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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
Local events connoisseur Caroline Ritzie here to give you the rundown of what’s happening in Cincinnati this weekend.
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Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 29 Aug. 2025
The people behind these neighborhood haunts aim to fill the gap between home and work, turn strangers into neighbors and friends, and give locals and connoisseurs alike plenty of options to wet their whistles.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 20 Aug. 2025
Mini coffee grinders are perfect for coffee connoisseurs looking to travel with their grinder or even to save some counter space at home.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2025
Confection connoisseur Dominic Palmieri with a Dubai chocolate strawberry cup.
—Monica Luhar Field, NBC news, 16 Aug. 2025
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Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 29 Aug. 2025
The people behind these neighborhood haunts aim to fill the gap between home and work, turn strangers into neighbors and friends, and give locals and connoisseurs alike plenty of options to wet their whistles.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 20 Aug. 2025
Mini coffee grinders are perfect for coffee connoisseurs looking to travel with their grinder or even to save some counter space at home.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2025
Confection connoisseur Dominic Palmieri with a Dubai chocolate strawberry cup.
—Monica Luhar Field, NBC news, 16 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for connoisseur
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Emirati youth delegations visited Israel; Israeli and Emirati scholars co-presented their work at conferences all over Abu Dhabi; and festive meals were served following the Jewish and Islamic dietary laws when Passover and Ramadan overlapped.—
Monica Marks,
Time,
19 Sep. 2025
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Baskin, a scholar of Rabbinic literature and former president of the Association for Jewish Studies, here offers a straightforward, clear introduction to the field of Jewish Studies in the United States and Canada, covering many of the key aspects and issues.—
Josh Lambert,
JSTOR Daily,
19 Sep. 2025
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Many have significant reservations about the safety and efficacy of the COVID vaccine, despite assurances from most experts that the benefits outweigh the risks.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Sep. 2025
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While Thursday’s vote against the combo shot may seem like a small tweak, experts said the fact that the panel was revisiting older vaccines can erode confidence in the overall vaccine process.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
19 Sep. 2025
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The lower forecasts stem from the philosophy that the audience for this movie is niche-focused, limited to Demon Slayer devotees, and that no audience expansion is possible.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
13 Sep. 2025
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His new album continues to showcase Worthington’s growing star power as an ardent devotee of country music’s timeless sounds.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
12 Sep. 2025
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Brown's former master distiller left his job at a grocery store and returned to bourbon making for a few months each year during the final chapter of Prohibition.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
16 Sep. 2025
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These roles typically require a master’s degree but offer starting salaries in the $50,000-$70,000 range with significant growth potential.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
16 Sep. 2025
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Packer and Srulovich aren’t dilettantes, either.—
Lela London,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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The choice between a bureaucrat and a dilettante to run an army − in his days, like in ours − seems like an obvious one.—
Michel Anteby,
The Conversation,
28 Apr. 2025
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An effective trustee is skilled in conflict resolution and adept at maintaining open communication while prioritizing the trust’s objectives.—
Royce Ramey,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Slot shares this staple of Tottenham counterpart Ange Postecoglou’s attacking principles, with Porro adept at tucking inside to disrupt the opposition shape.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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Along with his property portfolio, McQueen was a collector of cars, and several of his vehicles have popped up for auction over the years.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
18 Sep. 2025
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The first episode immediately introduces Tom (played by Mark Ruffalo), a grizzled former Catholic priest turned FBI agent, and Robbie (Tom Pelphrey), a trash collector with a side hustle robbing drug houses by way of documenting their daily routines.—
Sophie Gilbert,
The Atlantic,
17 Sep. 2025
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Scattered across other programs are such surefire wonders as the Russian ballerina Olga Smirnova, and the gliding virtuoso Lil Buck interpreting a gospel hymn with the bass-baritone Davoné Tines.—B.S. (City Center; Sept. 16-27.) Pick Three Rachel Syme on movies with a sense of style.—
Sheldon Pearce,
New Yorker,
12 Sep. 2025
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MetLiveArts, the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s performing arts series, will kick off its 2025-2026 season tomorrow night with a program featuring pipa virtuoso Wu Man.—
Jane Levere,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Connoisseur.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/connoisseur. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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