afficionado
noun
af·fi·cio·na·do
less common spelling of aficionado
: a person who likes, knows about, and appreciates a usually fervently pursued interest or activity : devotee
aficionados of the bullfight
movie aficionados
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However, there is hope for afficionados looking to enjoy wine while still cutting back on the booze. —
Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 8 Mar. 2026 As per its title, this underwater documentary chronicles the pioneering Australian shark afficionado Valerie Taylor. —Chris Lee, Vulture, 4 Feb. 2021 The queen herself is also quite the gin afficionado and reportedly enjoys a cocktail of gin, dubonnet, a slice of lemon, and ice with her daily lunch. —Bianca Betancourt, Harper's BAZAAR, 14 July 2020 Take its 150th anniversary year, where afficionados were afforded plenty of opportunities to get up close with the brand. —Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
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Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 8 Mar. 2026 As per its title, this underwater documentary chronicles the pioneering Australian shark afficionado Valerie Taylor. —Chris Lee, Vulture, 4 Feb. 2021 The queen herself is also quite the gin afficionado and reportedly enjoys a cocktail of gin, dubonnet, a slice of lemon, and ice with her daily lunch. —Bianca Betancourt, Harper's BAZAAR, 14 July 2020 Take its 150th anniversary year, where afficionados were afforded plenty of opportunities to get up close with the brand. —Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
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“Afficionado.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/dictionary/afficionado. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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