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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
Even travelers who aren't wine connoisseurs will feel welcome and comfortable while enjoying tastings in Santa Barbara.
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Chantelle Kincy, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2026
This January in metro Atlanta, be a spectator at a wine competition, become a coffee connoisseur or learn to make zero-proof cocktails.
—Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 3 Jan. 2026
Roker is a bit of a key lime pie connoisseur.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 28 Dec. 2025
Whiskey connoisseurs may not have to worry about supplies running low.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 22 Dec. 2025
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Chantelle Kincy, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2026
This January in metro Atlanta, be a spectator at a wine competition, become a coffee connoisseur or learn to make zero-proof cocktails.
—Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 3 Jan. 2026
Roker is a bit of a key lime pie connoisseur.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 28 Dec. 2025
Whiskey connoisseurs may not have to worry about supplies running low.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 22 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for connoisseur
Recent Examples of Synonyms for connoisseur
Noun
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The new Ackerman program at UT will house the Rosenthal-Levy scholars program, which is also available to University of Florida students enrolled at their institution’s Hamilton School.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
4 Feb. 2026
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Trump has shifted Washington’s approach to Beijing away from a great-power struggle and toward a more transactional relationship centered around trade and tech competition, a Brookings scholar wrote.—
Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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Wright has hinted more orders could be coming this year, which experts say could continue inflating customer bills around the nation.—
Ella Nilsen,
CNN Money,
5 Feb. 2026
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The rival bids have drawn scrutiny from antitrust experts and lawmakers, who worry that either death could reduce competition in an entertainment industry already dominated by streaming giants.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Feb. 2026
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Sports fandom is 'part of your identity' Especially for diehard devotees, the emotional attachment fans have to their teams can be interwoven with hometown pride, family history, geographic loyalty, personal identity and self-esteem.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
6 Feb. 2026
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Queen Camilla has been a brooch devotee since day one of her royal tenure.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
5 Feb. 2026
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Among the special guests invited to Shapiro's address are a number of educators and first responders, including a master's student at the University of Pennsylvania, an Erie Police Department lieutenant and a Montgomery County couple scammed by cyber criminals.—
Alexandra Simon,
CBS News,
3 Feb. 2026
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The true puppet master is his archnemesis Roper, who faked his death in captivity years ago.—
Max Gao,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Feb. 2026
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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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From Senior Editor Jessie Gaynor, who highlighted not one Tweet, but an entire body of work from one of the best to ever do it: A thorough accounting of Joyce Carol Oates’ viral tweets is a task better suited to her extremely lucky future biographer than to a dilettante like me.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 Nov. 2025
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For Sanders, the challenge will be balancing aggression and prudence , avoiding turnovers against a defense adept at disguising coverage, while still pushing the ball deep enough to challenge a typically conservative Browns offense.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Nov. 2025
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But if the destination is appealing and the driver adept, the journey is bound to be worth taking.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
27 Oct. 2025
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Located at 262 Mott Street in New York City, the Wrangler Archive Gallery displays original 1947 rodeo denim to hard-to-find vintage gems sourced from the brand’s own archives as well as Japanese collector Ric Kanamaru’s private collection.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
6 Feb. 2026
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Reseller and collector @pgknows got his hands on the rare pair of sneakers brand new in a size 12.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
6 Feb. 2026
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Suffused with dread and bathed in reverb, the record captures two virtuosos at their most vulnerable.—
Paul A. Thompson,
Pitchfork,
23 Jan. 2026
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And the first half was a virtuoso blend of aggressiveness and controlling tempo from Payton, as Nix had a couple of deep shots to Marvin Mims and Lil'Jordan Humphrey, but also controlled the game with his legs.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
18 Jan. 2026
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“Connoisseur.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/connoisseur. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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