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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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As an exceptional actor, singer, dancer, and stage combat aficionado, her dedication to the craft is inspiring.
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Heide Janssen, Orange County Register, 16 Mar. 2025
And to sweeten the deal, COA also provides guests with a truly staggering wine list featuring just under 700 labels, while cocktail options range from the Scotch and chocolate-forward Monarca to the Tiki No. 3, a favorite for rum aficionados that’s brimming with notes of tropical fruit and banana.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
For many baseball aficionados, the Tokyo Series represents not only a homecoming for some of the game’s biggest stars, but also MLB’s expanding popularity in the region.
—Kimmy Yam, NBC News, 15 Mar. 2025
Only Athletics fans, with five losses, have less patience than Coors Field aficionados.
—Esteban L. Hernandez, Axios, 13 Mar. 2025
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Heide Janssen, Orange County Register, 16 Mar. 2025
And to sweeten the deal, COA also provides guests with a truly staggering wine list featuring just under 700 labels, while cocktail options range from the Scotch and chocolate-forward Monarca to the Tiki No. 3, a favorite for rum aficionados that’s brimming with notes of tropical fruit and banana.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
For many baseball aficionados, the Tokyo Series represents not only a homecoming for some of the game’s biggest stars, but also MLB’s expanding popularity in the region.
—Kimmy Yam, NBC News, 15 Mar. 2025
Only Athletics fans, with five losses, have less patience than Coors Field aficionados.
—Esteban L. Hernandez, Axios, 13 Mar. 2025
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“Aficionado.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aficionado. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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