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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
Kelly Janke, director, culinary production Best for: The globally-curious coffee connoisseur.
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Alaina Chou, Bon Appétit, 1 Jan. 2025
Lamar remains the connoisseur’s choice, as he’s been for almost as long.
—Jon Caramanica, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024
Global connoisseurs know Rwandan beans to be among the finest in the world, but Kigali’s craft coffee movement has only been gaining momentum in recent years, thanks to popular local operations like Question Coffee and Rubia Coffee Roasters, who are converting a nation of tea drinkers.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Dec. 2024
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For the candle connoisseur who appreciates a sophisticated scent, this gorgeous set of five is sure to spark joy.
—Neha Tandon, Glamour, 17 Jan. 2025
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Alaina Chou, Bon Appétit, 1 Jan. 2025
Lamar remains the connoisseur’s choice, as he’s been for almost as long.
—Jon Caramanica, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024
Global connoisseurs know Rwandan beans to be among the finest in the world, but Kigali’s craft coffee movement has only been gaining momentum in recent years, thanks to popular local operations like Question Coffee and Rubia Coffee Roasters, who are converting a nation of tea drinkers.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Dec. 2024
Diptyque Set of 5 Miniature Candles Courtesy of brand
4/25
Diptyque Holiday Edition Miniature Candles Set
$100
Nordstrom
For the candle connoisseur who appreciates a sophisticated scent, this gorgeous set of five is sure to spark joy.
—Neha Tandon, Glamour, 17 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for connoisseur
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This month, that work is being celebrated by the Association for the Study of African American Life & History, the advocacy organization founded by the father of Black History Month, scholar Carter G. Woodson.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA TODAY,
7 Feb. 2025
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Typically, such studies are led by a prominent person of national distinction or a renowned scholar, and are carried out by a panel of national experts from academia, industry, the public sector and nongovernmental organizations.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
7 Feb. 2025
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While the fires’ causes are still being investigated — and experts, including Nordskog, believe arson is highly unlikely to be behind the biggest blazes — the arrests have put a spotlight on the question of why people deliberately set fires.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN,
3 Feb. 2025
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These monitors are extensively used among people with diabetes – especially those with type 1 diabetes who are on insulin, experts say.—
Shiv Sudhakar,
Fox News,
3 Feb. 2025
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Among the sea of devotees were JT, of the hip-hop duo City Girls, the choreographer James Vu Anh Pham, and the playwright Jeremy O. Harris.—
Puja Patel,
The New Yorker,
4 Feb. 2025
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On Tuesday, 50 million devotees had taken a bath in the holy river, and in the immediate hours after the stampedes, authorities say, millions more got in the water.—
Aakash Hassan,
The Christian Science Monitor,
29 Jan. 2025
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Vahe was an English major at the University of Pennsylvania and earned his master’s degree at Mizzou.—
Vahe Gregorian,
Kansas City Star,
31 Jan. 2025
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Camila graduated from Arizona State University with a master’s degree in mass communication.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacramento Bee,
31 Jan. 2025
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He will be called a fascist and a coward and a dilettante.—
The Editors,
National Review,
31 Oct. 2024
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Back in the 1930s, Cocteau was dubbed a dilettante.—
Harriet Quick,
theweek,
17 July 2024
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Around him, dense as a swarm of tiny insects, float tiny images of fellow adepts engaged in all manner of outré shenanigans.—
Holland Cotter,
New York Times,
26 Dec. 2024
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Naomi Goggin Switch to island time—and expect transportation snafus Even with two planners, and a bride adept at project management, there was one logistical hurdle that was tough to cross: local transportation.—
Kaitlin Menza,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Nov. 2024
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This year, don’t be surprised if collectors looking for a hidden gem turn their focus to outsider art.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
29 Jan. 2025
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One of the six, and the only one painted in this stunning shade of purple-blue, is owned by Miami collectors Constance and Mike Fernandez, who presented the car at the Cavallino.—
Howard Walker,
Robb Report,
29 Jan. 2025
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The beloved organ virtuoso died on Tuesday morning at 87, near Woodstock, New York — just a few miles down the road from Big Pink, the house where the Band and Bob Dylan transformed music history just by jamming in the basement.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
21 Jan. 2025
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While Fujii is well-known for singing along to his own virtuoso accompaniment on the piano, his dance performances also showcase his star power.—
Billboard Japan,
Billboard,
27 Dec. 2024
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“Connoisseur.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/connoisseur. Accessed 12 Feb. 2025.
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