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 curator
David Sharos, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
The findings offer practical benefits for curators tasked with long-term collection care.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 9 Feb. 2026
Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
The concierge collaborates with local artists and curators to create tailored experiences like private gallery or museum tours, studio visits, and neighborhood walks designed to reflect each guest’s interests.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Markie Striegel, curator of collections and exhibitions for the museum who put the new exhibit together, explained the thinking behind the displays.
—David Sharos, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
The findings offer practical benefits for curators tasked with long-term collection care.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 9 Feb. 2026
Noun
Natalie Portman and Jenna Ortega, as curators with an alarming secret to keep from her, can barely keep up.
—Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
The concierge collaborates with local artists and curators to create tailored experiences like private gallery or museum tours, studio visits, and neighborhood walks designed to reflect each guest’s interests.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026
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“Curator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curator. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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