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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
Today the designation of waterman or -woman is bestowed upon ocean connoisseurs who excel at paddling, free diving, surfing, and navigation, and big-wave athlete Kai Lenny is one of those carrying on this legacy.
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Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026
Longtime connoisseurs of the Sam’s Club bakery may recognize this one.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 1 May 2026
Today, the destination continues to wow culinary connoisseurs with its unique offerings informed by Native American and Mexican traditions.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2026
These two beacons of truth and connoisseurs of mess have been bonded for over a decade, sharing the traumas of a crappy Boston dorm room and a pitiful Brooklyn dating scene.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 21 Apr. 2026
The reason for all the commotion lies with those vines, which connoisseurs say add an unparalleled depth and complexity to the wine.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026
Available in two different colorways, conservative design connoisseurs will likely find comfort in the classic blue and natural beige color combo, while the punchy purple and green option might entice those with more adventurous color appetites.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 17 Mar. 2026
Wine lovers can indulge in exclusive vintner dinners set at some of Charlotte’s top restaurants, along with a Collector’s Gala & Live Auction crafted to intrigue wine connoisseurs.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 4 Mar. 2026
This week, tens of thousands of creative connoisseurs, collectors, and art enthusiasts descended on Los Angeles for fairs, gallery dinners, and other Art Week events.
—Payton Turkeltaub, Vogue, 2 Mar. 2026
Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026
Longtime connoisseurs of the Sam’s Club bakery may recognize this one.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 1 May 2026
Today, the destination continues to wow culinary connoisseurs with its unique offerings informed by Native American and Mexican traditions.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2026
These two beacons of truth and connoisseurs of mess have been bonded for over a decade, sharing the traumas of a crappy Boston dorm room and a pitiful Brooklyn dating scene.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 21 Apr. 2026
The reason for all the commotion lies with those vines, which connoisseurs say add an unparalleled depth and complexity to the wine.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026
Available in two different colorways, conservative design connoisseurs will likely find comfort in the classic blue and natural beige color combo, while the punchy purple and green option might entice those with more adventurous color appetites.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 17 Mar. 2026
Wine lovers can indulge in exclusive vintner dinners set at some of Charlotte’s top restaurants, along with a Collector’s Gala & Live Auction crafted to intrigue wine connoisseurs.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 4 Mar. 2026
This week, tens of thousands of creative connoisseurs, collectors, and art enthusiasts descended on Los Angeles for fairs, gallery dinners, and other Art Week events.
—Payton Turkeltaub, Vogue, 2 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for connoisseurs
Noun
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Five security scholars interviewed by Reuters agreed the infrastructure broadly could support China’s nuclear program, as well as other military purposes.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
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Our scholars in Park Heights deserve a true athletic experience.—
Madeline Burke,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
Noun
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Some experts put the total amount of federal and state COVID money that ended up in the hand of fraudsters at nearly $1 trillion.—
Las Vegas Review-Journal,
Twin Cities,
7 June 2026
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Past stowaway cases raise security concerns Situations like this one, while uncommon, sound alarms about lapses in aviation security, experts say.—
Sneha Dhandapani,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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Such declarations mean little to devotees like Marta Azcona, proprietor of Botanica La Fe a la Santísima Muerte in Fort Worth, Texas, whose shop is a warren of Santa Muerte statues, candles, bracelets and figurines.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
7 June 2026
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By the time the early hours of June 20 roll around, there’s a non-zero chance that New Yorkers will be erecting a statue of Karl-Anthony Towns in Union Square and an army of Timothée Chalamet devotees will have seized control of the city’s 789 bridges and tunnels.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
3 June 2026
Noun
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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
Noun
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Utterback, who’d just gotten married and bought a house in Omaha, instead devoted himself to learning on his own, poring over books, making regular trips to Japan, and befriending masters of the craft.—
Hannah Goldfield,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
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For decades, sanctions, shortages and limited imports forced Cuban mechanics to become masters of improvisation.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 June 2026
Noun
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Additionally, Altos de Chavón, a stunning Mediterranean-style amphitheater, is the perfect place to enjoy concerts by major international artists.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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In recent years, drag has been positioned as a cultural lightning rod as part of a right-wing political effort to paint drag artists as depraved actors out to pervert gender norms, especially for children.—
David Mack,
CNN Money,
10 June 2026
Noun
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Other guitar virtuosos might crave at least a little downtime between concluding a Las Vegas concert residency with one band and launching a national tour with another band, not but Joe Satriani.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Apr. 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
Cite this Entry
“Connoisseurs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/connoisseurs. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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