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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
Even travelers who aren't wine connoisseurs will feel welcome and comfortable while enjoying tastings in Santa Barbara.
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Chantelle Kincy, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2026
Whiskey connoisseurs may not have to worry about supplies running low.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 22 Dec. 2025
Our group included a mix of Scotch connoisseurs and novices—those willing to learn and those more interested in the train’s other trappings.
—Jake Emen, Robb Report, 18 Dec. 2025
Kalamera 50-Bottle Wine Refrigerator Budding wine connoisseurs will love Kalamera’s fridge, which can hold up to 50 standard-size bottles of their favorite reds, whites, and sparkling wines.
—Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Nov. 2025
Sip and savor different types of whiskey at this event aimed at helping both beginners and connoisseurs expand their knowledge of whiskey and taste special spirits.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 28 Nov. 2025
According to Rosendahl, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for wine connoisseurs and royal collectors to buy an extremely rare piece of history.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2025
Unique gifts like a seafood tool set and a Le Creuset holiday mug are perfect for the culinary connoisseurs.
—Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 23 Nov. 2025
Pothos Pothos is easy to care for, adaptable in bright or low light environments and a great plant for beginners and houseplant connoisseurs alike.
—Chris McKeown, Cincinnati Enquirer, 14 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for connoisseurs
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The phrase also sometimes is used as a battle cry and has been employed by those with a nefarious agenda to instill fear of anyone who utters it and to raise concerns about Islam itself, according to Muslim scholars and civil rights advocates.—
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The museum, focused on the arts, history and technology, will draw tourists and scholars from around the world.—
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Both of our experts say that incorporating a mix of elements helps the room feel less stark and flat.—
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But many environmental experts, including Earthjustice senior attorney Mychal Ozaeta, say the proposal caters to the coal industry rather than protecting communities.—
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Uggs are a constant celebrity favorite, with Jennifer Lawrence and Bella Hadid among the many devotees.—
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When the road reopened after a nearly seven-year closure in December, its devotees returned in droves.—
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He was investigated by the SS on the orders of Heinrich Himmler but convinced his investigators, all adepts of Deutsche Physik, that he was engaged in worthwhile teaching and research.—
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The two worked together on Anderson’s most recent film, The Phoenician Scheme, for which Sharp sourced original paintings by such masters as Pierre-Auguste Renoir and René Magritte for the art collection owned by Zsa-Zsa Korda (played by Benicio Del Toro).—
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Hughes is a certified personal trainer with a masters in holistic nutrition and about 20 years of experience helping clients get strong with weights.—
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Marginalized and unknown artists and writers have become a standard of failure.—
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Iglesias, one of the best-selling music artists of all time, is widely considered the most commercially successful Spanish singer in the world.—
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They were accompanied by vocal virtuosos Lucius and blues-rock rippers Judith Hill and Eric Krasno, each fixtures in the local music community trying to rebuild itself in the wake of the Eaton fire.—
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Geese, a quartet of young rock virtuosos from Brooklyn, capture the vibe shift in freaky fidelity.—
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“Connoisseurs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/connoisseurs. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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