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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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Any football fan, true crime aficionado or news junkie knows the story of Aaron Hernandez, the prodigiously gifted NFL star who was found guilty of murder and then hung himself in prison.
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Chris Vognar, Rolling Stone, 8 Jan. 2025
Astute style expert and Taylor Swift aficionado Sarah Chapelle was quick to note that the photo contained a tiny — but ultra glamorous — fashion detail: The gold Cartier watch.
—Toria Sheffield, People.com, 31 Dec. 2024
But Twin Peaks’ many aficionados know that this synopsis belies its true genius.
—Emma Stefansky, The Atlantic, 22 Jan. 2025
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—Tiana Randall, Architectural Digest, 21 Jan. 2025
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Chris Vognar, Rolling Stone, 8 Jan. 2025
Astute style expert and Taylor Swift aficionado Sarah Chapelle was quick to note that the photo contained a tiny — but ultra glamorous — fashion detail: The gold Cartier watch.
—Toria Sheffield, People.com, 31 Dec. 2024
But Twin Peaks’ many aficionados know that this synopsis belies its true genius.
—Emma Stefansky, The Atlantic, 22 Jan. 2025
For the One Who Likes It Piping Hot For matcha aficionados who appreciate having control over how intense and earthy the flavor of their cup is, the Cuzen Matcha Machine serves as a personal matcha café right in your kitchen.
—Tiana Randall, Architectural Digest, 21 Jan. 2025
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