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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
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.
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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
Who Was There Pearl Lam, the renowned gallerist known for championing boundary-pushing contemporary artists, joined Korman in welcoming an intimate gathering of journalists, collectors, and culinary connoisseurs.
—Jaime Sloane, SPIN, 16 Dec. 2024
Even though all IPAs feature hops prominently, the flavor differences between a traditional style IPA and a hazy are apparent even to non-connoisseurs.
—Erik Ofgang, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
By Meg Walters Before that point, however, the color went largely untouched by street-style connoisseurs—which was exactly why the Brit chose it.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 8 Dec. 2024
This expression is packed in a sleek new bottle and appeals to whiskey novices and connoisseurs alike.
—Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
The new target is the affluent Millennial as much as whisky connoisseurs, with 25- to 35-year-olds as the sweet spot.
—Kevin Rozario, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
The Café Specialty Coffee Maker is a drip coffee maker for pour-over people—or rather for coffee connoisseurs who are very particular about brew strength and temperature.
—Emily Farris, Bon Appétit, 25 Nov. 2024
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
Who Was There Pearl Lam, the renowned gallerist known for championing boundary-pushing contemporary artists, joined Korman in welcoming an intimate gathering of journalists, collectors, and culinary connoisseurs.
—Jaime Sloane, SPIN, 16 Dec. 2024
Even though all IPAs feature hops prominently, the flavor differences between a traditional style IPA and a hazy are apparent even to non-connoisseurs.
—Erik Ofgang, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
By Meg Walters Before that point, however, the color went largely untouched by street-style connoisseurs—which was exactly why the Brit chose it.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 8 Dec. 2024
This expression is packed in a sleek new bottle and appeals to whiskey novices and connoisseurs alike.
—Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
The new target is the affluent Millennial as much as whisky connoisseurs, with 25- to 35-year-olds as the sweet spot.
—Kevin Rozario, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
The Café Specialty Coffee Maker is a drip coffee maker for pour-over people—or rather for coffee connoisseurs who are very particular about brew strength and temperature.
—Emily Farris, Bon Appétit, 25 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for connoisseurs
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Griswold’s story was so thoroughly accepted that, through the 20th century, no one, including academic scholars, thought to question it.David B. Parker, The Conversation, 6 Jan. 2025
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This Chesapeake Bay island is so isolated that some scholars believe the accent here still retains traces of Elizabethan English, from way back when it was settled in the 17th century.Nicholas DeRenzo, AFAR Media, 6 Jan. 2025
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Mortgage interest rates may decline Fluctuating mortgage interest rates have added uncertainty to the housing market, but experts predict stabilization or slight declines in 2025.Brendel Hightower, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
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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
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But critics of this diet have pointed out both its similarities to other low carbohydrate diets as well as a lack of long-term clinical studies to prove its claims.John Mariani, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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Once validated by The New York Times, few metropolitan film critics dared to opt out of the year-end chore.Thomas Doherty, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Dec. 2024
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Collaborating with other artists is an effective way to expand your reach.Justin Grome, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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Collaborate with other artists.Justin Grome, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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“Connoisseurs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/connoisseurs. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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