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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
As that shimmying is happening, upstairs, the building’s garbage aficionado finds and brings the trio’s destroyed phones to Howard and Thē, who hatch a plan of their own.
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Tom Smyth, Vulture, 28 Oct. 2025
Williams was also a specialty coffee aficionado, involved in high-end coffee trade shows and barista competitions, and always willing to share his expertise.
—Sierra Van Der Brug, Oc Register, 25 Oct. 2025
Pickle aficionado Demi Lovato is helping to promote the menu.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 24 Oct. 2025
For outdoor aficionados, members enjoy equestrian adventures and fly-fishing excursions.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2025
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Tom Smyth, Vulture, 28 Oct. 2025
Williams was also a specialty coffee aficionado, involved in high-end coffee trade shows and barista competitions, and always willing to share his expertise.
—Sierra Van Der Brug, Oc Register, 25 Oct. 2025
Pickle aficionado Demi Lovato is helping to promote the menu.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 24 Oct. 2025
For outdoor aficionados, members enjoy equestrian adventures and fly-fishing excursions.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aficionado
Noun
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This is slightly digressive, but Tunde and his lover, early on in the novel, have this big argument in Lahaina, in Hawaii.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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Sonic lovers can add a personalized touch to their drink for a limited time at no cost.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
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There’s a Redwall vibe to the third installment, as fan-favorite rattkin Fern gets carried away on an impromptu adventure involving a chaos-goblin who holds a bounty tempting enough for all the ne’er-do-wells to try and collect on.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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In a video obtained by the Sun, Perry also hinted at their connection while rejecting another mid-concert proposal from a fan.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
2 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Inspired by true events that were investigated by paranormal enthusiasts Ed and Lorraine Warren, the movie centers around a family in a rural farmhouse who begin experiencing paranormal activity.—
Keith Langston,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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Thankfully, a small group of Pacific Northwest growers and enthusiasts has taken on the role of chicory evangelists, teaching chefs and consumers alike how to recognize and prepare puntarelle.—
Katie Parla,
Saveur,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Remove any canes that are crossing or rubbing against each other, as well as any suckers that have formed.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
28 Oct. 2025
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What sort of a cinephile isn’t a sucker for movies about movies?—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
28 Oct. 2025
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Another Halloween fanatic, Janelle Monáe fully committed to the bit by dressing as the Cat in the Hat for her Jennifer Hudson Spirit Tunnel walk.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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Red Seat also operates CrimeCon, a convention for true crime and mystery fanatics.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Aficionado.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aficionado. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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