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Recent Examples of collector
Here are 10 standout examples, but vintage specialists such as Analog/Shift, Wind Vintage, and the major auction houses regularly bring forth superlative pieces in rare configurations that will delight even the most jaded collector.
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Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 30 July 2025
Some collectors have spend as much as $2,500 for past models.
—Chris Morris, Fortune, 30 July 2025
The money is often overlooked by busy individuals who might have moved multiple times and the bill collector lost track of them when sending out refunds for various items.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 25 July 2025
Online auctions are also rapidly gaining share over physical auctions as younger collectors prefer to bid from their phones.
—Robert Frank, CNBC, 25 July 2025
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Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 30 July 2025
Some collectors have spend as much as $2,500 for past models.
—Chris Morris, Fortune, 30 July 2025
The money is often overlooked by busy individuals who might have moved multiple times and the bill collector lost track of them when sending out refunds for various items.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 25 July 2025
Online auctions are also rapidly gaining share over physical auctions as younger collectors prefer to bid from their phones.
—Robert Frank, CNBC, 25 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for collector
Noun
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Our favorite home chef is a connoisseur, and starts to get fiend-y come August.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
8 Aug. 2025
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Attorney John Gleeson of West Bloomfield overcame childhood paralysis from polio to become a successful attorney, raconteur and wine connoisseur.—
M.L. Elrick,
Freep.com,
28 July 2025
Noun
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The only image from life to capture Austen’s face is this sketch made by her sister Cassandra, an averagely talented amateur.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Aug. 2025
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The best professional investors of all time get it right maybe 55% of the time, so why wouldn’t amateurs shoot for low-probability/high-payout bets?—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
26 July 2025
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Though photos of the album were blurred out and had an orange lock placed on top of it, some fans sought out leaks of the album.—
StyleCaster Editors,
StyleCaster,
13 Aug. 2025
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Alonso tipped his cap while running the bases to acknowledge the fans chanting his name, while Mets came out of the dugout to congratulate him on breaking a 37-year-old team record.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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There are many creative ways to squeeze more walking into your day, experts said.—
Julia Ries Wexler,
Health,
14 Aug. 2025
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Dealing with rising costs and a pursuit of experiences and self-care are taking precedence over long-term financial planning, experts observed.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
14 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Often, a potting porch is a covered area near the back door or side entry that's outfitted with everything a garden or flower enthusiast might need.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
5 Aug. 2025
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Walker dreams of connecting with celebrity car enthusiasts who share their passion for both automotive culture and community service.—
Melissa Noel,
Essence,
2 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Mammoth Lakes Highley has one more must-visit small town to recommend for outdoor lovers: Mammoth Lakes.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Aug. 2025
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Why bother, when there’s a big and growing market out there for innovative ways to link up pets, pet lovers and new technology?—
Russell Flannery,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The choice between a bureaucrat and a dilettante to run an army − in his days, like in ours − seems like an obvious one.—
Michel Anteby,
The Conversation,
28 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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Needless to say, the terrorist groupie’s apologists at Brown were apoplectic that this savage had been tossed out of the country.—
Howie Carr,
Boston Herald,
19 Mar. 2025
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In Cameron Crowe’s semi-autobiographical film, the actress plays Penny Lane, a groupie for the fictional band Stillwater.—
Hannah Malach,
WWD,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Collector.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collector. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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