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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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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 connoisseur
Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 6 Mar. 2025
But wine connoisseurs often overlook one Western state that's better known for its ski slopes than its vintages: Colorado.
—Alessandra Amodio, Travel + Leisure, 2 Mar. 2025
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
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In the 1980s, the store’s no-frills appearance both inside and out belied the tremendous selection that wine connoisseurs would find inside.
—Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 6 Mar. 2025
But wine connoisseurs often overlook one Western state that's better known for its ski slopes than its vintages: Colorado.
—Alessandra Amodio, Travel + Leisure, 2 Mar. 2025
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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
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“Connoisseur.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/connoisseur. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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