variants
also afficionados
as in enthusiasts
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
Couples, girlfriends, and wellness aficionados were shuffling from pool to plunge, catching up, sitting close, and enjoying the experience together.
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Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 13 Oct. 2025
Music aficionados should check out the Scottish Opera, the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, and the Scottish Ensemble.
—Chris Dong, AFAR Media, 9 Oct. 2025
For aficionados of the history of technology, the Ford Model T is one of the great stand outs.
—David Szondy
october 09, New Atlas, 9 Oct. 2025
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, 8 Oct. 2025
Beverage aficionados will enjoy sipping at the many mountainside NC wineries or tasting brews at Sideways Farm.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
Carnivores have 12 cuts and sizes of steak to choose from while seafood aficionados can enjoy live Maine lobster and jumbo lump crabmeat macaroni and cheese.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 2 Oct. 2025
Others are collectors and toy aficionados.
—Kimberly Zapata, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
While Anderson is rightfully considered a master in his artform by critics and film aficionados, One Battle After Another pierced the veil and resulted in the director’s highest opening weekend at the box office last weekend.
—Richard Newby, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2025
Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 13 Oct. 2025
Music aficionados should check out the Scottish Opera, the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, and the Scottish Ensemble.
—Chris Dong, AFAR Media, 9 Oct. 2025
For aficionados of the history of technology, the Ford Model T is one of the great stand outs.
—David Szondy
october 09, New Atlas, 9 Oct. 2025
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, 8 Oct. 2025
Beverage aficionados will enjoy sipping at the many mountainside NC wineries or tasting brews at Sideways Farm.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
Carnivores have 12 cuts and sizes of steak to choose from while seafood aficionados can enjoy live Maine lobster and jumbo lump crabmeat macaroni and cheese.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 2 Oct. 2025
Others are collectors and toy aficionados.
—Kimberly Zapata, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
While Anderson is rightfully considered a master in his artform by critics and film aficionados, One Battle After Another pierced the veil and resulted in the director’s highest opening weekend at the box office last weekend.
—Richard Newby, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aficionados
Noun
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The accessibility of online sportsbooks has capitalized on Gen Z’s love of gambling, with enthusiasts defending the practice as a form of investment.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
11 Oct. 2025
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When football was introduced in the early 1890s, beer enthusiasts instantly took to the sport and straddled the Mississippi River like a roulette wheel, only with one side wearing red and the other black and gold.—
Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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After taking a break from live performances in 2024, pop star Demi Lovato is ready to give fans a new live show to celebrate her new album.—
Stephen Daw,
Billboard,
13 Oct. 2025
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Posed with a slight smile, the now 8-year-old has shed the long, bouncy curls Drake fans had grown accustomed to.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Aficionados.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aficionados. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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