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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
Coffee connoisseurs also committed to brewing the perfect cup, focusing on quality and sustainability.
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Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Sep. 2025
Newer wineries such as Carboy, Sauvage Spectrum and The Storm Cellar have also illuminated the industry, making sparkling wines and other products aimed at winning over non-connoisseurs.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 16 Sep. 2025
The foundation of any connoisseur seeking a piece of horological history, full of story and eternal appeal, must be honesty.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
The one that connoisseurs tend to care about the most, of course, is India Pale Ale.
—Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
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Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Sep. 2025
Newer wineries such as Carboy, Sauvage Spectrum and The Storm Cellar have also illuminated the industry, making sparkling wines and other products aimed at winning over non-connoisseurs.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 16 Sep. 2025
The foundation of any connoisseur seeking a piece of horological history, full of story and eternal appeal, must be honesty.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
The one that connoisseurs tend to care about the most, of course, is India Pale Ale.
—Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for connoisseur
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In recent months, as despotism intensified an increasing number of writers, scholars, and thinkers were declared foreign agents, and their books were taken off the shelves.—
Nina Khrushcheva,
Time,
3 Oct. 2025
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Dozens of press freedom groups and more than 100 leading writers, journalists and scholars called for Guevara’s release from ICE detention.—
Liam Reilly,
CNN Money,
3 Oct. 2025
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Some states have instituted requirements for websites with adult or pornographic content to verify visitors' age before granting access, although tech experts have pointed out VPNs can be used to get around those guardrails.—
Arpan Lobo,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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The Asheville Citizen Times asked a public policy expert about the shutdown.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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Of course Swift’s legion of devotees would scoff at the notion that their heroine was anything but a pop goddess, their very own Glinda the Good Witch sent to comfort with lyrical poetry and aid crumpled hearts.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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Then there’s the online fan call, where devotees get the chance to speak to their idols for a minute or two.—
Nicole Fell,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Oct. 2025
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Hearing about a shoe designer getting more attention than a professional athlete, Boyle remembered his own company’s involvement with a master of the craft.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
7 Oct. 2025
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This Levoit is down 30%, and a master of hair and fur removal.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
7 Oct. 2025
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Packer and Srulovich aren’t dilettantes, either.—
Lela London,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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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
Noun
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An effective trustee is skilled in conflict resolution and adept at maintaining open communication while prioritizing the trust’s objectives.—
Royce Ramey,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Slot shares this staple of Tottenham counterpart Ange Postecoglou’s attacking principles, with Porro adept at tucking inside to disrupt the opposition shape.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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His enthusiasm for collecting has endeared him to other people in the community, from customizing signatures to posting about the hobby, jumping on streams to rip packs and even walking the floor at some of the biggest card shows like any other average collector.—
Dan Woike,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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Here's more about the collector's journey and how the works ended up at Newfields.—
Domenica Bongiovanni,
IndyStar,
1 Oct. 2025
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Your little virtuoso can also activate the pixel piano player mode that builds and displays cool versions of their favorite animals.—
Pamela Brill,
Parents,
2 Oct. 2025
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Earlier, John Mayer opened with an easygoing, hour-long set interspersed with his moments of virtuoso guitar heat.—
Brian McCollum,
Freep.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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“Connoisseur.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/connoisseur. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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