop culture and anime conventions have exploded in popularity across the United States, giving cosplayers and cartoon enthusiasts looking a place to celebrate their interests together.
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But Kiyoko is a sucker for a happy ending, and things tie up neater than the rest of the film might otherwise suggest.
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Removing the suckers encourages better air circulation and focuses the plant’s energy on producing fruit, says Singh.
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Never fear, San Antonio fanatics, there’s something in the auction for you, too.
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The revolutionary fanatics running the Islamic regime aren’t interested in the welfare of the Iranian public, who were mowed down by the thousands when protesters took the streets seeking freedom.
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“Aficionado.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aficionado. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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