curator

noun

Definition of curatornext
as in guardian
a person who is in charge of the things in a museum, zoo, etc. a curator seeking an addition to the collection

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Recent Examples of curator Nonetheless, curator Andrew Bolton consulted with Jewish leaders in New York City before finalizing their choice, The New York Times reported. — Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 3 Aug. 2026 The additional supporting curators will be María Paula Bastidas, Juliana Steiner and Elkin Rubiano. — News Desk, Artforum, 3 Aug. 2026 Vietnamese American sisters Vivi and Calla are also a curator and an artist. — Bethanne Patrick, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2026 Museum curators have long enjoyed the ability to move walls at will, though that almost always involves an environmentally wasteful process of construction, demolition, and starting from scratch. — Justin Davidson, Curbed, 29 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for curator
Recent Examples of Synonyms for curator
  1. guardian
  2. custodian
  3. janitor
  4. keeper
  5. caretaker
  6. steward
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  • State and local prosecutors would be able to sue chatbot operators for violating the measures, as well as parents or guardians of children who are harmed by companies that don’t follow them.
    — Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Young people who want access to algorithmic feeds or nighttime notifications have to consent to their parent or legal guardian being notified.
    — Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of guardian
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  • Starting in 2011, the IRS required brokers and custodians to report cost-basis and holding-period information for stock and mutual fund investors on Form 1099-B.
    — Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Best for higher net-worth investors Augusta Precious Metals sells gold and silver directly, and also works with third-party custodians to manage your IRA.
    — Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 31 July 2026
Definition of custodian
Noun
  • The janitor then told nurses of the discovery, and police were notified as required by law.
    — Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Timothy didn’t attend college and held several jobs throughout his life, including working as a janitor at Harvard, where Chris went to school.
    — Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 24 July 2026
Definition of janitor
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  • Perhaps Dominick Puni, who looks like a keeper at right guard?
    — Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Kansas City ran a QB keeper with Fields before the third team came on the field.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026
Definition of keeper
Noun
  • Strong new work presents legacy musicians as active artists relevant to a new generation of listeners, rather than as caretakers of famous music libraries.
    — David Deal, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • Along with his legislative role, Anderson is a full-time caretaker for a disabled parent.
    — Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 27 July 2026
Definition of caretaker
Noun
  • The most effective innovators are often the strongest stewards.
    — Kendra MacDonald, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
  • On the cusp of accomplishing it for the first time, they were dismissed like a steward holding a gravy boat.
    — Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 27 July 2026
Definition of steward

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