CONNOISSEURS Synonyms: 67 Similar and Opposite Words

connoisseurs

noun

plural of connoisseur

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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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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 For discerning connoisseurs, Paris is the destination to find these pieces. — Micaela English, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2026 And coffee connoisseurs are ready to drink the potentially dementia-dodging delicacy. — 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 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

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Noun

In recent years, thanks to the work of scholars, artists, and local activists, public awareness of the violence of 1898 has increased.

— Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 3 July 2026
For a quarter century, Jane Calvert has been on a mission shared by few scholars of the Revolutionary War era.

— Hillel Italie, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026

Definition of scholars

Noun

But critics say that if the rule is implemented, the final sign-off for grants will no longer be in the hands of subject-matter experts within individual agencies, but in those of political appointees.

— Corinne Purtill, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
Justin Baldoni broke months of silence about his mutually destructive legal battle with fellow actor Blake Lively, hoping to sway the court of public opinion — but drawing a mixed verdict from public relations experts.

— David K. Li, NBC news, 9 July 2026

Definition of experts

Noun

Not quite even for hardcore devotees of his deep cuts, given his penchant for re-imagining and genre-bending his back catalogue during live performances.

— Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 7 July 2026
Like the reading, this anthology finds its form through Adnan’s life, pulling her devotees into a chorus of voices.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 July 2026

Definition of devotees

Noun

These two masters of image management provided colliding—utopian versus dystopian—scenes at contrasting Fourth of July weekend mega events.

— Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Time, 8 July 2026
At the time, Taylor was in the process of re-recording her first six albums after not being given the chance to buy back her masters, but has since secured complete ownership of her discography.

— Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 6 July 2026

Definition of masters

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Many artists have featured the phrase on social media, turning it into an unofficial campaign to support Mexico.

— Eduard Cauich, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
Along with performances from artists spanning country, pop and R&B, viewers can experience a massive fireworks and drone show choreographed to a live score by the Grammy Award-winning Nashville Symphony.

— Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 4 July 2026

Definition of artists

Noun

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
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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