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

Related 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

Related Words

• guardians
• janitors
• custodians
• keepers
• caretakers
• stewards
• wardens
• cocurators
• watchmen
• sextons

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of curator

Noun

Decatur said the exhibition’s curators had always intended to showcase the Larry O’Brien Trophy and had even contacted the NBA two years ago, during the show’s conception, about acquiring it temporarily. — Tessa Solomon For Artnews, Robb Report, 24 July 2026

The book is approximately 31 feet wide when opened, and each page is 20 feet tall, said Todd Lerew, director of special projects at the Library Foundation of Los Angeles and curator of the new exhibition. — Paris Barraza, USA Today, 24 July 2026

Noun

Focusing on details such as how curators handle Christopher Columbus and undocumented immigrants, the document picks apart the American History Museum’s materials through the lens of right-wing talking points. — Kelsey Ables, The Atlantic, 6 July 2026

The uneven workmanship of the double stitching suggests the giant flag was likely made by amateurs, curators with the historical society have determined. — Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 4 July 2026