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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 one that connoisseurs tend to care about the most, of course, is India Pale Ale.
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Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
In 2019, Lung made a deal with Pop Mart, a company that caters to toy connoisseurs and influencers, to sell the figurines.
—Fortune, 2 Sep. 2025
The people behind these neighborhood haunts aim to fill the gap between home and work, turn strangers into neighbors and friends, and give locals and connoisseurs alike plenty of options to wet their whistles.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 20 Aug. 2025
Mini coffee grinders are perfect for coffee connoisseurs looking to travel with their grinder or even to save some counter space at home.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2025
Global connoisseurs know Rwandan beans to be among the finest in the world, but Kigali’s craft coffee movement has only been gaining momentum in recent years, thanks to popular local operations like Question Coffee and Rubia Coffee Roasters, who are converting a nation of tea drinkers.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Dec. 2024
But make no mistake, Escape Cafe isn’t only for connoisseurs.
—Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
Who Was There Pearl Lam, the renowned gallerist known for championing boundary-pushing contemporary artists, joined Korman in welcoming an intimate gathering of journalists, collectors, and culinary connoisseurs.
—Jaime Sloane, SPIN, 16 Dec. 2024
Even though all IPAs feature hops prominently, the flavor differences between a traditional style IPA and a hazy are apparent even to non-connoisseurs.
—Erik Ofgang, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
In 2019, Lung made a deal with Pop Mart, a company that caters to toy connoisseurs and influencers, to sell the figurines.
—Fortune, 2 Sep. 2025
The people behind these neighborhood haunts aim to fill the gap between home and work, turn strangers into neighbors and friends, and give locals and connoisseurs alike plenty of options to wet their whistles.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 20 Aug. 2025
Mini coffee grinders are perfect for coffee connoisseurs looking to travel with their grinder or even to save some counter space at home.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2025
Global connoisseurs know Rwandan beans to be among the finest in the world, but Kigali’s craft coffee movement has only been gaining momentum in recent years, thanks to popular local operations like Question Coffee and Rubia Coffee Roasters, who are converting a nation of tea drinkers.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Dec. 2024
But make no mistake, Escape Cafe isn’t only for connoisseurs.
—Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
Who Was There Pearl Lam, the renowned gallerist known for championing boundary-pushing contemporary artists, joined Korman in welcoming an intimate gathering of journalists, collectors, and culinary connoisseurs.
—Jaime Sloane, SPIN, 16 Dec. 2024
Even though all IPAs feature hops prominently, the flavor differences between a traditional style IPA and a hazy are apparent even to non-connoisseurs.
—Erik Ofgang, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for connoisseurs
Noun
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Leading genocide scholars passed a resolution this week that declared Israel’s actions in Gaza had met the legal definition of genocide.—
Jade Walker,
CNN Money,
5 Sep. 2025
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Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, meanwhile, is referred to by public scholars and media in a variety of ways that emphasize Russia or President Vladimir Putin as an aggressive antagonist.—
Esther Brito Ruiz,
The Conversation,
5 Sep. 2025
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Taiwanese policy experts fear that this lack of access to the president will make renegotiating the tariffs impossible.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Sep. 2025
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One major concern experts have flagged is liquidity risks in private asset funds.—
Jenni Reid,Ganesh Rao,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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The Greek auteur has worked with better scripts in the past, but in terms of its commanding performances, design, sharply precise cinematography, gleefully cruel humor, and bizarro ending, this madcap thriller can’t help but hit the spot for existing devotees.—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
5 Sep. 2025
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First published in 1942, Albert Camus’ The Stranger — also known as The Outsider — was a popular fashion accessory in the post-punk ’70s, being heavy in content and light enough in weight to carry around in the pockets of the overcoats worn by devotees of the British band Joy Division.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
2 Sep. 2025
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Bringing such works back to life includes up-and-coming performers, concert masters and even Chouchan himself.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Sep. 2025
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Moreover, Southern bakers have been perfecting this treat for generations, and our recipe masters the most classic version, staying largely the same since its first appearances in our annual Southern Living cookbooks as early as the 1960s and 1970s.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
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The scene touched the hearts of viewers and earned rave reviews from critics.—
Carson Blackwelder,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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But Kennedy has already propagated an insidious revolution within the agencies under his control, using a playbook familiar to illiberal leaders—culling expertise, silencing critics, and weaponizing administrative procedure to grant a veneer of legitimacy to his actions.—
Dhruv Khullar,
New Yorker,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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While most artists talk about their influences as a means to finding their own individual sound, for Jay Som, her favorite records are an end in and of themselves.—
Jonathan Bernstein,
Rolling Stone,
9 Sep. 2025
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Popular among artists and celebrated among patrons.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Its 12, 15, and 18 year olds are staples among sherried Scotch fans, while older age statements — like the Grandeur series and now these new 30- and 40-Year-Olds — showcase just how far the style can go.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Positive Signs for the 49ers At the same time, there are reasons for 49ers fans to be encouraged after Sunday's win.—
Robert Marvi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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Most of the seven-track project was recorded in a 10-day period at a Los Angeles home studio, where Afrobeats superproducers GuiltyBeatz and P2J and R&B virtuosos Jack Dine and Cam Griffin congregated to craft Odeal’s vibrant, vulnerable sound.—
Heran Mamo,
Billboard,
3 Sep. 2019
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“Connoisseurs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/connoisseurs. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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