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as in scholar
a person having a knowledgeable and fine appreciation of the arts
a forthcoming exhibit at the art museum that is eagerly awaited by connoisseurs of ancient Greek pottery
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as in expert
a person with a high level of knowledge or skill in a field
works that are highly prized by connoisseurs of art glass
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Recent Examples of connoisseur
The baking connoisseur, known among fans and competitors for her affinity for boozy sweets and vibrant fashion and accessory choices, announced her departure from the wholesome series on Wednesday morning.
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Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2026
The late art dealer Fred Kline attributed the work to Leonardo, but other connoisseurs have disputed its authenticity.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 16 Jan. 2026
Nguyen is a connoisseur of games, and his musings about them are ingenious and entertaining.
—Literary Hub, 15 Jan. 2026
Cornville This cute little town has something to offer for wine connoisseurs.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 12 Jan. 2026
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Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2026
The late art dealer Fred Kline attributed the work to Leonardo, but other connoisseurs have disputed its authenticity.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 16 Jan. 2026
Nguyen is a connoisseur of games, and his musings about them are ingenious and entertaining.
—Literary Hub, 15 Jan. 2026
Cornville This cute little town has something to offer for wine connoisseurs.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 12 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for connoisseur
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In the face of widespread pessimism about the political fate of the United States and growing political polarization, scholars and citizens across the country are reimagining how American democracy could better serve the needs of the whole population.—
Jennifer Lynn McCoy,
The Conversation,
11 Feb. 2026
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Obviously, as a scholar of the reality-television arts and sciences, this final reason is the most interesting to me.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
11 Feb. 2026
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There's no exact cause known for the rise in cancers among young people, according to experts, but researchers are trying to figure it out.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
12 Feb. 2026
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Overall, however, experts say there is little regulatory oversight for baby foods sold in the United States.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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There’s a fair share of dancefloor warriors—techno devotees, avante-garde fashionistas, curious international travelers, and the enigmatic regulars.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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We were surrounded by thousands of excited young Catholics preparing for the start of an annual pilgrimage from Paris to Chartres, organized by devotees of the traditional Latin Mass.—
Robert F. Worth,
The Atlantic,
13 Feb. 2026
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The center will introduce a new bachelor’s degree in space physics and data science, and a new fast-track master’s degree.—
Samuel O’Neal
February 10,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Feb. 2026
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Holmes, the master scholar-biographer of Coleridge and Shelley, is ideally qualified for such a gig.—
James Parker,
The Atlantic,
10 Feb. 2026
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Spoken like a true pseudo-bohemian trust-fund dilettante, an archetype as old as dynastic wealth.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
29 Jan. 2026
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From Senior Editor Jessie Gaynor, who highlighted not one Tweet, but an entire body of work from one of the best to ever do it: A thorough accounting of Joyce Carol Oates’ viral tweets is a task better suited to her extremely lucky future biographer than to a dilettante like me.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 Nov. 2025
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Meanwhile, Alouette has become an adept of dye recipes.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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Animal physiologist Peter Hansen, a professor at the University of Florida who was not involved with the Veronika research, said he’s unsurprised by her adept handling of tools given the high levels of cognition he’s observed in cows.—
Leslie Katz,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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Jesse Tyler Ferguson will portray the famed writer and swan-collector Truman Capote in the first New York revival of Jay Presson Allen’s 1989 Broadway hit Tru.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
11 Feb. 2026
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An art photography collector, Lim has spearheaded projects with industry figures such as Juergen Teller, Wolfgang Tillmans, Ryan Trecartin, Ren Hang and Yang Fudong.—
Denni Hu,
Footwear News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Suffused with dread and bathed in reverb, the record captures two virtuosos at their most vulnerable.—
Paul A. Thompson,
Pitchfork,
23 Jan. 2026
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And the first half was a virtuoso blend of aggressiveness and controlling tempo from Payton, as Nix had a couple of deep shots to Marvin Mims and Lil'Jordan Humphrey, but also controlled the game with his legs.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
18 Jan. 2026
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“Connoisseur.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/connoisseur. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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