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
Castañeda has been building the game, titled Camoflux Biomes, for a decade, according to the curators.
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Julie Belcove, Robb Report, 28 Feb. 2026
For the first time, the foundation also released the names of some 400 businesses that took part in the project, from construction and design firms to curators, artists, acoustic consultants, stone suppliers and landscapers.
—A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 26 Feb. 2026
Only some forty works of his are known to have survived, and the inability to create any sort of accurate chronology required the curators of From Shadow to Light, which contains more than twenty of his paintings, to organize the exhibition thematically.
—Nicole Krauss, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
Thousands of artists, collectors, curators and gallerists descend on the city, swelling an already vibrant local scene with a global reach into a week of discovery, creative adventure and fashion flamboyance.
—Arts Editor, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
As Semafor wrote in 2024, despite having just a small staff of editors, curators, and some journalists with its Apple News podcast, the platform is read by tens of millions of people, who might casually scroll the platform or check out stories via push alerts.
—semafor.com, 16 Feb. 2026
Styles joins a prestigious list of previous curators including David Bowie, Yoko Ono, Patti Smith, The Cure’s Robert Smith, David Byrne, Grace Jones, Nick Cave, Jarvis Cocker and most recently, Little Simz.
—Sophie Williams, Billboard, 16 Feb. 2026
In the Curator’s Words is an occasional series that takes a critical look at current exhibitions through the eyes of curators.
—Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
Crist contacted the museum curators to get a closer look.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 10 Feb. 2026
Julie Belcove, Robb Report, 28 Feb. 2026
For the first time, the foundation also released the names of some 400 businesses that took part in the project, from construction and design firms to curators, artists, acoustic consultants, stone suppliers and landscapers.
—A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 26 Feb. 2026
Only some forty works of his are known to have survived, and the inability to create any sort of accurate chronology required the curators of From Shadow to Light, which contains more than twenty of his paintings, to organize the exhibition thematically.
—Nicole Krauss, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
Thousands of artists, collectors, curators and gallerists descend on the city, swelling an already vibrant local scene with a global reach into a week of discovery, creative adventure and fashion flamboyance.
—Arts Editor, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
As Semafor wrote in 2024, despite having just a small staff of editors, curators, and some journalists with its Apple News podcast, the platform is read by tens of millions of people, who might casually scroll the platform or check out stories via push alerts.
—semafor.com, 16 Feb. 2026
Styles joins a prestigious list of previous curators including David Bowie, Yoko Ono, Patti Smith, The Cure’s Robert Smith, David Byrne, Grace Jones, Nick Cave, Jarvis Cocker and most recently, Little Simz.
—Sophie Williams, Billboard, 16 Feb. 2026
In the Curator’s Words is an occasional series that takes a critical look at current exhibitions through the eyes of curators.
—Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
Crist contacted the museum curators to get a closer look.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 10 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for curators
Noun
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Parents and guardians with higher incomes may be eligible to claim a partial credit.—
Adriana Morga,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2026
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The president of a university or college would be able to appoint the school guardians.—
Romy Ellenbogen,
Miami Herald,
26 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Jobs, like cashiers and janitors, are least exposed to AI, while secretaries and administrative assistants are most impacted, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas.—
Jessica Ma,
Dallas Morning News,
19 Feb. 2026
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News of the layoffs comes after NBC 5 Chicago reported last week that nine of 21 City Hall janitors would be laid off.—
Jake Sheridan,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Winners will serve as island custodians, agreeing to basic stewardship responsibilities while enjoying peace, nature, and nearby local communities.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Feb. 2026
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An ecosystem of auditors, third-party custodians, and compliance specialists.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
24 Feb. 2026
Noun
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In addition to the view, the museum includes belongings, photos and memories of the lighthouse keepers and their families.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
25 Feb. 2026
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Other record keepers are warming up to the private markets push, according to people familiar with their thinking.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
21 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Here, human caretakers will put them on a weight-gaining diet so they can be released in tip-top condition in a year.—
Shi En Kim,
AZCentral.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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Two independent residences are ideal for housing guests and resident caretakers.—
Mark David,
Robb Report,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Now, the Goggomobil and the rest of his cars seek new stewards for the next generation.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
27 Feb. 2026
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Another success includes being good stewards of our natural environment.—
Michael Stepner,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Curators.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curators. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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