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
Though not everyone will jump on board, aficionados of the panoply of Nightmare on Halloween the 13th knock-offs – and the diminishing returns that followed – will know the references and get the affectionate, tongue-in-cheek humor.
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Damon Wise, Deadline, 12 May 2026
History buffs, avid hikers, music lovers, wine aficionados, and beach bums will all find a town to love in the Old Dominion.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 9 May 2026
For true interior aficionados, Design Within Reach’s area rug inventory caters to the most discerning design shoppers.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 8 May 2026
Screenwriter Jeremy Slater takes pains to pay homage to the games as much as possible, featuring so many throwaway references that the aficionados at the press screening were screaming with delight.
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 6 May 2026
Not to worry, soccer aficionados — there’s an abundance of high-stakes clashes to tide you over until then.
—John Riker, New York Times, 4 May 2026
As a result, I Bond aficionados try to figure out the very best time to buy I Bonds during the year.
—Susan Tompor, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2026
The new project, which coincided with the brand’s 50th anniversary, offered casual fans and true aficionados the opportunity to discover the Armani archives with an interactive online platform that collated and organized its collections.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 21 Apr. 2026
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, 20 Apr. 2026
Damon Wise, Deadline, 12 May 2026
History buffs, avid hikers, music lovers, wine aficionados, and beach bums will all find a town to love in the Old Dominion.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 9 May 2026
For true interior aficionados, Design Within Reach’s area rug inventory caters to the most discerning design shoppers.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 8 May 2026
Screenwriter Jeremy Slater takes pains to pay homage to the games as much as possible, featuring so many throwaway references that the aficionados at the press screening were screaming with delight.
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 6 May 2026
Not to worry, soccer aficionados — there’s an abundance of high-stakes clashes to tide you over until then.
—John Riker, New York Times, 4 May 2026
As a result, I Bond aficionados try to figure out the very best time to buy I Bonds during the year.
—Susan Tompor, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2026
The new project, which coincided with the brand’s 50th anniversary, offered casual fans and true aficionados the opportunity to discover the Armani archives with an interactive online platform that collated and organized its collections.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 21 Apr. 2026
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, 20 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aficionados
Noun
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History buffs, avid hikers, music lovers, wine aficionados, and beach bums will all find a town to love in the Old Dominion.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
9 May 2026
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In addition to being sun lovers, many of the species on this list are heat- and drought-tolerant.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
9 May 2026
Noun
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Bedside power outlets and ceiling fans add to the convenience.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 May 2026
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This is why fans are upset, for a center who not even a top 5 center in the NBA.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2026
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The theory made some enthusiasts uneasy and prompted some authorities, locals and others to defend Ushuaia, a city of nearly 85,000 that draws tourists to its Antarctic cruise ships and abundant, watchworthy bird population.—
Kayla Hayempour,
NBC news,
10 May 2026
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For enthusiasts concerned that electrification might dilute Lamborghini’s identity, the Fenomeno Roadster sends the opposite message.—
James Morris,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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The flies are blood-suckers, like mosquitos, The Charlotte Observer previously reported.—
Eva Flowe
May 8,
Charlotte Observer,
8 May 2026
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Lilac shrubs also spread through suckers — new stems that sprout from the root system and can crowd out other plants.—
Beth Botts,
Chicago Tribune,
2 May 2026
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In regards to the Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci reteam exceeding $80M+, the pic really needs the date crowd, Prada fanatics, and ladies night to make a trail toward multiplexes.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
1 May 2026
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In 2025, the eatery was voted among the Top 50 sports bar in Charlotte, cementing itself as a go-to spot for sports fanatics, CharlotteFive previously reported.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Aficionados.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aficionados. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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