Synonyms of curator

curator 1 of 2

noun (1)

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• guardian
• custodian
• janitor
• keeper
• caretaker
• steward
• warden
• cocurator
• watchman
• sexton

curators

2 of 2

noun (2)

plural of curator

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• guardians
• janitors
• custodians
• co-curators
• keepers
• caretakers
• stewards
• wardens
• cocurators
• watchmen
• sextons

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of curator

Noun

Open to the public beginning May 10, the exhibition will be a cultural and historical homage to the Black dandy figure, bolstered by the scholarship of guest curator Monica L. Miller. —Ruth Etiesit Samuel, Essence, 6 May 2025

During Sunday’s preview, Miller, who collaborated with Andrew Bolton, the Costume Institute’s curator in charge, spoke about the importance of dandyism to Black identity in the diaspora and the ways that Black designers have interpreted and envisioned that history. —Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 5 May 2025

Noun

While Western cycles in and out of style, the trend hit hard in 2024 with cultural curators behind it. —Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 19 Dec. 2024

Typically, curators come to Documenta with at least one major biennial under their belt. —Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 18 Dec. 2024