COLLECTOR Synonyms: 63 Similar and Opposite Words

collector

noun

Definition of collector

as in connoisseur

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Recent Examples of collector Dutch collector Joop van Caldenborgh, who opened the Museum Voorlinden in Wassenaar, Netherlands a decade ago, talked to ARTnews about his journey as an art devotee. — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 7 Oct. 2026 Shift occupies property originally owned by Roger Davidson, who was an early collector of Serra’s work. — Jeffrey Weiss, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026 According to Ateios, this improves cohesion between electrode particles and adhesion to the current collector while requiring less than 1% binder. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2026 In addition to being a comedy legend, Marin is also a longtime collector of Chicano art. — Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for collector

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Noun

Real Champagne connoisseurs know better than to store their bubbly in the fridge long-term.

— Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 21 Sep. 2026
Thankfully, the crew of The Pitt held it down for the fashion connoisseurs who stayed up late to see the stars who took the opportunity to switch things up for Emmys after-parties.

— Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of connoisseur

Noun

Bowie was an admirer or German Expressionism, dating back to his years in Berlin in the ’70s, and also of School of London artists Leon Kossoff and Frank Auerbach — the influences of which can all be seen in his own work.

— Ellise Shafer, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026
Long an admirer of Walt Disney, Bakker sought to build a Christian version of Disneyland.

— John Wigger, The Conversation, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of admirer

Noun

Self also spoke to the fans and answered a few questions after practice.

— Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 9 Oct. 2026
After most of the sellout crowd filed out Wednesday, one solitary Sox fan stood at his seat under the press box, shouting obscenities about the Guardians and the city of Cleveland.

— Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of fan

Noun

The former amateur champ, who looks great in a bikini, is working with coach Dirk Dzemski.

— Sean Joseph OutKick, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2026
Either way, many of the milestones of the past 50 years of horror filmmaking originated with a similar band of amateurs operating outside the studios, learning on the job.

— Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of amateur

Noun

In 2008, in Texas, geologist and Petrohawk Energy cofounder Dick Stoneburner—a great name for a shale rock expert—helped pioneer drilling and fracking and led the discovery of the Eagle Ford Shale oil boom in South Texas.

— Jordan Blum, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2026
The Challenges Creating a compelling reason to visit a convenience store is a big challenge for small-format outlets in India, experts said.

— Priyanka Salve,Jenny Lee, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of expert

Noun

Dennis and Rosa encounter all sorts of people, from feuding Take That tribute bands to Irish bachelorettes, comedians and bingo enthusiasts.

— Marta Balaga, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026
Tactics such as ragebait have only added to the fatigue, irritating enthusiasts already frustrated by the relentless churn of slop.

— Amy Francombe, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of enthusiast

Noun

Art lovers should aim to be there in April when Joali hosts its annual Imagi-Nature Art Festival.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026
The undead hero initially turns agains the X-Men and serves Apocalypse, but Gambit’s lover Rogue is able to save him by harnessing the enormous power of a Celestial and offering to sacrifice herself.

— Jordan Moreau, Variety, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of lover

Noun

Diane refuses, but April hesitantly makes the trip, only to learn that Theo — an artistic dilettante who lives in the city with his girlfriend, Lucy (Odessa A’zion) — has been lunching with Sandra behind her back.

— Natalia Winkelman, Variety, 16 Sep. 2026
Thinking otherwise is the mistake of amateurs and dilettantes.

— Padgett Powell, Harpers Magazine, 30 June 2026