connoisseurs

noun

plural of connoisseur
1
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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2
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 Among connoisseurs, the top choice remains the Chocolate Line, a bean-to-bar producer run by Dominique and Fabienne Persoone. — New York Times, 16 July 2026 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
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  1. scholars
  2. experts
  3. devotees
  4. adepts
  5. masters
  6. artists
  7. virtuosos
Noun
  • Legal scholars have warned that attacks on infrastructure with wide civilian use in some circumstances could constitute a war crime under international law.
    — NPR Staff, NPR, 17 July 2026
  • As noted by Variety, some scholars believe the island inspired the location where Homer imagined Odysseus and his crew stopping to roast goats and replenish their supplies.
    — Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 17 July 2026
Definition of scholars
Noun
  • Looking ahead Audemard, the retired geologist who warned about a large-scale earthquake for years, said the experts’ recommendations need to be reflected in laws and building codes.
    — Syra Ortiz-Blanes, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026
  • Whether discovering familyrun wineries, exploring historic neighborhoods with local experts, or simply lingering over lunch in a quiet piazza, travelers have the freedom to engage with each destination at their own pace.
    — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 24 July 2026
Definition of experts
Noun
  • Especially for devotees of magical realism, there is much to appreciate in Whitehead’s fabulist reimagining of the American past.
    — Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 22 July 2026
  • To show evil forces and spirits that their god would confront them, devotees carried him around the city in processions that resembled those seen throughout Kyoto today.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 July 2026
Definition of devotees
Noun
  • 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
Definition of adepts
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  • The company has cultivated relationships with prop masters, costume designers and production designers, whose decisions often determine which watches appear on screen.
    — Anthony DeMarco, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • Nolan, of course, is one of the masters of building a faithful following over more than two decades.
    — Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026
Definition of masters
Noun
  • Cuban activist Salomé García met Otero Alcántara in Havana in 2012 through their work as artists.
    — Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 19 July 2026
  • Dylan’s live shows are dissected by fans in a way most artists’ aren’t.
    — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 18 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
Definition of virtuosos

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