collector

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Recent Examples of collector In 2021, the unnamed collector who bought them voluntarily relinquished for repatriation nearly three dozen Cambodian and Southeast Asian antiquities purchased from Latchford between 2003 and 2007. Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 16 July 2026 Brand confirmed that the painting was part of Goudstikker’s collection with the help of a black notebook that was once owned by the collector and catalogued much of his holdings. News Desk, Artforum, 14 July 2026 There was also a cohort of local vignerons, whose understated practicality was a welcome juxtaposition to the occasionally conspicuous wealth of the international collector crowd. George Nelson For Artnews, Robb Report, 9 July 2026 Turkey’s modern handgun industry focuses ​mainly on semi-automatics, making the Gumusay something of a collector’s curiosity. Reuters, NBC news, 9 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for collector
Recent Examples of Synonyms for collector
Noun
  • For discerning connoisseurs, Paris is the destination to find these pieces.
    Micaela English, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2026
  • Whether a whiskey connoisseur, aviation aficionado, outdoor adventurer, or eclectic foodie, the small town of Tullahoma, Tennessee, has much to offer you.
    Korrin Bishop, Southern Living, 1 July 2026
Noun
  • Also, as an admirer of redwoods, Preston liked Calaveras Big Trees State Park.
    Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026
  • My grandfather was devoted to Lincoln — as a scholar, as an admirer.
    Elisabeth Garber-Paul, Rolling Stone, 11 July 2026
Noun
  • Kris Jenner Kim Kardashian Kylie Jenner Kylie reshared a tribute post from a fan account that posted a video of little Kylie dancing with her grandmother.
    Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 16 July 2026
  • The Panini show may act as a tonic to Italian fans after Italy failed to make the tournament for the third World Cup in a row.
    Max Goldbart, Deadline, 16 July 2026
Noun
  • Kadiru was a surprise opponent, arguably best known for winning a Youth Olympics gold medal as a 17-year-old amateur in 2014.
    ABC News, ABC News, 11 July 2026
  • This summer, attendance grew to more than 500, most of them beginners or amateur climbers.
    Illia Novikov, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
Noun
  • The extradition process can take months, depending on what challenges are brought, legal experts said.
    Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
  • That being said, real-estate experts say buyers may finally be gaining a bit more breathing room as the market holds steady.
    Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 19 July 2026
Noun
  • Mitchell is a member of Sac Ohana, a social group of local tiki enthusiasts.
    Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 18 July 2026
  • For the impatient sneaker enthusiasts out there, a handful of pairs from Saturday’s Brooklyn event have already found their way onto eBay with asking prices beginning at $800.
    Riley Jones, Footwear News, 18 July 2026
Noun
  • Guests spill out onto the three-part terrace, with its overhead heaters, barbecue space, and The Cigar Garden, where tobacco lovers can take their pick of Havanas from the humidor and lose themselves in a smoky haze until closing time.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 July 2026
  • For the outdoor lovers the resort offers pickleball and tennis, mountain biking, hiking, climbing, the Arbor Adventure (a 26-element ropes course in the trees), fly fishing, horseback riding, boating, skeet shooting, and more!
    Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 16 July 2026
Noun
  • Thinking otherwise is the mistake of amateurs and dilettantes.
    Padgett Powell, Harpers Magazine, 30 June 2026
  • Is Steyer just a billionaire dilettante trying to buy an office?
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026

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“Collector.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collector. Accessed 20 Jul. 2026.

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