collectors

noun

Definition of collectorsnext
plural of collector
as in connoisseurs

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  1. connoisseurs
  2. enthusiasts
  3. experts
  4. lovers
  5. aficionados
  6. authorities
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  • 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
  • But make no mistake, Escape Cafe isn’t only for connoisseurs.
    Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of connoisseurs
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  • After Notre Dame toppled Indiana 27-17 on Friday, doubters and SEC enthusiasts were quick to question how qualified the Hoosiers really were.
    Jayna Bardahl, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Meanwhile, outdoor enthusiasts who often venture into wild settings should invest in a durable backpack or duffle that can be squished into the wing of a twin-propeller plane or aboard a safari vehicle.
    Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of enthusiasts
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  • The recommendation by the nationwide panel of experts doesn’t apply to people with osteoporosis, vitamin D deficiency, or those taking vitamin D for other medical reasons.
    Korin Miller, Health, 24 Dec. 2024
  • And most of all recommendations, from chefs, meat experts, and in many cookbooks, wouldn't recommend anything past medium.
    Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of experts
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  • For lovers of thoughtful accessories, two of Amberjack's most recent designs encapsulate their commitment to defining what dress-casual footwear can be.
    Darryn King, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
  • This is a moment when food lovers can expect the kind of artistic innovation that could reverberate for years to come.
    Laurie Ochoa, Los Angeles Times, 4 Jan. 2025
Definition of lovers
Noun
  • For food and drink aficionados, special events and private dining experience options here are endless.
    Sierra Redmond, Travel + Leisure, 25 Dec. 2024
  • The tragic fate of Lady Jane Grey, aka the Nine Days' Queen, is well-known to aficionados of English history.
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of aficionados
Noun
  • Ramos-Soto pled guilty to the wire fraud charge on April 4, 2024, according to federal authorities.
    Staff report, Hartford Courant, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The suspects then loaded the ATM onto a trailer attached to a U-Haul box truck and fled the area, authorities said.
    Maggie Ybarra, Baltimore Sun, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of authorities
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