variants
also afficionados
as in lovers
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 aficionados
Two bald eagles, called Mama and Papa by aficionados, have been in living in the park since at least 2017, according to the nonprofit Friends of Lakes Folsom & Natoma website.
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Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 5 Jan. 2026
In the past few years, natural-wine aficionados have embraced the funky barnyard notes imparted by Brettanomyces yeast, which have traditionally been regarded as a flaw.
—Nicola Twilley, New Yorker, 5 Jan. 2026
But Gabriel’s work in Genesis is still revered by prog aficionados all across the planet.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 5 Jan. 2026
But as Booktok and Bookstagram aficionados know, that's just the beginning.
—Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 22 Dec. 2025
For those who prefer American classics, the grill turns out Delmonicos and New York strips with a char that steak aficionados crave.
—Usa Today Network, USA Today, 19 Dec. 2025
Concettina Ai Tre Santi Young pizzaiolo Ciro Oliva transformed his family’s historic pizzeria in Rione Sanità into a buzzy destination for pizza aficionados and gained a bit of a cult following in the process.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 19 Dec. 2025
That race introduced Kipchoge, with his gnomic wisdom and inscrutable smile, to a broader audience outside the running aficionados who already worshipped him.
—The Editors, Outside, 15 Dec. 2025
Don't sweat it — music aficionados can tune in and rock out to all of the stellar performances, speeches, and festivities via livestream this year.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Nov. 2025
Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 5 Jan. 2026
In the past few years, natural-wine aficionados have embraced the funky barnyard notes imparted by Brettanomyces yeast, which have traditionally been regarded as a flaw.
—Nicola Twilley, New Yorker, 5 Jan. 2026
But Gabriel’s work in Genesis is still revered by prog aficionados all across the planet.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 5 Jan. 2026
But as Booktok and Bookstagram aficionados know, that's just the beginning.
—Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 22 Dec. 2025
For those who prefer American classics, the grill turns out Delmonicos and New York strips with a char that steak aficionados crave.
—Usa Today Network, USA Today, 19 Dec. 2025
Concettina Ai Tre Santi Young pizzaiolo Ciro Oliva transformed his family’s historic pizzeria in Rione Sanità into a buzzy destination for pizza aficionados and gained a bit of a cult following in the process.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 19 Dec. 2025
That race introduced Kipchoge, with his gnomic wisdom and inscrutable smile, to a broader audience outside the running aficionados who already worshipped him.
—The Editors, Outside, 15 Dec. 2025
Don't sweat it — music aficionados can tune in and rock out to all of the stellar performances, speeches, and festivities via livestream this year.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aficionados
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After all, when lovers of the cosmos come together in this Earth sign, tradition, courtship and long-term commitment take precedence over fleeting chemistry.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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The cafe’s signature coconut latte is a great way to beat the heat and a must for coconut lovers.—
Arundhati Hazra,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Jan. 2026
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The skin care brand counts celebrities like Eva Mendes, Jessica Chastain, Laura Dern, and more as fans, plus countless beauty editors and their moms, too.—
Eva Thomas,
InStyle,
7 Jan. 2026
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The return of Eggs in the Basket has also generated buzz among longtime fans.—
Peter Burke,
FOXNews.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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Toyota Motor Company has an incredibly diverse portfolio that can appeal to budget-conscious drivers and sports car enthusiasts alike.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
9 Nov. 2025
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This cornbread recipe doesn't call for even a teaspoon of sugar—savory cornbread enthusiasts will be happy to know.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
9 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Additionally, prune any dead branches, thorny suckers, and any branches that may be touching the ground.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
2 Jan. 2026
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Begin by removing any suckers at the base of the tree, side shoots on the trunk, crossing or crooked branches, dead or damaged branches, those that are growing inward, and crowded branches.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
31 Dec. 2025
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This album was so traumatizing for teenage Clash fanatics like me.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
9 Nov. 2025
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Coral fanatics will love visiting Negril, home to mountainous coral mounds and ethereal swim-through caves where green and red soft corals hang down like mystical fingers.—
Adrienne Jordan,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Aficionados.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aficionados. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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