collector

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Recent Examples of collector Sometimes as a collector’s fixation. Literary Hub, 26 June 2026 Lewis, a formidable collector, accumulated these masterpieces alongside his daughter Vivienne, an equally impassioned art enthusiast. News Desk, Artforum, 25 June 2026 Verlaine was not just a guitarist’s guitarist, but a collector’s collector — especially of books and music. Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 24 June 2026 People flocked to his exhibitions; their posters became collectors’ items. The Week Uk, TheWeek, 20 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for collector
Recent Examples of Synonyms for collector
Noun
  • And coffee connoisseurs are ready to drink the potentially dementia-dodging delicacy.
    Lauren Pastrana, CBS News, 29 June 2026
  • Even the kindly Florida manatee, connoisseur of bayou seagrass, sometimes flies into a carnivorous rage, snapping up fish and gnashing them in its terrible teeth.
    David Merritt Johns, The Atlantic, 27 June 2026
Noun
  • It also should be noted three-time MVP Jokic is a close friend of Braun who is an admirer of the former KU wing’s style of play and production on both offense and defense.
    Gary Bedore June 18, Kansas City Star, 18 June 2026
  • Tardieu, who has long counted himself an admirer of Brazil scored in the match and initially struggled to process the feat.
    Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 18 June 2026
Noun
  • Courtside fans Swift and Kelce were most recently spotted sitting court-side at game three of the Eastern Conference Finals played between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the New York Knicks in May 2026.
    Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
  • The first-year pro soccer club dropped a 2-1 home game to One Knoxville, watching the Tennessee side and reigning league champ rally to steal all three points in front of 7,223 fans at Expo Idaho.
    Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 3 July 2026
Noun
  • Thinking otherwise is the mistake of amateurs and dilettantes.
    Padgett Powell, Harpers Magazine, 30 June 2026
  • There are two weeks to go before the MLB amateur draft July 11-14.
    Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026
Noun
  • But this should be guided and individualized by the right expert in terms of counseling and determining both the risks and benefits of sports based on the cardiac diagnosis and type of sport engaged in by the athlete.
    Nicole Williams, AJC.com, 6 July 2026
  • Sandy Baum, an expert in education finance with the Urban Institute, said the new loan limits are unreasonably low, but uncapped borrowing was a real problem and some restrictions are necessary.
    Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
Noun
  • This guide offers both traditional and innovative recipes, perfect for fans of farfalle, gnocchi enthusiasts, or noodle soup lovers.
    Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 July 2026
  • As the United States marks its 250th birthday, many astronomy enthusiasts may be asking exactly that.
    Joe Rao, Space.com, 4 July 2026
Noun
  • Lindsay's sister Nicole (Christy Carlson Romano) seems to be the first to notice the enemies-to-lovers sparks flying, especially as Philip slips a sparkly shoe onto Lindsey's foot.
    Breanne L. Heldman, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026
  • The track went viral on TikTok earlier this year, with longtime lovers of the musician remembering the hit, while younger fans may have discovered it for the first time.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Noun
  • Thinking otherwise is the mistake of amateurs and dilettantes.
    Padgett Powell, Harpers Magazine, 30 June 2026
  • Is Steyer just a billionaire dilettante trying to buy an office?
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026

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“Collector.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collector. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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