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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
Ball pythons, the smallest of Africa’s pythons, are a common pet for snake aficionados, according to the Sacramento Zoo.
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Irene Wright
july 3, Miami Herald, 3 July 2025
And for the tequila aficionados, the Barton Springs marg, featuring the locally potent Carabuena Blanco, is a must-try.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Culinary aficionados here look to the future with restaurateurs who embrace sustainability and the farm-to-table movement.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 8 July 2025
Husband-and-wife owners Nick Vorderman and Renee Mee are both car aficionados with a shared love of java fuel.
—Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 7 July 2025
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Irene Wright
july 3, Miami Herald, 3 July 2025
And for the tequila aficionados, the Barton Springs marg, featuring the locally potent Carabuena Blanco, is a must-try.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Culinary aficionados here look to the future with restaurateurs who embrace sustainability and the farm-to-table movement.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 8 July 2025
Husband-and-wife owners Nick Vorderman and Renee Mee are both car aficionados with a shared love of java fuel.
—Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 7 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aficionado
Noun
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Quinn’s role as Eddie Munson, a heavy metal enthusiast and leader of the Hellfire Club, on season four of Stranger Things marked his breakout role in Hollywood.—
Olivia Singh,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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Discovery Cove offers a truly unique waterpark experience that aquatic life enthusiasts will adore.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Parents,
23 July 2025
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Around 4,500 Everton fans made the short trip into neighbouring Lancashire for Saturday’s match.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
21 July 2025
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Winn said that fan encounter did not happen at Eastern Market, which is is probably good for the chickens, given the number of slaughterhouses nearby.—
M.L. Elrick,
Freep.com,
21 July 2025
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“Aficionado.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aficionado. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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