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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 late art dealer Fred Kline attributed the work to Leonardo, but other connoisseurs have disputed its authenticity.
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Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 16 Jan. 2026
Cornville This cute little town has something to offer for wine connoisseurs.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 12 Jan. 2026
Even travelers who aren't wine connoisseurs will feel welcome and comfortable while enjoying tastings in Santa Barbara.
—Chantelle Kincy, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2026
Whiskey connoisseurs may not have to worry about supplies running low.
—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
Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 16 Jan. 2026
Cornville This cute little town has something to offer for wine connoisseurs.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 12 Jan. 2026
Even travelers who aren't wine connoisseurs will feel welcome and comfortable while enjoying tastings in Santa Barbara.
—Chantelle Kincy, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2026
Whiskey connoisseurs may not have to worry about supplies running low.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for connoisseurs
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Minnesota is a peaceful northern state, and the Twin Cities is an area of parks and lakes and bike paths, home to artists and writers and musicians and scholars.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Feb. 2026
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Even though the sketch was previously unknown to scholars, there were some clues to its provenance.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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Public health experts also criticized the president for making unfounded claims about highly politicized health issues.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Feb. 2026
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International relations experts said Lai’s battle for freedom could now spill over into the diplomatic sphere.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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Sports fandom is 'part of your identity' Especially for diehard devotees, the emotional attachment fans have to their teams can be interwoven with hometown pride, family history, geographic loyalty, personal identity and self-esteem.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
6 Feb. 2026
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Belters, devotees and innovators.—
Melinda Newman,
Billboard,
31 Jan. 2026
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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 low-down dive bar is draped in painterly shadows inspired by Renaissance masters, the stale cigarette stench palpable.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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The collection includes everything from paintings by European masters to ancient Greek and Roman sculpture, to Asian textiles to clothing by iconic fashion designers.—
Katie James Watkinson,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Feb. 2026
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But since his 2016 debut, Bad Bunny has emerged as the leader of a new cohort of barrier-breaking artists, among them Karol G, J Balvin, Anitta and Peso Pluma, who are globalizing the genre and redefining crossover appeal with their fierce cultural pride.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
5 Feb. 2026
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Musicians and other kinds of artists can have artistic names.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Feb. 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
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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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“Connoisseurs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/connoisseurs. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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