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
Multiple wines Fifteen red wines representing multiple regions will delight wine aficionados.
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Terry Hagerty, Austin American Statesman, 9 Mar. 2026
However, there is hope for afficionados looking to enjoy wine while still cutting back on the booze.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 8 Mar. 2026
Lego aficionados or those who grew up with the sets will likely spy many an allusion to past toys.
—Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Makeup aficionados and makeup minimalists alike can appreciate that its smooth finish gives you the option to go with or without foundation.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2026
History buffs can explore forts, museums, and historic homes, while art aficionados discover vibrant street murals, world-class collections, and intimate galleries tucked away in seaside towns.
—Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 5 Mar. 2026
Her image lives on almost exclusively through paparazzi photos — photos that have been dissected and cataloged for a generation of fashion aficionados.
—Chloe Melas, NBC news, 26 Feb. 2026
The Aspen Classic, which each June since 1983 has brought hundreds of wineries and up to 5,000 visitors to that Colorado ski town, is considered the premier event of its kind by many wine aficionados - bringing in top winemakers, superstar chefs, even Hollywood celebs.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2026
And Morello and Dunn’s movie is very much for aficionados, more a love letter than a thorough, hard-hitting deep dive.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 19 Feb. 2026
Terry Hagerty, Austin American Statesman, 9 Mar. 2026
However, there is hope for afficionados looking to enjoy wine while still cutting back on the booze.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 8 Mar. 2026
Lego aficionados or those who grew up with the sets will likely spy many an allusion to past toys.
—Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Makeup aficionados and makeup minimalists alike can appreciate that its smooth finish gives you the option to go with or without foundation.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2026
History buffs can explore forts, museums, and historic homes, while art aficionados discover vibrant street murals, world-class collections, and intimate galleries tucked away in seaside towns.
—Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 5 Mar. 2026
Her image lives on almost exclusively through paparazzi photos — photos that have been dissected and cataloged for a generation of fashion aficionados.
—Chloe Melas, NBC news, 26 Feb. 2026
The Aspen Classic, which each June since 1983 has brought hundreds of wineries and up to 5,000 visitors to that Colorado ski town, is considered the premier event of its kind by many wine aficionados - bringing in top winemakers, superstar chefs, even Hollywood celebs.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2026
And Morello and Dunn’s movie is very much for aficionados, more a love letter than a thorough, hard-hitting deep dive.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 19 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aficionados
Noun
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For the extreme chocolate lovers in your life, this cookie is their dream.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2026
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Many animal lovers have pet dogs or cats.—
Bailey Allen,
Cape Cod Times,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The fans, rightfully so, should always overreact.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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The company estimates there are at least a million tennis fans who would pony up for its app and millions more casual fans who might watch for free or listen to a podcast.—
Lucas Shaw,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Blackburn is trying to take advantage of this moment, converting the growing number of tennis enthusiasts into customers.—
Lucas Shaw,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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But savvy outdoor enthusiasts know there’s a series of equally impressive rock formations—with the same name, no less—tucked away in the Midwest.—
Erika Ebsworth-Goold,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Clip away suckers or small sprouts that are growing from the base of the tree.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2026
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Hindsight, alas, is for suckers and columnists.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
28 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The documentary rides an emotional seesaw, bouncing between moments of despair and elation during interviews dozens of AI fanatics and skeptics.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 Mar. 2026
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Over a month later, Punch fanatics can now breathe a sigh of relief, as new videos have surfaced of him enjoying hugs and even hitching a ride on the back of one of his cohabitants.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Aficionados.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aficionados. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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