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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
In an era where personalization is the ultimate luxury, DITA, an avant-garde eyewear brand beloved by celebrities and style connoisseurs—has just raised the bar.
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Cassell Ferere, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
More than 270 dealers and thousands of collectors and connoisseurs gather to sell and buy, and the goods aren’t chopped liver.
—Brian T. Allen, National Review, 22 Mar. 2025
This limited-time release is designed for connoisseurs and sports fans alike.
—Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2025
Which is the equivalent of being a wine connoisseur who only drinks reds.
—Rob Reed, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
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Cassell Ferere, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
More than 270 dealers and thousands of collectors and connoisseurs gather to sell and buy, and the goods aren’t chopped liver.
—Brian T. Allen, National Review, 22 Mar. 2025
This limited-time release is designed for connoisseurs and sports fans alike.
—Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2025
Which is the equivalent of being a wine connoisseur who only drinks reds.
—Rob Reed, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for connoisseur
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Møller had an initial career as a literary scholar, then spent many years as a politician, and is now back to writing.—
Jay Nordlinger,
National Review,
21 Apr. 2025
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Wine scholars among us will recognize this as a mix of red and white grapes, with white allowed only in very small amounts.—
Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen,
Robb Report,
18 Apr. 2025
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Even if a patient doesn’t have the budget to meet their aesthetic treatment goals, an expert can at least guide them to best at-home skincare and practices.—
Dahvi Shira,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Becker, the prosecutor, told the jury they are expected to hear testimony from an expert from the Taser and body-camera maker Axon Enterprise during the trial.—
Deena Zaru,
ABC News,
28 Apr. 2025
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Celebrating its 75th anniversary, the premier motorsport entity now has its zeitgeist captured in a book that should be required reading for neophytes and ardent devotees alike—Grands Prix: 75 Years of Formula One Racing.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
14 Apr. 2025
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But these weren’t just devotees of the cult TV show, Buffy the Vampire Slayer.—
Zena Tsarfin,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Apr. 2025
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Serendipitously, that car was owned by Disney master animator Ward Kimball, whom Gurr had met via a car enthusiast society, the Horseless Carriage Club.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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When the call came from the Office for the Liturgical Celebrations of the Supreme Pontiff, the master tailor and artist was surprised and emotional.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
25 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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Marinetti emerges as a kind of anarchic scout leader and André Breton, Surrealism’s founder, comes across as a work-shy dilettante.—
Orlando Whitfield,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2025
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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 result is that just these English words, representing just this original document, make for a new and somewhat undiscovered book, even to Marxist adepts.—
Benjamin Kunkel,
Harpers Magazine,
28 Mar. 2025
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The album, re-released in limited quantities on red translucent vinyl, was clearly a hot ticket item among collectors and longtime fans of the outfit.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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More than 30 coin dealers will have high quality coins for the beginner to advanced collectors.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
23 Apr. 2025
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Also on the bill: R&B powerhouse Ledisi; actor and singer Leslie Odom Jr.; and guitar virtuoso Orianthi; as well as previously announced performer, composer and bandleader Jon Batiste.—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
23 Apr. 2025
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He’s earned international esteem as a bandleader and collaborator with other singular artists like Afro-Swiss harmonica virtuoso Grégoire Maret, Japanese piano star Hiromi, and Cuban reed great Paquito D’Rivera.—
Andrew Gilbert,
Mercury News,
27 Mar. 2025
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“Connoisseur.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/connoisseur. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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