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as in scholar
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 expert
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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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 connoisseur
Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
The unique flavors are enough to impress even the choosiest casserole connoisseur.
—Emma Ashe, Southern Living, 15 May 2026
Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026
Available in two different colorways, conservative design connoisseurs will likely find comfort in the classic blue and natural beige color combo, while the punchy purple and green option might entice those with more adventurous color appetites.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 17 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Wheated bourbon used to be a connoisseur’s side quest, something whispered about in liquor stores while hunting for Weller or Pappy.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
The unique flavors are enough to impress even the choosiest casserole connoisseur.
—Emma Ashe, Southern Living, 15 May 2026
Noun
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
Available in two different colorways, conservative design connoisseurs will likely find comfort in the classic blue and natural beige color combo, while the punchy purple and green option might entice those with more adventurous color appetites.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 17 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for connoisseur
Noun
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For modern scholars of religious and social history, cheese is not the most exciting part of this discovery.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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Last week, a committee of scholars convened by Vanderbilt University released a report on the state of humanities and social sciences scholarship across the United States.—
Gary Saul Morson,
Washington Post,
10 June 2026
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Just hours after the model’s release, however, major backlash from AI researchers, developers, and policy experts began brewing on social media.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
10 June 2026
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Other industries, including those involved in producing food and medicine, relied on petrochemicals to produce crucial components, such as plastic pipes, an engineering expert told me.—
Arash Azizi,
The Atlantic,
10 June 2026
Noun
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He’ll be buried there at the Imam Reza Shrine, considered the holiest place among Shiite devotees.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 June 2026
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Calling all gyro enthusiasts and spanakopita devotees!—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2026
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In addition, the Casa Sanlorenzo cultural venue opened in 2025 will host two exhibitions, one dedicated to local master artisans and curated by Artemest and another presenting craftspeople from Luxembourg by De Mains De Maîtres Luxembourg.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
9 June 2026
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Jayne and Rabinovitz are both classified master bench jewelers, Jayne said, meaning the two have reached the highest level of professional jeweler, according to the Jewelers of America.—
Emma Hall,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2026
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Is Steyer just a billionaire dilettante trying to buy an office?—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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Spoken like a true pseudo-bohemian trust-fund dilettante, an archetype as old as dynastic wealth.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
29 Jan. 2026
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Tech pioneer adept at shifting gears Atom Power was co-founded in 2015 by Kouroussis and Ryan Kennedy as a UNC Charlotte incubator, a project that started at the college before spinning off its own company and moving to the Lake Norman area.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Mar. 2026
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Meanwhile, Alouette has become an adept of dye recipes.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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In recent years, Hampden has become a collector's obsession, fueling a wider hunger for premium Jamaican rum.—
Hudson Lindenberger,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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Wayne has also gathered quite a collection of voiceover credits, such as Hercules (1997), Toy Story 2 (1999) as Al the toy collector, Tarzan (1999), Kung Fu Panda (2008), GOAT (2026), and the Penguin on Harley Quinn, to name a few.—
Huntley Woods,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 June 2026
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Fleck, who is a virtuoso known for crossing genres, embraced the album as an opportunity to create music supporting a strong vocalist.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
8 June 2026
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The guitar virtuoso died days before his 100th birthday.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 June 2026
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“Connoisseur.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/connoisseur. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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