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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
Crime fiction aficionados are sure to devour this collection of six novellas from the bestselling author.
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Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
21 June 2026
Someone did point out a workaround that any ranch aficionados will be familiar with.
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Matt Reigle Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
The novel is built around an encounter between the mysterious title character and a music hall aficionado in London in 1938, the year before World War II.
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ABC News,
16 June 2026
Check out this soccer guide for beginners and aficionados.
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Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
21 June 2026
Someone did point out a workaround that any ranch aficionados will be familiar with.
—
Matt Reigle Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
The novel is built around an encounter between the mysterious title character and a music hall aficionado in London in 1938, the year before World War II.
—
ABC News,
16 June 2026
Check out this soccer guide for beginners and aficionados.
—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aficionado
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Lindsay's sister Nicole (Christy Carlson Romano) seems to be the first to notice the enemies-to-lovers sparks flying, especially as Philip slips a sparkly shoe onto Lindsey's foot.
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The track went viral on TikTok earlier this year, with longtime lovers of the musician remembering the hit, while younger fans may have discovered it for the first time.
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Courtside fans Swift and Kelce were most recently spotted sitting court-side at game three of the Eastern Conference Finals played between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the New York Knicks in May 2026.
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The first-year pro soccer club dropped a 2-1 home game to One Knoxville, watching the Tennessee side and reigning league champ rally to steal all three points in front of 7,223 fans at Expo Idaho.
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This guide offers both traditional and innovative recipes, perfect for fans of farfalle, gnocchi enthusiasts, or noodle soup lovers.
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As the United States marks its 250th birthday, many astronomy enthusiasts may be asking exactly that.
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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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Gardner’s Big Slick co-host and fellow Chiefs fanatic, Eric Stonestreet and his wife, Lindsay, attended.
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For basketball fanatic Adam Sandler, there was no better way to shake off the pre-wedding jitters than shooting some hoops.
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“Aficionado.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aficionado. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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