connoisseur

noun

ˌkä-nə-ˈsər How to pronounce connoisseur (audio)
Definition of connoisseurnext
1
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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2
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 the kindly Florida manatee, connoisseur of bayou seagrass, sometimes flies into a carnivorous rage, snapping up fish and gnashing them in its terrible teeth. — David Merritt Johns, The Atlantic, 27 June 2026 Michael Corbett, 85, has been a history lover and antiques connoisseur for the better part of more than half a century. — Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2026 Cricket, a reserved but gifted artist, and Olympia, a slightly older, worldly art connoisseur. — Air Mail, 27 June 2026 Despite owning the winery and another vineyard in California, Soloviev wasn’t a connoisseur. — Reeves Wiedeman, Curbed, 22 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for connoisseur
Recent Examples of Synonyms for connoisseur
  1. scholar
  2. expert
  3. devotee
  4. master
  5. dilettante
  6. adept
  7. collector
  8. virtuoso
Noun
  • But University of Pennsylvania classics scholar Emily Wilson, who published her own translation of Homer's epic in 2017, says Nolan's script is poorly written and lacking in emotional depth and character development.
    — Dave Davies, NPR, 29 July 2026
  • Native Forward has since funded over 22,000 scholars, significantly increasing Native professionals.
    — Laurel Donnellan, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of scholar
Noun
  • Under the heady ride of turf expert Hector Berrios, Gold Phoenix saved ground inside, held off 3-5 favorite Formidable Man down the stretch and caught Cabo Spirit near the wire to win the $250,000 Grade II Eddie Read Stakes.
    — Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 July 2026
  • While beneficial, some experts suggest alternatives like 529 plans might offer better tax treatment for gains if not receiving the seed money.
    — Erik Sherman, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
Definition of expert
Noun
  • The revelation of Shadow’s possible perch-cute spurred an array of emotions from the family’s devotees.
    — Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2026
  • Now, devotees can score the label’s bestselling jeans while staying frugal.
    — Camila Quimper, Footwear News, 24 July 2026
Definition of devotee
Noun
  • The competition series featured masters of shamanism, tarot, face and foot reading, saju and other divination disciplines competing in challenges that tested their abilities, using tools including fans, bells, dowsing rods and modern-day laptops.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 30 July 2026
  • This story covers the rise of robots rebelling against their masters.
    — Ollie Barder, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of master
Noun
  • Thinking otherwise is the mistake of amateurs and dilettantes.
    — Padgett Powell, Harpers Magazine, 30 June 2026
  • Is Steyer just a billionaire dilettante trying to buy an office?
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
Definition of dilettante
Noun
  • Lest things get predictable, Tasjan’s adept at letting the music battle with the lyrics in a way that hints at how any experience is far more complex than we are led to believe.
    — Marissa R. Moss, Rolling Stone, 17 July 2026
  • Tech pioneer adept at shifting gears Atom Power was co-founded in 2015 by Kouroussis and Ryan Kennedy as a UNC Charlotte incubator, a project that started at the college before spinning off its own company and moving to the Lake Norman area.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 11 Mar. 2026
Definition of adept
Noun
  • The pair found that the earliest someone dared to grow it in Florida was in the 1920s, when rare fruit collector Wallace Johnston took a stab.
    — Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026
  • One collector who purchases the base edition will receive this 1-of-1 autograph.
    — Larry Holder, New York Times, 24 July 2026
Definition of collector
Noun
  • Jones eventually embraced a broad swath of influences ranging from the inimitable Stevie Wonder to prog-rock virtuoso Keith Emerson.
    — Dave Gil De Rubio, Daily News, 14 July 2026
  • Just two weeks after Bob Dylan guitarist Doug Lancio vanished from the tour and was replaced by jazz virtuoso Julian Lage, Bob Britt — who has played guitar in Dylan’s band since 2019 — has apparently left the group as well.
    — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 29 June 2026
Definition of virtuoso

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