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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
But true aficionados will choose the America’s Cup, Marc Newson Art Edition, which includes a carbon fiber bookstand.
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George Allen, Robb Report, 21 Oct. 2024
Clark’s name isn’t very familiar even to committed true crime aficionados, and that’s probably because his story is so vast, complex, and frankly insane.
—Kelly Goodner, IndieWire, 19 Oct. 2024
These films have become real faves of international horror aficionados and this chance to see Marins’ work in a theater shouldn’t be missed.
—Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 18 Oct. 2024
With fall wedding guest outfits as unique and varied as the individuals sporting them, our in-house fashion aficionados have inspiration for any upcoming nuptials and all the festivities in between.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 18 Oct. 2024
But in the meantime, Earth will repeatedly pass through its debris field—which is good news for meteor aficionados.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 Oct. 2024
Space aficionados often compare the drive to explore other worlds to the impulse that sent humans on voyages around the world, depicting our forebears’ curiosity about our own planet as an innate imperative curiosity that defines us as an alpha species.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2024
The company hopes to draw in sports car aficionados, and those looking for a compact family vehicle with a bit of a bite.
—New Atlas, 15 Oct. 2024
Despite this, the mantra from EV aficionados doesn’t change.
—Neil Winton, Forbes, 13 Oct. 2024
George Allen, Robb Report, 21 Oct. 2024
Clark’s name isn’t very familiar even to committed true crime aficionados, and that’s probably because his story is so vast, complex, and frankly insane.
—Kelly Goodner, IndieWire, 19 Oct. 2024
These films have become real faves of international horror aficionados and this chance to see Marins’ work in a theater shouldn’t be missed.
—Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 18 Oct. 2024
With fall wedding guest outfits as unique and varied as the individuals sporting them, our in-house fashion aficionados have inspiration for any upcoming nuptials and all the festivities in between.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 18 Oct. 2024
But in the meantime, Earth will repeatedly pass through its debris field—which is good news for meteor aficionados.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 Oct. 2024
Space aficionados often compare the drive to explore other worlds to the impulse that sent humans on voyages around the world, depicting our forebears’ curiosity about our own planet as an innate imperative curiosity that defines us as an alpha species.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2024
The company hopes to draw in sports car aficionados, and those looking for a compact family vehicle with a bit of a bite.
—New Atlas, 15 Oct. 2024
Despite this, the mantra from EV aficionados doesn’t change.
—Neil Winton, Forbes, 13 Oct. 2024
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“Aficionados.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aficionados. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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