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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
The first African woman chosen to curate the main Biennale exhibition, the late Koyo Kouoh assembled 110 artists and artistic groups under a title meant to spotlight the overlooked, and five co-curators carried on her legacy after her death a year ago.
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ABC News, 9 May 2026
The protest was organized by Art Not Genocide Alliance (ANGA), an international group of artists, curators, writers, and cultural workers.
—Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 8 May 2026
Several visiting unaffiliated curators, who would not go on the record for this story with quotes, begged for more cohesion.
—Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 8 May 2026
The protests come after a stormy several months for the Biennale, during which artists, curators, and cultural workers—including many participating in the event—have repeatedly called for Israel and Russia to be excluded from the event, for their sustained attacks on Gaza and Ukraine, respectively.
—News Desk, Artforum, 8 May 2026
But their roles are changing, from gatekeepers of access to curators of attention.
—Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 8 May 2026
Jennifer is a singular filmmaker, who brings a distinct, cinematic vision that elevates the material, while Goodfellas act as true curators – champions of great art and the artists behind it.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 6 May 2026
More than 200 participating artists, curators and workers signed an open letter last month demanding the Venice Biennale exclude Israel’s pavilion over human rights abuses in Gaza.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 1 May 2026
In the same way that SXSW emerged in the late ’80s to help solidify an infrastructure to support independent musicians, and a larger music festival ecosystem followed, Jupiter Festival Miami aims to pave the way for creators to be taken seriously as the next wave of cultural curators.
—Caitlin White, Variety, 29 Apr. 2026
ABC News, 9 May 2026
The protest was organized by Art Not Genocide Alliance (ANGA), an international group of artists, curators, writers, and cultural workers.
—Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 8 May 2026
Several visiting unaffiliated curators, who would not go on the record for this story with quotes, begged for more cohesion.
—Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 8 May 2026
The protests come after a stormy several months for the Biennale, during which artists, curators, and cultural workers—including many participating in the event—have repeatedly called for Israel and Russia to be excluded from the event, for their sustained attacks on Gaza and Ukraine, respectively.
—News Desk, Artforum, 8 May 2026
But their roles are changing, from gatekeepers of access to curators of attention.
—Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 8 May 2026
Jennifer is a singular filmmaker, who brings a distinct, cinematic vision that elevates the material, while Goodfellas act as true curators – champions of great art and the artists behind it.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 6 May 2026
More than 200 participating artists, curators and workers signed an open letter last month demanding the Venice Biennale exclude Israel’s pavilion over human rights abuses in Gaza.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 1 May 2026
In the same way that SXSW emerged in the late ’80s to help solidify an infrastructure to support independent musicians, and a larger music festival ecosystem followed, Jupiter Festival Miami aims to pave the way for creators to be taken seriously as the next wave of cultural curators.
—Caitlin White, Variety, 29 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for curators
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For example, the bill would require employees of private guardians to undergo criminal background checks every five years and get the education necessary for national certification.—
Christy Gutowski,
Chicago Tribune,
3 May 2026
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There are exemptions for certain groups, such as parents or guardians of children under age 14 and those with disabilities.—
ByMary Kekatos,
ABC News,
1 May 2026
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Participants included janitors, security officers, airport workers and stadium employees affiliated with SEIU-United Service Workers West, along with a coalition of labor unions, civil rights organizations, immigrant advocacy groups and faith leaders.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
1 May 2026
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Many Japanese elementary schools don’t have janitors, so the clean-up work is left to students.—
Stephen Wade,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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The union, which represents animal care specialists, patrol officers, custodians, groundskeepers, patrol officers, aides and seasonal workers, said the zoo's last contract offer would have taken away their health care plan without providing a comparable alternative.—
Sara Tenenbaum,
CBS News,
6 May 2026
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The midcentury abode was transferred to custodians of the McCann Trust that holds the property in 2022 and, after hitting the market April 10 for nearly $3 million, a contingent offer for its sale has already been accepted.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
30 Apr. 2026
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Both keepers, Cleveland and Seattle counterpart Andrew Thomas, made some heart-stopping saves after halftime.—
The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
2 May 2026
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An oil house and two keepers’ quarters (one is now a gift shop) were moved with it.—
Jennifer Stewart Kornegay,
Southern Living,
26 Apr. 2026
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Now, after decades at Franklin Park Zoo, his chapter in the city is coming to a close — but for a purpose his caretakers say matters deeply.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
22 Apr. 2026
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The pups are hitting every developmental benchmark their caretakers are watching for, according to the zoo.—
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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The authors estimated the skeleton’s height via osteological analysis and compared DNA samples taken from the skeleton to those of descendants of six of the eight stewards and Harry Peglar.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
8 May 2026
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Lopez is writing and executive producing the project, executive produced by the franchise’s stewards Max Thieriot, Joan Rater and Tony Phelan, co-creators of Fire Country and Sheriff Country, and Jerry Bruckheimer TV’s Jerry Bruckheimer and KristieAnne Reed.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
8 May 2026
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“Curators.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curators. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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