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
For home decor aficionados and experienced thrifters, this one likely won’t come as a surprise.
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Cori Sears, The Spruce, 9 Feb. 2026
An institution created by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures has something that speaks to film aficionados of every stripe.
—Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 5 Feb. 2026
Goguette, from the old-world wine aficionados at Eurocave, is a fuss-free solution for storing your special-occasion vino stash.
—Noah Kaufman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 Feb. 2026
What many art aficionados didn’t know is that Elliot is on the autism spectrum.
—Richard Johnson, New York Daily News, 1 Feb. 2026
Since 1971, car aficionados have gathered in the Scottsdale area for one of the world's most recognizable car auctions.
—Keith Laing, USA Today, 31 Jan. 2026
According to food and drink aficionados at Chowhound, these 11 states have bars that tote a unique charm, with stories of the past living throughout each building.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Tuesday afternoon, on the first day of men’s trade show Pitti Uomo, around 180 menswear aficionados, influencers and industry insiders paraded through the streets of Florence in their Sunday best.
—Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 14 Jan. 2026
Additionally, Florence is not lacking in exhibitions for art aficionados.
—Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 13 Jan. 2026
Cori Sears, The Spruce, 9 Feb. 2026
An institution created by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures has something that speaks to film aficionados of every stripe.
—Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 5 Feb. 2026
Goguette, from the old-world wine aficionados at Eurocave, is a fuss-free solution for storing your special-occasion vino stash.
—Noah Kaufman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 Feb. 2026
What many art aficionados didn’t know is that Elliot is on the autism spectrum.
—Richard Johnson, New York Daily News, 1 Feb. 2026
Since 1971, car aficionados have gathered in the Scottsdale area for one of the world's most recognizable car auctions.
—Keith Laing, USA Today, 31 Jan. 2026
According to food and drink aficionados at Chowhound, these 11 states have bars that tote a unique charm, with stories of the past living throughout each building.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Tuesday afternoon, on the first day of men’s trade show Pitti Uomo, around 180 menswear aficionados, influencers and industry insiders paraded through the streets of Florence in their Sunday best.
—Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 14 Jan. 2026
Additionally, Florence is not lacking in exhibitions for art aficionados.
—Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 13 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aficionados
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Each year, millions of dog lovers tune in to the Puppy Bowl as a way to pregame the actual Super Bowl taking place that same Sunday, played by human athletes without tails.—
Stacia Datskovska,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Feb. 2026
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The symphony, conducted by its music director Carolyn Kuan, is playing a ballet score by Prokofiev inspired by Shakespeare’s immortal drama about two young lovers from feuding families at the Belding Theater at The Bushnell, located at 166 Capitol Ave.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
8 Feb. 2026
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Conrad wasn’t sure how football fans would react but said most people eagerly accepted a towel.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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By the end of that format’s 12-year run, including several instances in which the best overall driver of the year was shut out from the title or even competing in the championship race, a majority of fans and drivers were more than ready for something else.—
Jeff Gluck,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Additionally, for Midwest ski enthusiasts, Snowriver Mountain is part of the Legendary Pass, allowing access to Lutsen Mountains in Minnesota and Granite Peak in Wisconsin.—
Katy Spratte Joyce,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Feb. 2026
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Modern perfume enthusiasts seek more than projection and volume.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
7 Feb. 2026
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To remove the suckers growing at the base of some viburnum species, cut them back at ground level.—
Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Feb. 2026
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For a coach who thinks running the ball is for squares and suckers, that’s not exactly adapting one’s philosophy to fit your personnel.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
27 Jan. 2026
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Runs also tend to draw as many running fanatics as music fans, bringing a new demographic into each artist’s orbit.—
Katie Bain,
Billboard,
11 Feb. 2026
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But the crowds of pastry fanatics and Maxime Frédéric fans descend on the weekends.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Aficionados.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aficionados. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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