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Recent Examples of collector
The former tax collector in Hebron has been accused of embezzling more than $80,000 worth of taxpayer funds.
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Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 17 Mar. 2026
Last year, The Athletic reported that FIFA made more than $10 million from the collectibles before ticket sales had even started, and collectors at best won the right to buy tickets at prices that had not yet been announced.
—Alex Mayyasi, NPR, 17 Mar. 2026
And while some record store owners and collectors have expressed concern about vinyl getting consistently more expensive — the average price of a mint vinyl record grew 24 percent to $37.22 from 2020 to 2025, per Discogs — so far, the data shows that hasn’t lead to waning demand yet.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 16 Mar. 2026
The treasurer-tax collector, assessor, auditor-controller, and other countywide officials wield enormous technical authority over complex financial systems.
—Jodi Balma, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
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Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 17 Mar. 2026
Last year, The Athletic reported that FIFA made more than $10 million from the collectibles before ticket sales had even started, and collectors at best won the right to buy tickets at prices that had not yet been announced.
—Alex Mayyasi, NPR, 17 Mar. 2026
And while some record store owners and collectors have expressed concern about vinyl getting consistently more expensive — the average price of a mint vinyl record grew 24 percent to $37.22 from 2020 to 2025, per Discogs — so far, the data shows that hasn’t lead to waning demand yet.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 16 Mar. 2026
The treasurer-tax collector, assessor, auditor-controller, and other countywide officials wield enormous technical authority over complex financial systems.
—Jodi Balma, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for collector
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The Experimental Group started as cocktail connoisseurs with bars in Paris and London before branching into restaurants and rooms, which means these creative libations are probably the best in town.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 Mar. 2026
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After decades of collecting, the art connoisseur’s collection fill the home, giving the temporary tenants a rare chance to live in a museum-like setting.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
13 Mar. 2026
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Prue told George that Dawn Allenby was in high spirits because an admirer had sent her flowers.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Mar. 2026
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Metheny has been an admirer of Patton for some time and the two performed an Orange County concert with Encinitas guitarist Peter Sprague and his band a few years ago.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Mar. 2026
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Inspired by the brand’s fan-favorite Aqua Bomb moisturizer, this eye treatment swaps heavy creams for a refreshing water-gel texture that sinks in fast and layers easily under concealer.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
22 Mar. 2026
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Chanting in celebration, Illinois fans basked in a second-round victory in the tournament over Virginia Commonwealth University.—
Victor Jacobo,
CBS News,
22 Mar. 2026
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This humble dry cleaner, a de jure Chicago landmark, has been photographed by professionals and amateurs alike; has appeared in books, films and music videos; and has become a keystone in conversations about the significance of Chicago’s South Side to this city’s architectural heritage.—
Elizabeth Blasius,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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The last of the amateurs, as Prager tells me decades later, wanted to make the world a better place.—
Jack Crosbie,
Rolling Stone,
17 Mar. 2026
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Some Japanese experts have commented that minesweeping would be a mission that the country could carry out when hostilities end.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Mar. 2026
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Hardliners appeared to consolidate power in Iran as a result of US and Israeli air strikes, with experts fearing restrictions on dissent could be even harsher.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
19 Mar. 2026
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The same elements—lack of lighting, cell phone service, and CCTV—that make a place enticing for outdoor enthusiasts are easily exploited by criminals.—
Katie Jackson,
Outside,
19 Mar. 2026
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The annual convention for horror movie enthusiasts returns March 20-22 at the Sharonville Convention Center.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
19 Mar. 2026
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Theme park lovers who yearn for the mines will have their wish granted in 2027 with the debut of Minecraft World.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
21 Mar. 2026
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One of the team's biggest lovers of shoes, senior Rori Harmon gave her stamp of approval.—
Danny Davis,
Austin American Statesman,
21 Mar. 2026
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Spoken like a true pseudo-bohemian trust-fund dilettante, an archetype as old as dynastic wealth.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
29 Jan. 2026
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From Senior Editor Jessie Gaynor, who highlighted not one Tweet, but an entire body of work from one of the best to ever do it: A thorough accounting of Joyce Carol Oates’ viral tweets is a task better suited to her extremely lucky future biographer than to a dilettante like me.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 Nov. 2025
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“Collector.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collector. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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