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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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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.
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Kelly Goodner, IndieWire, 19 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
And for sneaker aficionados shopping this sale, the Hobibear Barefoot Minimalist Shoes are a comfortable and travel-ready selection at only $36.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 9 Oct. 2024
Since both Burton and Elfman are Universal Monsters aficionados, the opportunity was a dream.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
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Kelly Goodner, IndieWire, 19 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
And for sneaker aficionados shopping this sale, the Hobibear Barefoot Minimalist Shoes are a comfortable and travel-ready selection at only $36.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 9 Oct. 2024
Since both Burton and Elfman are Universal Monsters aficionados, the opportunity was a dream.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
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“Aficionado.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aficionado. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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