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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
Whiskey connoisseurs may not have to worry about supplies running low.
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Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 22 Dec. 2025
Our group included a mix of Scotch connoisseurs and novices—those willing to learn and those more interested in the train’s other trappings.
—Jake Emen, Robb Report, 18 Dec. 2025
Kalamera 50-Bottle Wine Refrigerator Budding wine connoisseurs will love Kalamera’s fridge, which can hold up to 50 standard-size bottles of their favorite reds, whites, and sparkling wines.
—Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Nov. 2025
Sip and savor different types of whiskey at this event aimed at helping both beginners and connoisseurs expand their knowledge of whiskey and taste special spirits.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 28 Nov. 2025
According to Rosendahl, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for wine connoisseurs and royal collectors to buy an extremely rare piece of history.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2025
Unique gifts like a seafood tool set and a Le Creuset holiday mug are perfect for the culinary connoisseurs.
—Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 23 Nov. 2025
Pothos Pothos is easy to care for, adaptable in bright or low light environments and a great plant for beginners and houseplant connoisseurs alike.
—Chris McKeown, Cincinnati Enquirer, 14 Nov. 2025
Chai masala connoisseurs assemble!
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2025
Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 22 Dec. 2025
Our group included a mix of Scotch connoisseurs and novices—those willing to learn and those more interested in the train’s other trappings.
—Jake Emen, Robb Report, 18 Dec. 2025
Kalamera 50-Bottle Wine Refrigerator Budding wine connoisseurs will love Kalamera’s fridge, which can hold up to 50 standard-size bottles of their favorite reds, whites, and sparkling wines.
—Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Nov. 2025
Sip and savor different types of whiskey at this event aimed at helping both beginners and connoisseurs expand their knowledge of whiskey and taste special spirits.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 28 Nov. 2025
According to Rosendahl, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for wine connoisseurs and royal collectors to buy an extremely rare piece of history.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2025
Unique gifts like a seafood tool set and a Le Creuset holiday mug are perfect for the culinary connoisseurs.
—Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 23 Nov. 2025
Pothos Pothos is easy to care for, adaptable in bright or low light environments and a great plant for beginners and houseplant connoisseurs alike.
—Chris McKeown, Cincinnati Enquirer, 14 Nov. 2025
Chai masala connoisseurs assemble!
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 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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Both of our experts say that incorporating a mix of elements helps the room feel less stark and flat.—
Ashlyn Needham,
The Spruce,
8 Jan. 2026
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But many environmental experts, including Earthjustice senior attorney Mychal Ozaeta, say the proposal caters to the coal industry rather than protecting communities.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026
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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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The two worked together on Anderson’s most recent film, The Phoenician Scheme, for which Sharp sourced original paintings by such masters as Pierre-Auguste Renoir and René Magritte for the art collection owned by Zsa-Zsa Korda (played by Benicio Del Toro).—
Stephanie Sporn,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Jan. 2026
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Hughes is a certified personal trainer with a masters in holistic nutrition and about 20 years of experience helping clients get strong with weights.—
Deborah Vankin,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Jan. 2026
Noun
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There are moments when great artists are won over by the magic of certain cities and then forever change the way that the world sees them.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Jan. 2026
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Fast forward to 2025, and these tactics of recombination and pastiche have become well-established in experimental music, as artists reframe the odds and ends of the past and present through contemporary insight.—
H.D. Angel,
Pitchfork,
7 Jan. 2026
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They were accompanied by vocal virtuosos Lucius and blues-rock rippers Judith Hill and Eric Krasno, each fixtures in the local music community trying to rebuild itself in the wake of the Eaton fire.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Jan. 2026
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Geese, a quartet of young rock virtuosos from Brooklyn, capture the vibe shift in freaky fidelity.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
12 Dec. 2025
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“Connoisseurs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/connoisseurs. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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