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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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According to a Chiefs fan site, Dieter comes from a family of baseball aficionados.
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Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 10 Oct. 2024
Consider this a small-but-thoughtful gift for wildflower lovers or any plant aficionados who want to make a statement stylishly on a jacket, hat or bag.
—Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2024
For aficionados, the trickiest part is choosing which manual model to buy.
—Tom Weijand, Robb Report, 3 Nov. 2024
This appliance is a go-to for all tea lovers or coffee aficionados alike, adding a luxurious touch to your everyday tasks.
—Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 24 Oct. 2024
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Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 10 Oct. 2024
Consider this a small-but-thoughtful gift for wildflower lovers or any plant aficionados who want to make a statement stylishly on a jacket, hat or bag.
—Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2024
For aficionados, the trickiest part is choosing which manual model to buy.
—Tom Weijand, Robb Report, 3 Nov. 2024
This appliance is a go-to for all tea lovers or coffee aficionados alike, adding a luxurious touch to your everyday tasks.
—Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 24 Oct. 2024
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“Aficionado.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aficionado. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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