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as in scholar
a person having a knowledgeable and fine appreciation of the arts
a forthcoming exhibit at the art museum that is eagerly awaited by connoisseurs of ancient Greek pottery
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as in expert
a person with a high level of knowledge or skill in a field
works that are highly prized by connoisseurs of art glass
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Recent Examples of connoisseur
Tote bag connoisseurs once again celebrated Trader Joe's latest product drop.
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Greta Cross,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
Zuppardi’s has operated a thriving wholesale program, supplying personal-sized frozen pizzas to supermarkets, bars and breweries in Connecticut as well as to pizza connoisseurs across the country, the city noted in a statement.
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Pamela McLoughlin,
Hartford Courant,
16 June 2026
Yes, this is a real option for aspiring connoisseurs.
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Ed Silverman,
STAT,
15 June 2026
Today the designation of waterman or -woman is bestowed upon ocean connoisseurs who excel at paddling, free diving, surfing, and navigation, and big-wave athlete Kai Lenny is one of those carrying on this legacy.
—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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Greta Cross,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
Zuppardi’s has operated a thriving wholesale program, supplying personal-sized frozen pizzas to supermarkets, bars and breweries in Connecticut as well as to pizza connoisseurs across the country, the city noted in a statement.
—
Pamela McLoughlin,
Hartford Courant,
16 June 2026
Yes, this is a real option for aspiring connoisseurs.
—
Ed Silverman,
STAT,
15 June 2026
Today the designation of waterman or -woman is bestowed upon ocean connoisseurs who excel at paddling, free diving, surfing, and navigation, and big-wave athlete Kai Lenny is one of those carrying on this legacy.
—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for connoisseur
Recent Examples of Synonyms for connoisseur
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For a quarter century, Jane Calvert has been on a mission shared by few scholars of the Revolutionary War era.
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Debate over the World War I-era killings, widely seen by scholars as the first genocide of the 20th century, now collides with international accusations over Israel’s conduct in Gaza.
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Legislative expert and law professor Chris Micheli said lawmakers frequently include controversial provisions in bills during the early stages of the legislative process.
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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.
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Her death came seven months after devotees had marked Khadijah’s 90th birthday.
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Great news for tennis (and Royals) devotees, Wimbledon is officially underway!
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While theology and ministry studies were designated as nonprofessional, the master of divinity degree often pursued by eventual pastors or ministers does retain professional status.
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In one mega master in San Antonio, Texas, out of the 175 cases ordered to appear before a judge one morning, about 40 people didn’t show up, said attorney Jessica Smith Bobadilla.
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Thinking otherwise is the mistake of amateurs and dilettantes.
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Is Steyer just a billionaire dilettante trying to buy an office?
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Meanwhile, Alouette has become an adept of dye recipes.
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But if the destination is appealing and the driver adept, the journey is bound to be worth taking.
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For both the collector and the curator, there was never any doubt where that exhibition belonged.
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Co-owner Justin Weitz, a New York lawyer and art collector, is revealed as the visionary behind its meteoric rise.
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He was widely celebrated as a virtuoso who nurtured America’s economic well-being and whose nearly every utterance was parsed for clues as to where interest rates, the economy and the financial markets might be headed.
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The German drum virtuoso wasn’t deeply familiar with the band’s repertoire when Lee and Lifeson first brought her to Toronto to jam.
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“Connoisseur.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/connoisseur. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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