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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
The one that connoisseurs tend to care about the most, of course, is India Pale Ale.
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Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
In 2019, Lung made a deal with Pop Mart, a company that caters to toy connoisseurs and influencers, to sell the figurines.
—Fortune, 2 Sep. 2025
The people behind these neighborhood haunts aim to fill the gap between home and work, turn strangers into neighbors and friends, and give locals and connoisseurs alike plenty of options to wet their whistles.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 20 Aug. 2025
Mini coffee grinders are perfect for coffee connoisseurs looking to travel with their grinder or even to save some counter space at home.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2025
Global connoisseurs know Rwandan beans to be among the finest in the world, but Kigali’s craft coffee movement has only been gaining momentum in recent years, thanks to popular local operations like Question Coffee and Rubia Coffee Roasters, who are converting a nation of tea drinkers.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Dec. 2024
But make no mistake, Escape Cafe isn’t only for connoisseurs.
—Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
Who Was There Pearl Lam, the renowned gallerist known for championing boundary-pushing contemporary artists, joined Korman in welcoming an intimate gathering of journalists, collectors, and culinary connoisseurs.
—Jaime Sloane, SPIN, 16 Dec. 2024
Even though all IPAs feature hops prominently, the flavor differences between a traditional style IPA and a hazy are apparent even to non-connoisseurs.
—Erik Ofgang, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
In 2019, Lung made a deal with Pop Mart, a company that caters to toy connoisseurs and influencers, to sell the figurines.
—Fortune, 2 Sep. 2025
The people behind these neighborhood haunts aim to fill the gap between home and work, turn strangers into neighbors and friends, and give locals and connoisseurs alike plenty of options to wet their whistles.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 20 Aug. 2025
Mini coffee grinders are perfect for coffee connoisseurs looking to travel with their grinder or even to save some counter space at home.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2025
Global connoisseurs know Rwandan beans to be among the finest in the world, but Kigali’s craft coffee movement has only been gaining momentum in recent years, thanks to popular local operations like Question Coffee and Rubia Coffee Roasters, who are converting a nation of tea drinkers.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Dec. 2024
But make no mistake, Escape Cafe isn’t only for connoisseurs.
—Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
Who Was There Pearl Lam, the renowned gallerist known for championing boundary-pushing contemporary artists, joined Korman in welcoming an intimate gathering of journalists, collectors, and culinary connoisseurs.
—Jaime Sloane, SPIN, 16 Dec. 2024
Even though all IPAs feature hops prominently, the flavor differences between a traditional style IPA and a hazy are apparent even to non-connoisseurs.
—Erik Ofgang, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for connoisseurs
Noun
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The scholars included a variety of specialists, including experts in the text of the Quran, jurisprudence, and calligraphy.—
Livia Gershon,
JSTOR Daily,
14 Sep. 2025
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Multiple rights experts and scholars say Israel's military assault on Gaza amounts to genocide.—
Jarrett Renshaw,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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But throughout the forum, experts warned against rushing into adoption for the sake of innovation.—
Lauren Giella,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Therefore, human accessibility experts and user testers with disabilities must always be kept in the loop.—
Gus Alexiou,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The lower forecasts stem from the philosophy that the audience for this movie is niche-focused, limited to Demon Slayer devotees, and that no audience expansion is possible.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
13 Sep. 2025
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And then there are the old school devotees like Frank Johnson, who’d just like to bite into the soft flesh of a McIntosh.—
Mark Dent,
HubSpot,
12 Sep. 2025
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These masters of photosynthesis use solar energy to cause reactions between carbon dioxide and water in specialized organelles, making oxygen and organic carbon.—
Katherine Bourzac,
Quanta Magazine,
15 Sep. 2025
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It’s been more than five years since Clare Yeo got her masters in piano performance, but this fall, she’s assigned herself a semester of coursework.—
Harmeet Kaur,
CNN Money,
13 Sep. 2025
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Left-wing critics—including members of his own party—have resisted his attempts to cut welfare spending, and argue that Britain hasn’t sufficiently criticized Israel’s war in Gaza.—
Helen Lewis,
The Atlantic,
13 Sep. 2025
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Each section offers a spoiler-free plot summary along with a trailer, some context on its stars and creators, and a look at why critics were so impressed.—
Travis Bean,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Having built an impressive resume that counts Naomi Campbell as an early client, the star first worked closely with mentor Pat McGrath to develop his skills, soon becoming one of the most coveted make-up artists in the industry.—
Jessica Bennett,
VIBE.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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The event features several dance performances, photocard trading, and special appearances by dancers and music artists.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Needless to say, fans have been waiting for the Limitless One to make his triumphant return.—
Jeremy Hanna,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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Of the two brothers, Jeremiah is the antagonist of the season, mainly because fans have been rooting for Conrad and Belly since day one, while Jeremiah stands in their way.—
Olivia Petter,
Vogue,
16 Sep. 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 18 Sep. 2025.
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