curator

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

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Recent Examples of curator The site also runs a complimentary art advisory service, where a team of curators will build a collection for you based on your taste or space. Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 28 Oct. 2024 Fashion historian Alexandre Samson, a curator at the Palais Galliera museum in Paris, noted that fashion houses have peddled their own fragrances ever since Paul Poiret launched his own perfume in 1911, and fashion shows have historically provided a showcase for these ancillary products. Jennifer Weil, WWD, 5 Nov. 2024 Director and chief curator Thelma Golden, the esteemed trustees, and donors welcomed guests including myself to an eventful evening. Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 30 Oct. 2024 Put on by Ghanaian-American curator Larry Ossei-Mensah, the show gathers nearly a dozen artists working with materials like scrap leather, cosmetics containers and single-use plastic. Randy McMullen, The Mercury News, 30 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for curator 
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Noun
  • One of the suspects, a 16-year-old from Bridgeport, turned himself in on Tuesday night along with a parent or guardian, Josef said.
    Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 27 Nov. 2024
  • Corinna has remained a guardian of Schumacher's privacy, offering only limited updates on his progress.
    Alex Harrington, Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • Third-party custodians are a growing business in Bitcoin, and these third parties manage your keys for you.
    Korok Ray, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Ultimately, a federal system that endows states with substantial authority can act as a powerful custodian of democracy, one that goes well beyond the mere involvement of state officials in the electoral system.
    Jenna Bednar, Foreign Affairs, 5 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • Singing janitor, fan-favorite, and now season champion.
    Lars Brandle, Billboard, 25 Sep. 2024
  • The school closed its doors in 1955 after dozens of schoolchildren mysteriously went missing, rumored to be captured and killed by the school's janitor, Charlie McFree.
    Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 23 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • D’Onta Foreman had a 38-yard run on the second play of the drive, and Sam Darnold scored on an option keeper.
    Dave Birkett, USA TODAY, 25 Dec. 2022
  • Egan’s 1-yard touchdown run on a fourth-down keeper pulled the Chargers within 28-26 with 4:57 left in the third quarter.
    Jason Frakes, The Courier-Journal, 26 Nov. 2022
Noun
  • Some have even compared him to Paul von Hindenburg, the elderly German caretaker president who agreed to elevate Adolph Hitler to power in 1933.
    Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
  • Her caretakers offered her fruit platters featuring watermelon carved with the local name spellings for Trump and his Democratic rival, Vice President Kamala Harris.
    Mithil Aggarwal, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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  • By fully embracing this new challenge, finance leaders can shape a future where finance is not merely a steward of resources but a strategic driver of business success.
    Tom Hood, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
  • On the heels of his triumph with Oscar winner Godzilla Minus One, Takashi Yamazaki is set to write, direct and steer VFX for a new Godzilla film for Toho, the Japanese creator and longtime steward of the franchise, Toho announced on Friday.
    Matt Grobar, Deadline, 1 Nov. 2024

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“Curator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curator. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.

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