aficionados

noun

variants also afficionados
plural of aficionado
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 Marie Antoinette aficionados might leave this documentary wishing for a bit more juice. — Radhika Seth, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026 The congregation of athletic aficionados keen to connect with their idols and fellow fans is indicative of a wider trend. — Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Oct. 2026 Featuring so many characters and elements from the games that non-aficionados are left desperately attempting to keep up, Street Fighter tries to thread the needle between fan service and welcoming the uninitiated. — Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2026 Related Stories Growing up brothers and fighting aficionados, Ryu and Ken split in 1987, the year of the first World Warrior Tournament. — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026 Many media companies have been experimenting with bespoke telecasts aimed at a narrower niche of viewers, like young women or sports-stats aficionados. — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026 Alessi Pulcina Stove Top Coffee Maker Beloved by coffee snobs and design aficionados alike, the Alessi stovetop coffee maker blends high-quality brewing with a form that is beautiful enough to leave out all day long. — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2026 Some Lewis scholars and aficionados are taking a wait-and-see approach. — ABC News, 4 Oct. 2026 The fusion group Snarky Puppy has captured the hearts and minds of a lot of young jazz aficionados, and good for them. — Bret Saunders, Denver Post, 2 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aficionados
  1. lovers
  2. fans
  3. enthusiasts
  4. suckers
  5. fanatics
Noun
  • This one’s for the chocolate lovers who appreciate a little mythology lesson, too.
    — Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Star-crossed lovers sing right past each other on the duet from Bryan’s new Young Manhood and Other Donatable Organs EP.
    — Walden Green, Pitchfork, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of lovers
Noun
  • For the Bills fans, the store opening is bringing a slice of home and Upstate New York.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Benjamin Satterley, known to wrestling fans around the world as Pac, died last month of bronchial asthma, the medical examiner’s office in Cook County, Illinois, confirmed Friday.
    — Rudy Chinchilla, NBC news, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of fans
Noun
  • The underlying practice, sometimes called contrast bath therapy or immersion therapy, alternates the body’s exposure to hot and cold water and has long been used by physical therapists, athletes and wellness enthusiasts, according to WHOOP.
    — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 20 Oct. 2026
  • For enthusiasts, however, compatibility and accuracy are likely to matter more.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of enthusiasts
Noun
  • The theory seems to be that there will always be another crop of suckers willing to pump money into the ecosystem, so the market will provide.
    — Joseph Kahn, HollywoodReporter, 8 Oct. 2026
  • More suckers may continue to appear for several years unless the stump is ground up or treated with tree stump killer.
    — Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of suckers
Noun
  • While Musk fanatics expressed their excitement on social media, the Roadster isn't likely to have any material financial impact on the company.
    — Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026
  • NBCUniversal‘s Peacock is rolling out up a new way to try to get Bravo fanatics even more engaged in the network’s galaxy of reality programming drama and dish-worthy moments.
    — Todd Spangler, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of fanatics

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“Aficionados.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aficionados. Accessed 22 Oct. 2026.

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