as in guardians
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 curators
Natalie Portman and Jenna Ortega, as curators with an alarming secret to keep from her, can barely keep up.
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Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
The concierge collaborates with local artists and curators to create tailored experiences like private gallery or museum tours, studio visits, and neighborhood walks designed to reflect each guest’s interests.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026
And these platforms are incredibly fraught curators.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 30 Jan. 2026
In 2019, the DX abruptly closed its permanent collection, and curators were charged with deaccessioning its objects.
—Allison Marsh, IEEE Spectrum, 24 Jan. 2026
Items acquired by Rockwell curators over a half century.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Museum curators were inspired to create the exhibition in an effort to display items that wouldn't otherwise be seen, Sarah Crawford, director of museum experience at Carnegie Museum of Natural History, told ABC News.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 21 Jan. 2026
The curators will help identify and mentor emerging talent across the country.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Jan. 2026
The Yale Center for British Art has also published a new book edited by co-curators Peterson and Shaffer and distributed by Yale University Press containing essays and insights not found on the gallery walls.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 18 Jan. 2026
Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
The concierge collaborates with local artists and curators to create tailored experiences like private gallery or museum tours, studio visits, and neighborhood walks designed to reflect each guest’s interests.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026
And these platforms are incredibly fraught curators.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 30 Jan. 2026
In 2019, the DX abruptly closed its permanent collection, and curators were charged with deaccessioning its objects.
—Allison Marsh, IEEE Spectrum, 24 Jan. 2026
Items acquired by Rockwell curators over a half century.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Museum curators were inspired to create the exhibition in an effort to display items that wouldn't otherwise be seen, Sarah Crawford, director of museum experience at Carnegie Museum of Natural History, told ABC News.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 21 Jan. 2026
The curators will help identify and mentor emerging talent across the country.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Jan. 2026
The Yale Center for British Art has also published a new book edited by co-curators Peterson and Shaffer and distributed by Yale University Press containing essays and insights not found on the gallery walls.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 18 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for curators
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The letter instructed parents and guardians to immediately call a doctor and shelter at home if their child develops symptoms associated with measles.—
Angela Palermo,
Idaho Statesman,
31 Jan. 2026
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In order to pick up a student, parents and guardians will be required to have a photo ID and be listed in Skyward as eligible to pick up the student.—
Julianna Duennes Russ,
Austin American Statesman,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Eight Democratic candidates appeared at a forum sponsored by SEIU United Service Workers West, which represents more than 45,000 janitors, security officers, airport service employees and other workers in California.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Jan. 2026
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Its member organizations include SEIU Healthcare and Locals 1 and 73, representing workers across various industries, including janitors, child care workers, and private security officers and doormen.—
A.D. Quig,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The first move by its latest custodians was a $NZ 25 million (approximately $14 million) makeover for the famed lodge.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Jan. 2026
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Your Kansas tax dollars pay for salaries of state employees, from university chancellors and aerospace researchers to prison guards and custodians.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
29 Jan. 2026
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The siblings have different personalities, according to their keepers; Xiao Xiao is timid while his sister Lei Lei is fearless and adapts to changes quickly.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
25 Jan. 2026
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Starting Saturday night, the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore will be staffed by skeleton crews of keepers, veterinarians, and animal commissary workers who prepare animals’ diets in a large, restaurant-grade kitchen.—
Lorraine Mirabella,
Baltimore Sun,
23 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Investigators claim that the daughter of the unidentified octogenarian trusted Guarino with blank checks meant to be used to pay herself and the other caretakers, as well as cover her disabled mother’s expenses.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
21 Jan. 2026
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The sanctuary serves as a forever home to more than 100 horses, donkeys, ponies and other farm animals, whose caretakers say they were saved from abuse over the years.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
19 Jan. 2026
Noun
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While donated blood is called whole blood, stewards of the blood supply will split and spin blood into separate bags with just red blood cells or with the plasma.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
7 Jan. 2026
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The Republican Party can appeal to Marylanders by returning to its roots as responsible stewards of the environment and support for small businesses that are currently struggling with international tariffs and skyrocketing health care costs.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
4 Jan. 2026
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