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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
And coffee connoisseurs are ready to drink the potentially dementia-dodging delicacy.
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Lauren Pastrana,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
Tote bag connoisseurs once again celebrated Trader Joe's latest product drop.
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Greta Cross,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
Zuppardi’s has operated a thriving wholesale program, supplying personal-sized frozen pizzas to supermarkets, bars and breweries in Connecticut as well as to pizza connoisseurs across the country, the city noted in a statement.
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Pamela McLoughlin,
Hartford Courant,
16 June 2026
Yes, this is a real option for aspiring connoisseurs.
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Ed Silverman,
STAT,
15 June 2026
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.
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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.
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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.
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Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
21 Apr. 2026
Lauren Pastrana,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
Tote bag connoisseurs once again celebrated Trader Joe's latest product drop.
—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
Zuppardi’s has operated a thriving wholesale program, supplying personal-sized frozen pizzas to supermarkets, bars and breweries in Connecticut as well as to pizza connoisseurs across the country, the city noted in a statement.
—
Pamela McLoughlin,
Hartford Courant,
16 June 2026
Yes, this is a real option for aspiring connoisseurs.
—
Ed Silverman,
STAT,
15 June 2026
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.
—
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for connoisseurs
Noun
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The manuscript, a treatise of Epicurean philosophy also likely written by Philodemus, was entirely unknown to scholars before the Challenge.
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Electronic dance music scholars have noted that countercultural scenes have shifted into a global industry, reshaping or erasing local meanings in favor of commercialization.
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But experts cautioned against reading too much into year-over-year numbers that can fluctuate based on many factors — including how authorities classify and count certain offenses.
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The market for first-time homebuyers isn't likely to change dramatically over the next few years, housing experts say.
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For prog rock devotees, the personnel alone reads like a dream lineup.
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Her death came seven months after devotees had marked Khadijah’s 90th birthday.
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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.
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During her Lover era, Swift found herself in a public dispute with talent manager Scooter Braun and Big Machine Records over the purchase of the masters of her first six albums.
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Above all else, in the aftermath of the Eras Tour and Swift reclaiming her masters, what feels most essential to her from a public-facing perspective is image control.
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The broad genre of pop also gives artists room to experiment, said O’Brien, adding that audiences these days are well aware of the concept of eras and understand artists will go through multiple ones throughout their careers.
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Davis is credited with elevating musical talent into landmark artists, including Janis Joplin, Santana, Barry Manilow, Chicago, Pink Floyd, Earth, Wind & Fire, and Aerosmith.
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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.
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Suffused with dread and bathed in reverb, the record captures two virtuosos at their most vulnerable.
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“Connoisseurs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/connoisseurs. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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