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as in scholars
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 experts
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 connoisseurs
By Meg Walters Before that point, however, the color went largely untouched by street-style connoisseurs—which was exactly why the Brit chose it.
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Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 8 Dec. 2024
This expression is packed in a sleek new bottle and appeals to whiskey novices and connoisseurs alike.
—Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
The new target is the affluent Millennial as much as whisky connoisseurs, with 25- to 35-year-olds as the sweet spot.
—Kevin Rozario, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
The Café Specialty Coffee Maker is a drip coffee maker for pour-over people—or rather for coffee connoisseurs who are very particular about brew strength and temperature.
—Emily Farris, Bon Appétit, 25 Nov. 2024
Bowie House, Auberge Resorts Collection, Fort Worth, Texas Art connoisseurs don’t want to miss out on a stay at this hotel, which is filled with over 500 pieces (with another 1,000 available for purchase on the hotel gallery’s website).
—Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
It’s taken Art Basel, which has been in business since 1970 as this August fair for real connoisseurs and in many ways for more purist audiences, and the Miami lightning strike was really to course correct that and totally disrupt and explode that into a much larger stage.
—Joelle Diderich, WWD, 15 Oct. 2024
Starting in September 2024, a few fortunate connoisseurs will be able to acquire a cask of four of the crown jewels in Martell’s vast collection of eaux-de-vie, personally selected by Martell’s ninth Cellar Master, Christophe Valtaud.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 11 Oct. 2024
Each cask produces a finite number of bottles, making its offerings particularly sought after by collectors and whisky connoisseurs.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 8 Dec. 2024
This expression is packed in a sleek new bottle and appeals to whiskey novices and connoisseurs alike.
—Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
The new target is the affluent Millennial as much as whisky connoisseurs, with 25- to 35-year-olds as the sweet spot.
—Kevin Rozario, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
The Café Specialty Coffee Maker is a drip coffee maker for pour-over people—or rather for coffee connoisseurs who are very particular about brew strength and temperature.
—Emily Farris, Bon Appétit, 25 Nov. 2024
Bowie House, Auberge Resorts Collection, Fort Worth, Texas Art connoisseurs don’t want to miss out on a stay at this hotel, which is filled with over 500 pieces (with another 1,000 available for purchase on the hotel gallery’s website).
—Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
It’s taken Art Basel, which has been in business since 1970 as this August fair for real connoisseurs and in many ways for more purist audiences, and the Miami lightning strike was really to course correct that and totally disrupt and explode that into a much larger stage.
—Joelle Diderich, WWD, 15 Oct. 2024
Starting in September 2024, a few fortunate connoisseurs will be able to acquire a cask of four of the crown jewels in Martell’s vast collection of eaux-de-vie, personally selected by Martell’s ninth Cellar Master, Christophe Valtaud.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 11 Oct. 2024
Each cask produces a finite number of bottles, making its offerings particularly sought after by collectors and whisky connoisseurs.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for connoisseurs
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Whereas some scholars resign themselves to the rigidity of academia, Giovanni, who was an English professor at Virginia Tech until 2022, remained committed to learning new lessons.Hannah Giorgis, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2024
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This week's quiz highlights frozen firsts, Santa scholars and constitutional milestones.Sydney Borchers, Fox News, 8 Dec. 2024
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The campaign includes educational talks by nutrition experts and the active involvement of the CEO.Nadia Edwards-Dashti, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Based on past billing, experts predicted a 6% reduction in that gap.Peter Ubel, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Echoing these sentiments, critics suggest more emphasis should be placed on wins and stage victories during the regular season.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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So far, critics are raving about the Spanish-language drama which boasts a 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.Erik Kain, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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They been sampled by artists and groups including Nas, Public Enemy, Snoop Dog and A Tribe Called Quest.Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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For music lovers, this year’s festival offers a slate of documentaries and narratives that delve into the lives and legacies of iconic artists and groundbreaking genres.Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Connoisseurs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/connoisseurs. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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