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also afficionados
as in enthusiasts
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
John Goldberger to legions of horology aficionados who follow him online) that caught the attention of the Financial Times and had social media buzzing.
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Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 13 Sep. 2025
For movie aficionados out there, who have spent this past summer enjoying blockbusters like the latest Superman flick, Jurassic World Rebirth and Marvel’s Thunderbolts – take a brief moment to reflect on what makes these experiences magical and immersive.
—Gus Alexiou, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Horror aficionados should be ultra-excited for this weekend.
—Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 11 Sep. 2025
News aficionados are interested in catch-up coverage around current trials, but older crime stories may gain new traction if there’s a new turn in a case.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 10 Sep. 2025
But aficionados who want to taste more and learn about desert viticulture can take an 90-minute private tour with Ron Brumley, the vineyard manager and winemaker ($250 for a group of up to four people).
—New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
For baseball aficionados, the name Sandy Koufax is almost mythical.
—Steve Futterman, NPR, 9 Sep. 2025
Milky Pink Despite the influence of the upcoming spooky season, many beauty aficionados will still want to brighten their days with a touch of pink on their nails.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 6 Sep. 2025
Space aficionados not in the path can still join in on the celestial fun.
—Opheli Garcia Lawler, Travel + Leisure, 6 Sep. 2025
Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 13 Sep. 2025
For movie aficionados out there, who have spent this past summer enjoying blockbusters like the latest Superman flick, Jurassic World Rebirth and Marvel’s Thunderbolts – take a brief moment to reflect on what makes these experiences magical and immersive.
—Gus Alexiou, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Horror aficionados should be ultra-excited for this weekend.
—Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 11 Sep. 2025
News aficionados are interested in catch-up coverage around current trials, but older crime stories may gain new traction if there’s a new turn in a case.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 10 Sep. 2025
But aficionados who want to taste more and learn about desert viticulture can take an 90-minute private tour with Ron Brumley, the vineyard manager and winemaker ($250 for a group of up to four people).
—New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
For baseball aficionados, the name Sandy Koufax is almost mythical.
—Steve Futterman, NPR, 9 Sep. 2025
Milky Pink Despite the influence of the upcoming spooky season, many beauty aficionados will still want to brighten their days with a touch of pink on their nails.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 6 Sep. 2025
Space aficionados not in the path can still join in on the celestial fun.
—Opheli Garcia Lawler, Travel + Leisure, 6 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aficionados
Noun
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The excitement for this Irish edition has been building among franchise enthusiasts worldwide, with host Siobhán McSweeney expressing her enthusiasm for the uniquely Irish approach to the game.—
Jenzia Burgos,
StyleCaster,
14 Sep. 2025
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However, enthusiasts know that Ron del Barrilito has been crafting spirits using the exact same formulation its founders developed almost 150 years ago, and from the exact same spot in Bayamón.—
Carley Rojas Ávila,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Needless to say, fans have been waiting for the Limitless One to make his triumphant return.—
Jeremy Hanna,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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Of the two brothers, Jeremiah is the antagonist of the season, mainly because fans have been rooting for Conrad and Belly since day one, while Jeremiah stands in their way.—
Olivia Petter,
Vogue,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Aficionados.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aficionados. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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