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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
Screenings will officially conclude in late October at the Denver Film Festival with a surprise title, curators said.
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John Wenzel, Denver Post, 28 May 2026
Three curators on staff taste 20 to 40 coffees a week and recommend their favorites to customers.
—Esha Chhabra, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
The Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum on Thursday hosted a three-part panel discussion, bringing together space program officials, museum curators, an archeologist, and an astronaut to begin answering the why, what, and how the ISS might be saved.
—ArsTechnica, 22 May 2026
The Special Mention was the latest recognition for the acumen of Critics’ Week curators.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 22 May 2026
While the economics of independent film are constantly in flux, the importance of festivals as curators who can connect quality films with passionate audiences is as important as ever.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 20 May 2026
The two institutions plan to lend artworks for exhibitions, collaborate on research and new commissions, and support exchanges among curators and other museum professionals.
—Leigh Anne Miller, ARTnews.com, 18 May 2026
Short of taking his portrait down, curators’ only choice was to perform the political tightrope act of having a sitting president—one deeply concerned with his own image—on view in the museum.
—Kelsey Ables, The Atlantic, 15 May 2026
Later in the afternoon, curators guide gallery talks while community organizers, artists, and advocates lead conversations around incarceration, aging, and the ways art can support people impacted by the prison system.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 14 May 2026
John Wenzel, Denver Post, 28 May 2026
Three curators on staff taste 20 to 40 coffees a week and recommend their favorites to customers.
—Esha Chhabra, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
The Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum on Thursday hosted a three-part panel discussion, bringing together space program officials, museum curators, an archeologist, and an astronaut to begin answering the why, what, and how the ISS might be saved.
—ArsTechnica, 22 May 2026
The Special Mention was the latest recognition for the acumen of Critics’ Week curators.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 22 May 2026
While the economics of independent film are constantly in flux, the importance of festivals as curators who can connect quality films with passionate audiences is as important as ever.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 20 May 2026
The two institutions plan to lend artworks for exhibitions, collaborate on research and new commissions, and support exchanges among curators and other museum professionals.
—Leigh Anne Miller, ARTnews.com, 18 May 2026
Short of taking his portrait down, curators’ only choice was to perform the political tightrope act of having a sitting president—one deeply concerned with his own image—on view in the museum.
—Kelsey Ables, The Atlantic, 15 May 2026
Later in the afternoon, curators guide gallery talks while community organizers, artists, and advocates lead conversations around incarceration, aging, and the ways art can support people impacted by the prison system.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 14 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for curators
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Parents or legal guardians must opt into the program by filing an IRS form for a qualifying child, and other account custodians can contribute up to an additional $5,000 per child annually in post-tax funds.—
Ty Roush,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Staff is coordinating a reunification process, and all parents and guardians should report to La Loma Junior High to pick up their student.—
Brandon Downs,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
Noun
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While teachers unions have gotten the most attention, the law also affects many other public sector unions, including those that represent bus drivers, janitors, cafeteria workers and maintenance workers.—
Scott Travis,
Sun Sentinel,
24 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
Noun
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Parents or legal guardians must opt into the program by filing an IRS form for a qualifying child, and other account custodians can contribute up to an additional $5,000 per child annually in post-tax funds.—
Ty Roush,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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The Enthoven family refer to themselves as custodians of Spier, an indication of their long-view commitment to their 620-ha parcel of land.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 May 2026
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Originally destined for slaughter during the Eid al-Adha festival, the 1,500-pound animal was seized by authorities, spared sacrifice and relocated to the capital’s zoo, where keepers lavish it with care.—
al Emrun Garjon,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
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The keepers of various indexes are going to machine gun SpaceX into their devices.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
31 May 2026
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The business of managing celebrity estates has changed exponentially in the 15 years since Authentic Brands Group became the caretakers of Marilyn Monroe.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
1 June 2026
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So her caretakers prepared for a similar situation.—
Noelle Phillips,
Denver Post,
30 May 2026
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One fan was unable to sit still and was given special permission by stewards to stand near an exit to work off his anxious energy by pogo’ing on the spot.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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As play began again, there was applause from the Rayo end supporters as one of their own was taken up the steps by medical staff and stewards.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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