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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
And the buns, as mandated by unwritten law, are plush Martin’s Potato Rolls, the go-to bun for aficionados.
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Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 18 July 2025
From everyday shelf staples to unicorn bottles that drive aficionados into a frenzy, 2025 has been yet another incredible year for bourbon lovers.
—Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
The ever-changing face of modern gin has birthed many styles to pique the palate of the gin aficionado—or anyone partial to the odd G&T.
—Camille Berry, Vogue, 15 July 2025
For surfers, swimmers, water sports aficionados, and beach bums, the Pacific has no shortage of choices.
—AFAR Media, 11 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for aficionado
Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 18 July 2025
From everyday shelf staples to unicorn bottles that drive aficionados into a frenzy, 2025 has been yet another incredible year for bourbon lovers.
—Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
The ever-changing face of modern gin has birthed many styles to pique the palate of the gin aficionado—or anyone partial to the odd G&T.
—Camille Berry, Vogue, 15 July 2025
For surfers, swimmers, water sports aficionados, and beach bums, the Pacific has no shortage of choices.
—AFAR Media, 11 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
Noun
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On the final night of the convention, two of the stars who also happen to be incredibly talented musicians, treated fans to an intimate concert in a local venue on the square, Canopy + The Roots.—
Rebecca Angel Baer,
Southern Living,
2 Aug. 2025
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Ahead of the fest closers, Gracie Abrams wowed fans with a surprise appearance from Robyn, Cage the Elephant paid tribute to Ozzy Osbourne, and many more artists made waves.—
Althea Legaspi,
Rolling Stone,
1 Aug. 2025
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“Aficionado.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aficionado. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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