cognoscenti

noun

Definition of cognoscentinext
plural of cognoscente
1
as in scholars
a person having a knowledgeable and fine appreciation of the arts a cognoscente of medieval painting

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2
as in experts
a person with a high level of knowledge or skill in a field cognoscenti in the art world knew that most of the works being auctioned off were second-rate stuff

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  1. scholars
  2. experts
  3. connoisseurs
  4. critics
  5. artists
  6. wizards
Noun
  • This new insight into how workers and technology interact comes from BCG Henderson Institute’s recent scientific field experiment, conducted with scholars from Boston University and OpenAI’s Economic Impacts Research Team.
    Riccarda Joas, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Simone’s attitude toward Judaism became a Rorschach test for scholars and critics to project their own feelings onto my aunt and her family.
    The New Yorker, The New Yorker, 30 Sep. 2024
Definition of scholars
Noun
  • Whether these sweeping changes will be enough to turn the tide remains a point of debate among experts.
    Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
  • The company is preparing for Phase II trials and is in discussions with experts in India regarding the best indication for the next phase.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of experts
Noun
  • 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
  • These fashion connoisseurs knew how to make an all-black look interesting.
    Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 30 Sep. 2024
Definition of connoisseurs
Noun
  • Key Background Meta has faced backlash for the discreet camera on its smart glasses, which critics have said could enable bad actors to do more harm.
    Lindsey Choo, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Instead of functioning as a victory lap for Swift, The Tortured Poets Department was emotionally unguarded and knowingly messy, dividing critics and inspiring immediate fan devotion on its way to the biggest first-week debut of her career.
    Jason Lipshutz, Billboard, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of critics
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  • The show was also intentional about embracing younger artists blazing new trails in the industry — from a medley with up-and-coming urban artists Eladio Carrión, Quevedo, Myke Towers, to a Spanglish performance by Joe Jonas and Ela Taubert, who is nominated for best new artist.
    Nicole Acevedo, NBC News, 15 Nov. 2024
  • According to the Latin Recording Academy, more than 30 artists took the stage to deliver show-stopping tributes honoring the memories of key figures who made great contributions to Latin music.
    Nicole Acevedo, NBC News, 15 Nov. 2024
Definition of artists
Noun
  • Talk about the wizards, and the establishment of that signature LOTR character Gandalf.
    Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 3 Oct. 2024
  • There were blue wizards who were around in the North during the Second Age who went to the East.
    James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of wizards
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“Cognoscenti.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cognoscenti. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.

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