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as in scholars
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 experts
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 connoisseurs
Chai masala connoisseurs assemble!
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Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2025
Calling all chocolate connoisseurs!
—Paloma Chavez, Sacbee.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Such sets are great for wine connoisseurs or for parties that have to accommodate many people.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2025
Welcome back, fellow diplomacy connoisseurs, to The Diplomat, season three, the show where the most outrageous thing is almost guaranteed to happen in every episode.
—Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2025
As Contenders connoisseurs know, this is an exclusive Deadline event designed for voting guild members.
—The Deadline Team, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2025
For wine connoisseurs who are interested in details about each wine, there’s a website that includes more information, including the region of origin and a brief history, along with the best food pairings.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
Wealthy connoisseurs are investing less in their passions, from art to fine wine.
—Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2025
Coffee connoisseurs also committed to brewing the perfect cup, focusing on quality and sustainability.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Sep. 2025
Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2025
Calling all chocolate connoisseurs!
—Paloma Chavez, Sacbee.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Such sets are great for wine connoisseurs or for parties that have to accommodate many people.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2025
Welcome back, fellow diplomacy connoisseurs, to The Diplomat, season three, the show where the most outrageous thing is almost guaranteed to happen in every episode.
—Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2025
As Contenders connoisseurs know, this is an exclusive Deadline event designed for voting guild members.
—The Deadline Team, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2025
For wine connoisseurs who are interested in details about each wine, there’s a website that includes more information, including the region of origin and a brief history, along with the best food pairings.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
Wealthy connoisseurs are investing less in their passions, from art to fine wine.
—Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2025
Coffee connoisseurs also committed to brewing the perfect cup, focusing on quality and sustainability.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for connoisseurs
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Rolling Stone spoke with two scholars who explain that the clips, overwhelmingly targeting Black women, play on decades-old stereotypes used to slander welfare recipients.—
Andre Gee,
Rolling Stone,
6 Nov. 2025
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Multiple scholars focus on the Black and Native experiences, allowing those sides of the stories to feel like more than mere footnotes, if never truly focal.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Nov. 2025
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At the time, some human rights experts voiced concerns that his presidency risked backsliding on the democratic gains made since Suharto’s authoritarian regime.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
11 Nov. 2025
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But experts warn that older cars and electric vehicles may need some extra care before hitting the road.—
Jalen Williams,
USA Today,
11 Nov. 2025
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Eight times MetLife has played host to a sea of fans—No Shoes Nation devotees—who came to soak in Chesney’s unique blend of country, rock and island music, paired with his positive, easy energy.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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Godchaux was a divisive figure among Grateful Dead devotees — many fans were frankly outright disdainful of her presence on stage.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
3 Nov. 2025
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He was investigated by the SS on the orders of Heinrich Himmler but convinced his investigators, all adepts of Deutsche Physik, that he was engaged in worthwhile teaching and research.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Oct. 2025
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Rosewood Amsterdam, for example, is an art gallery in its own right, with an expansive collection of more than 1,000 artworks that spotlight both new-generation talent and Dutch masters.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
4 Nov. 2025
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Air Mail’s fate shows that even the masters of the old form faced major headwinds when trying to navigate the new media landscape.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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Cincinnati Art Museum's Holiday Market The Cincinnati Art Museum is bringing together local artists and artisans for one convenient shopping experience at its yearly seasonal gift market.—
Caroline Ritzie,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
12 Nov. 2025
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Close behind this mini-murderer’s row of female artists with four nods is Zach Top, a neotraditionalist who’s found favor across basically all country quadrants.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
11 Nov. 2025
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Most of the seven-track project was recorded in a 10-day period at a Los Angeles home studio, where Afrobeats superproducers GuiltyBeatz and P2J and R&B virtuosos Jack Dine and Cam Griffin congregated to craft Odeal’s vibrant, vulnerable sound.—
Heran Mamo,
Billboard,
3 Sep. 2019
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“Connoisseurs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/connoisseurs. Accessed 20 Nov. 2025.
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