curator

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 For decades, Ned Colbert held court at the American Museum of Natural History as the curator of dinosaurs and other fossil reptiles. Steve Brusatte, Scientific American, 16 Apr. 2026 In the early 1900s, curators say a British-Australian biologist from the Arnhem Lands coastal regions was asked to create paintings on single sheets of eucalyptus bark. Brian Sherrod, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026 The organizers of the Dak’Art Biennial of Contemporary African Art have announced art historian, publisher, and curator Morad Montazami as the artistic director of the event’s sixteenth edition, to take place November 19–December 19. News Desk, Artforum, 16 Apr. 2026 Fordwich and Chard’s statements came after Kelly, the queen’s longtime assistant, advisor and curator, gave a rare interview to Vanity Fair correspondent and royal author Katie Nicholl. Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for curator
Recent Examples of Synonyms for curator
Noun
  • With the knife in her hand, Guzman approached the toddler and his guardian in a shopping aisle.
    Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
  • In New Jersey, lawmakers are considering a bill to amend a state law that allows parents to nominate standby, or temporary, guardians in the cases of death, incapacity, or debilitation.
    CNN Money, CNN Money, 15 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Bus drivers, custodians and special education workers will receive a 24% wage increase, increased hours that ensure healthcare benefits, and the district agreed to rescind layoffs for hundreds of IT technicians.
    Tom Wait, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
  • After serving as custodian of NBC’s late-night for years, George Cheeks, Paramount’s Chair of TV Media who oversees CBS, became the executive who last year canceled CBS’ venerable late-night franchise The Late Show.
    Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 15 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The former series brought aliens to Earth; the latter followed two janitors accidentally launched into space.
    Carmel Dagan, Variety, 13 Apr. 2026
  • Joining Monday’s protest was Maxime Excellence, a 49-year-old factory janitor, who worried about rising transportation prices, among other things.
    ABC News, ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Third-string keeper Kayne Rizvanovich is one of the few additional players also on the California road trip.
    Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 13 Apr. 2026
  • Kalani Brundage slipped a slick pass over to Addison Smith who beat the Kingwood keeper with a low shot to the left side to give Forney a 1-0 lead in the 8th minute.
    Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The hotel room was a suite, with the caretaker in the living room and Ward was in the bedroom, the report stated.
    Adam Thompson, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
  • One August afternoon in 2023, Izzo was staying in the school with his brother, Hassan, who also served as a caretaker.
    Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Bogey’s Image, ridden by Teddy Davies, appeared to win, only for a lengthy stewards’ inquiry to delay the result as spectators waited along the rails.
    Michael Howes, Baltimore Sun, 11 Apr. 2026
  • In 2023, Tara Cody and Taylor Doehrman became the new stewards, continuing Robbins' legacy and planning new sustainability and education initiatives.
    Teresa Woodard, Midwest Living, 10 Apr. 2026

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“Curator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curator. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.

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