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as in scholar
a person having a knowledgeable and fine appreciation of the arts
a forthcoming exhibit at the art museum that is eagerly awaited by connoisseurs of ancient Greek pottery
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as in expert
a person with a high level of knowledge or skill in a field
works that are highly prized by connoisseurs of art glass
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Recent Examples of connoisseur
Whether your dad is a seasoned connoisseur or just curious about the magic of marijuana, there are plenty of fun and thoughtful ways to incorporate weed into Father’s Day festivities.
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Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 11 June 2025
The great programmers who keep the city’s repertory screens lively and vital are simultaneously connoisseurs and detectives, critics and diplomats, historians and visionaries.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 10 June 2025
With the addition of Eagle Rare 12, the brand adds a new anchor point—a bottle with enough complexity for connoisseurs but a price tag that won’t send you into a bidding war on the secondary market (for now).
—Emily Price, Forbes.com, 8 June 2025
The food connoisseur knew her purpose was in the kitchen from an early age and has steadfastly surrendered to that journey ever since.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 21 May 2025
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Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 11 June 2025
The great programmers who keep the city’s repertory screens lively and vital are simultaneously connoisseurs and detectives, critics and diplomats, historians and visionaries.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 10 June 2025
With the addition of Eagle Rare 12, the brand adds a new anchor point—a bottle with enough complexity for connoisseurs but a price tag that won’t send you into a bidding war on the secondary market (for now).
—Emily Price, Forbes.com, 8 June 2025
The food connoisseur knew her purpose was in the kitchen from an early age and has steadfastly surrendered to that journey ever since.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for connoisseur
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In addition to being a Sachs scholar, she was named a Gates Scholarship winner — a prestigious award from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.—
Elizabeth Hernandez,
Denver Post,
12 July 2025
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Robert Osborn, an early thinker on lawn tennis, was also a religious scholar.—
Sam Knight,
New Yorker,
12 July 2025
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Our shopping experts are selecting the best Prime Day deals on Dyson vacuums, Apple AirPods, Kendra Scott jewelry, and other best-selling products across various categories.—
Isabel Garcia,
People.com,
9 July 2025
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Brighton and Hove Albion have become experts at it.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
9 July 2025
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Opener Jake Worthington, also a devotee of traditional country, showcased his own growing talent and potential for stardom.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
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One thought of Madonna’s Eva Perón greeting devotees in Evita.—
Victoria Bekiempis,
Vulture,
2 July 2025
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Upper Buffalo Land Becomes Wilderness Area Tom Foti is a master botanist and former ecologist/research chief at the Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
6 July 2025
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Learn how to meal prep like a pro, create quick and nutritious grab-and-go options, and master time-saving hacks that keep you energized without the morning chaos.—
Essence,
Essence,
6 July 2025
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The choice between a bureaucrat and a dilettante to run an army − in his days, like in ours − seems like an obvious one.—
Michel Anteby,
The Conversation,
28 Apr. 2025
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Him and all the other dilettantes who don’t know the wonders of VistaVision.—
Glenn Whipp,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2025
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The digital adept also had a nearly eight-year stretch at Teen Vogue.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2019
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Slot shares this staple of Tottenham counterpart Ange Postecoglou’s attacking principles, with Porro adept at tucking inside to disrupt the opposition shape.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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The wall text dutifully mentions the seizure of these works, which made their way to collectors such as Nelson Rockefeller through the international marketplace.—
Julian Lucas,
New Yorker,
30 June 2025
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Experience The New Museum of Costume Jewelry Founded by local collector Sharon Ryback, the Museum of Costume Jewelry showcases over 300 pieces of 20th-century costume jewelry.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
29 June 2025
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He’s been a glamorous Visual Kei rock star, a classical composer, a virtuoso behind the drum kit, a producer and label owner and entrepreneur, and now, more than ever, an impresario.—
Steve Appleford,
Variety,
17 June 2025
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Little Feat, the archetypal ’70s band originally formed by Lowell George — a guitar virtuoso fired from the Mothers of Invention by Frank Zappa — has survived years of breakups, drug problems and even George’s untimely death in 1979.—
Dave Brooks,
Billboard,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Connoisseur.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/connoisseur. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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