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Recent Examples of collector
Applegate followed a lead that one of Virginia’s notebooks from her work on A House was in the hands of a private collector in Lincoln.
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Literary Hub, 7 Jan. 2026
Art collector and philanthropist John Axelrod was struck and killed by a car on Saturday.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 6 Jan. 2026
The two brands decided to roll out only 75 pairs of each, so as to preserve the kind of collector-level exclusivity that comes with shopping the world’s finest cowboy boots in person.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2025
The lucky ones would find a job in one of the markets, or learn a trade in the Warehouse District, or, with the right family connections, go to work for the city as a street sweeper or trash collector.
—George Packer, The Atlantic, 6 Nov. 2025
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Literary Hub, 7 Jan. 2026
Art collector and philanthropist John Axelrod was struck and killed by a car on Saturday.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 6 Jan. 2026
The two brands decided to roll out only 75 pairs of each, so as to preserve the kind of collector-level exclusivity that comes with shopping the world’s finest cowboy boots in person.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2025
The lucky ones would find a job in one of the markets, or learn a trade in the Warehouse District, or, with the right family connections, go to work for the city as a street sweeper or trash collector.
—George Packer, The Atlantic, 6 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for collector
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Even travelers who aren't wine connoisseurs will feel welcome and comfortable while enjoying tastings in Santa Barbara.—
Chantelle Kincy,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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This January in metro Atlanta, be a spectator at a wine competition, become a coffee connoisseur or learn to make zero-proof cocktails.—
Olivia Wakim,
AJC.com,
3 Jan. 2026
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Kate Middleton, as mentioned, is an admirer of Rich’s designs, wearing them on several high-profile occasions from the 2025 VE Day Thanksgiving Service to November 2025’s Festival of Remembrance and more.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
13 Jan. 2026
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And Knueppel, the fourth overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, already has an admirer in Carlisle.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Jan. 2026
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Following her participation in the event, which reunited several of the stars of the famed 1966 Batman live-action series, Newmar won't attend any other fan conventions or expos.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
13 Jan. 2026
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Since Dynasty, Pamela Bellwood (née King), known to Dynasty fans as Claudia Blaisdel Carrington, has starred both on TV and in film, including in an episode of The Twilight Zone in 1989 and with a stint as a grown-up Becca on Life Goes On in 1992.—
Nicole Briese,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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For beginners and amateur anglers, walking into a tackle shop can feel like walking into a labyrinth.—
Francesca Krempa,
Outside,
15 Jan. 2026
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Catcher Ethan Salas headlines 14 top-30 Padres prospects, as ranked by Baseball America, that joined the organization as international amateurs.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Jan. 2026
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Insurance expert Karl Susman said the cost of earthquake insurance depends on multiple factors, including the home itself, when it was built, where it's located, and whether it's bolted.—
Kristine Lazar,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
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Calvert was among several experts who referenced the Privacy Protection Act of 1980, which generally requires the government to get a subpoena to obtain journalists' work products.—
BrieAnna J. Frank,
USA Today,
15 Jan. 2026
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The free event will feature stories, speeches and performances, as well as activities for all ages of alligator enthusiasts.—
Randy McMullen,
Mercury News,
15 Jan. 2026
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Every year, car enthusiasts all over the country flock to the annual Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale car auction in Arizona to get an up-close look at hundreds of vintage, unique and brand-new car models that are on display and for sale.—
Meredith G. White,
USA Today,
15 Jan. 2026
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Social media only sees about five minutes of her day, but the book lover is all too aware of how some viewers piece together brief slices of life and call it a full picture.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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Arizona Big Buckle Shearling Leather Sandal This extra cozy take on the popular Arizona Sandal pairs an ultra-soft shearling lining with an oversized, elegant pin buckle that’s perfect for comfort lovers who still want to make a statement.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
13 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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With her rich husband and expensive clothes, Pelosi was assumed by many of her new colleagues to be a dilettante or even a bimbo.—
Molly Ball,
Time,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Collector.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collector. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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