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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
Alas, aficionados will have to wait until June 2026 to experience the thrill of the event.
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Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2025
Lodges, reachable only by chopper or small plane, such as those from Pelorus Air, create a circuit for both golfers and wine aficionados as well as for hikers looking to explore peaks, glaciers, and deep-river gorges à la hobbits Frodo and Sam.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 27 Apr. 2025
In the quest to achieve healthy skin, beauty aficionados have no qualms with trying anything—well, mostly.
—Tatayana Yomary, Essence, 17 Apr. 2025
Jazz musicians and aficionados tend to have a different perspective.
—Matthew Aucoin, The Atlantic, 15 Apr. 2025
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Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2025
Lodges, reachable only by chopper or small plane, such as those from Pelorus Air, create a circuit for both golfers and wine aficionados as well as for hikers looking to explore peaks, glaciers, and deep-river gorges à la hobbits Frodo and Sam.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 27 Apr. 2025
In the quest to achieve healthy skin, beauty aficionados have no qualms with trying anything—well, mostly.
—Tatayana Yomary, Essence, 17 Apr. 2025
Jazz musicians and aficionados tend to have a different perspective.
—Matthew Aucoin, The Atlantic, 15 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aficionado
Noun
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Along with her live and on-demand workouts, Austin offers a comprehensive healthy eating regimen and repertoire as a food enthusiast, providing free, fun, easy recipes on her blog that span every type of food and cuisine, from tacos and tofu to cocktails and desserts.—
Andy Frye,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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Jones also recorded a video doubling-down on his allegation while again accusing Zelenskyy of being a cocaine enthusiast who possibly favors Methamphetamine too.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
13 May 2025
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For households seeking more cooling options, the lineup at Della home appliance also includes window AC units, portable ACs, central air systems, and a new tower fan set to launch in May.—
Jon Stojan,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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Howe gave the fans a rallying cry when facing the media on Friday.—
Harry De Cosemo,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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“Aficionado.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aficionado. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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