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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Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2025
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, 2 Nov. 2025
Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 28 Oct. 2025
Nominees were selected by committees of film critics, journalists, festival programmers and film curators.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 28 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Bergdorf Goodman’s chief retail officer Melissa Xides accepted the Inspiration Award from curator Harold Koda, whom many still associate with his former post at The Metropolitan Museum of Arts Costume Institute.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2025
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, 2 Nov. 2025
Noun
Nominees are chosen by committees of film critics, journalists, festival programmers, and film curators.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 28 Oct. 2025
Nominees were selected by committees of film critics, journalists, festival programmers and film curators.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 28 Oct. 2025
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“Curator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curator. Accessed 21 Dec. 2025.
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