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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
Online watch communities have helped foster a new generation of horology enthusiasts, as connoisseurs young and old share their collections, spotlight master watchmakers and advertise second-hand and vintage watches for sale on platforms like TikTok Shop.
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Rosa Rahimi, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2025
The album flows in a mellow folk-rock groove, close to the Cranberries or Sheryl Crow or (for you really deep Nineties pop connoisseurs) early Duncan Shiek.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 1 May 2025
Smith and Hook Cabernet Sauvignon For the wine connoisseur
Bold, rich and full bodied, this California red is a standout choice for wine-loving moms.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Apr. 2025
The late-night tea house in downtown Los Angeles’ arts district has become a cozy stop for tea connoisseurs, but also 20-year-old TikTokers.
—Jasmine Ting, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Apr. 2025
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Rosa Rahimi, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2025
The album flows in a mellow folk-rock groove, close to the Cranberries or Sheryl Crow or (for you really deep Nineties pop connoisseurs) early Duncan Shiek.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 1 May 2025
Smith and Hook Cabernet Sauvignon For the wine connoisseur
Bold, rich and full bodied, this California red is a standout choice for wine-loving moms.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Apr. 2025
The late-night tea house in downtown Los Angeles’ arts district has become a cozy stop for tea connoisseurs, but also 20-year-old TikTokers.
—Jasmine Ting, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for connoisseur
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Immigration authorities released visiting Georgetown University scholar Badar Khan Suri on Wednesday following a federal judge’s ruling.—
Joseph Wilkinson,
New York Daily News,
14 May 2025
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Wednesday's court hearing was attended by dozens of people, including the scholar's family members, friends and colleagues at Georgetown and advocates.—
Soo Rin Kim,
ABC News,
14 May 2025
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Only 20 experts out of the roughly 525 who did the work at USAID's Bureau of Humanitarian Assistance and its Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Relief are being hired by PRM, the source said.—
Jonathan Landay,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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Lynn Richardson-Godfrey, CXO at the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, is an expert in transformative marketing for nonprofits & iconic brands.—
Lynn Godfrey,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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Other highlights of the day’s schedule include a 5K and kids’ fun run at 8 a.m. (which is, devotees will note, two more Ks than last year); a morning parade at 9:30, a classic car show, wiener dog races and an appearance by family-friendly science performers 3M Visiting Wizards.—
Jared Kaufman,
Twin Cities,
9 May 2025
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According to devotees—especially followers of ketogenic and paleo diets or intermittent fasting—this intriguing combo boosts energy and concentration.—
Alessandra Signorelli,
Vogue,
30 Apr. 2025
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Every art lover must visit The Louvre at least once in their lifetime not just to see Leonardo’s incredible Mona Lisa and the famous Venus de Milo but for the quieter galleries too in the Richelieu wing with works by masters like Rubens, Rembrandt and Vermeer.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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Get The Recipe 02 of 10 Pineapple Cherry Dump Cake Some of Grandma’s recipes take a practiced hand in the kitchen to master, but old-school dump cake recipes are literally foolproof.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
19 May 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
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Him and all the other dilettantes who don’t know the wonders of VistaVision.—
Glenn Whipp,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 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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The result is that just these English words, representing just this original document, make for a new and somewhat undiscovered book, even to Marxist adepts.—
Benjamin Kunkel,
Harpers Magazine,
28 Mar. 2025
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Artists, collectors, philanthropists, and art world luminaries came together to celebrate at the MoMA PS1 2025 Annual Gala and to raise more than $1.8 million.—
Natasha Gural,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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Handbag collectors are likely to make a beeline for Schwartz’s Hermès Ostrich Tri-Color Birkin 35 with Palladium Hardware, on offer for $36,900.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
14 May 2025
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Become Good At Something In Groundhog Day, Connors appears to relive the same day hundreds of times over; however, throughout the course of the film, Connors learns to speak French and becomes an expert at ice sculpting and a virtuoso pianist.—
Michael Hicks,
Forbes.com,
7 May 2025
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During a pivotal moment of Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club on Broadway, country virtuoso Orville Peck makes a bold choice.—
Stephen Daw,
Billboard,
15 Apr. 2025
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“Connoisseur.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/connoisseur. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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