collector

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Recent Examples of collector Verlaine was not just a guitarist’s guitarist, but a collector’s collector — especially of books and music. Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 24 June 2026 They were donated by a collector and activist. Terry Tang, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026 Alas, it was ultimately sold to an unnamed collector in 1962. Jill Newman, Robb Report, 18 June 2026 The star also appears to be a collector of baseball hats. Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 16 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for collector
Recent Examples of Synonyms for collector
Noun
  • Despite owning the winery and another vineyard in California, Soloviev wasn’t a connoisseur.
    Reeves Wiedeman, Curbed, 22 June 2026
  • Tote bag connoisseurs once again celebrated Trader Joe's latest product drop.
    Greta Cross, USA Today, 17 June 2026
Noun
  • It also should be noted three-time MVP Jokic is a close friend of Braun who is an admirer of the former KU wing’s style of play and production on both offense and defense.
    Gary Bedore June 18, Kansas City Star, 18 June 2026
  • Tardieu, who has long counted himself an admirer of Brazil scored in the match and initially struggled to process the feat.
    Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 18 June 2026
Noun
  • Some fans flew from Portugal to Miami to watch Ronaldo play in his 25th career World Cup match.
    Anthony Chiang June 27, Miami Herald, 28 June 2026
  • One dog became the center of attention of Scottish fans who gathered in Boston for the World Cup.
    Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 28 June 2026
Noun
  • Bobby Jones becomes the first amateur in 29 years to win the British Open.
    Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 25 June 2026
  • The current entry system for amateurs, which includes not only high schoolers but also international players who sign at 16, is hardly a model of economic efficiency.
    Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 24 June 2026
Noun
  • Legislative expert and law professor Chris Micheli said lawmakers frequently include controversial provisions in bills during the early stages of the legislative process.
    June 24, CBS News, 25 June 2026
  • Given the significance of the peace deal, experts said Pakistan will certainly want to leverage its mediation role for economic benefit, particularly in its dealings with allies in Washington and the Gulf.
    Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 25 June 2026
Noun
  • Lewis, a formidable collector, accumulated these masterpieces alongside his daughter Vivienne, an equally impassioned art enthusiast.
    News Desk, Artforum, 25 June 2026
  • Pop culture and anime conventions have exploded in popularity across the United States, giving cosplayers and cartoon enthusiasts looking a place to celebrate their interests together.
    Zaire Breedlove, Charlotte Observer, 25 June 2026
Noun
  • From artisan bakeries and farmers markets to homemade loaves bubbling on kitchen counters, sourdough has developed a devoted following among food lovers.
    Daryl Austin, USA Today, 28 June 2026
  • Toni and Shakira appeared to be in trouble after one of the show’s most meta humiliation rituals, in which the group is treated to a showing of clips of themselves having private conversations about their castmates and lovers.
    Lillian Fishman, New Yorker, 27 June 2026
Noun
  • Is Steyer just a billionaire dilettante trying to buy an office?
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
  • 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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“Collector.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collector. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.

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