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also afficionado
as in enthusiast
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 aficionado
Another option for pizza aficionados is House of Pizza on Central Avenue, a family-run business which has been serving up Greek and Italian cuisine since 1979.
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Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2025
Like many horror aficionados, for me the theme to Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake is forever linked with Tod Browning’s Dracula, released by Universal in 1931.
—Robert Eggers, HollywoodReporter, 17 Oct. 2025
Very little of Kiss’ music could be considered jazzy, but drummer Peter Criss, a Gene Krupa aficionado, could swing the band when the occasion called for it.
—A.d. Amorosi, Variety, 17 Oct. 2025
Couples, girlfriends, and wellness aficionados were shuffling from pool to plunge, catching up, sitting close, and enjoying the experience together.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 13 Oct. 2025
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Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2025
Like many horror aficionados, for me the theme to Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake is forever linked with Tod Browning’s Dracula, released by Universal in 1931.
—Robert Eggers, HollywoodReporter, 17 Oct. 2025
Very little of Kiss’ music could be considered jazzy, but drummer Peter Criss, a Gene Krupa aficionado, could swing the band when the occasion called for it.
—A.d. Amorosi, Variety, 17 Oct. 2025
Couples, girlfriends, and wellness aficionados were shuffling from pool to plunge, catching up, sitting close, and enjoying the experience together.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 13 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aficionado
Noun
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Find the right storage cabinet for small accessories Fishing enthusiasts, coin collectors, and sewing or knitting needle experts will want to store smaller items like those in their collections in smaller storage bins.—
Michelle Mastro,
Architectural Digest,
23 Oct. 2025
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Cruising enthusiasts have been able to travel on shorter three- and five-day itineraries from Mobile, but this addition gives a third option for those hoping for a longer vacation on the high seas.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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One year later, Nashville's become her biggest fan.—
Hadley Hitson,
Nashville Tennessean,
27 Oct. 2025
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Fast and Free High-rise Tight 25-inch 5-pocket There’s simply no such thing as having too many pockets, as exhibited by these fan-favorite five-pocket leggings, which are currently $69.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Oct. 2025
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“Aficionado.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aficionado. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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