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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
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
The reason for all the commotion lies with those vines, which connoisseurs say add an unparalleled depth and complexity to the wine.
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Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
31 Mar. 2026
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
The reason for all the commotion lies with those vines, which connoisseurs say add an unparalleled depth and complexity to the wine.
—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
31 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for connoisseurs
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But legal scholars said any change to the center's name could not be done unilaterally by the board and instead required congressional action.
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One of this year’s highlights was a panel discussion featuring scholars and historians from UNC Charlotte and the local community.
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The district continues to face ongoing challenges from declining enrollment and chronic absenteeism — both apparently exacerbated by federal deportation threats, according to some experts.
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In recent months, Google DeepMind, Meta and Anthropic have begun to hire experts in psychology, philosophy and ethics in order to research the topics of machine consciousness and AI welfare.
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In parts of Canada, three- to five-hour drives to the nearest T&T are common, devotees say.
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Just as World Cup fans are sporting their favorite teams’ jerseys and colors, Knicks devotees are still favoring blue and orange in solidarity to the team’s first NBA title since 1973.
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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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Because these islands were so isolated, Caymanians became masters of resourcefulness.
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González developed her classic yet defiantly modern approach while studying at the University of Seville, where Spanish masters such as Diego Velázquez and Francisco de Zurbarán painted in the naturalist Baroque tradition.
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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 26 Jun. 2026.
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