connoisseur
noun
con·nois·seur
ˌkä-nə-ˈsər 
also -ˈsu̇r
1
2
: one who enjoys with discrimination and appreciation of subtleties
a connoisseur of fine wines
Examples of connoisseur in a Sentence
Sean "P. Diddy" Combs, now starring in Broadway's A Raisin in the Sun, takes his grooming rituals seriously. "I take a bath around 3 a.m. when I get home to wind down. I'm a bath connoisseur," says Combs, 34. "I have bath salts, bath beads—I can make you the best bath in the world."
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Ann Marie Cruz, People, 14 June 2004
Police reporting had made me a connoisseur of auto accidents. Some people could tell a fake Rembrandt from the real thing; I could tell a run-of-the-mill fender bender from a real accident.
—Russell Baker, The Good Times, 1989
It was apple juice. Ortiz watched him drink it with all the delicacy of a wine connoisseur sampling new bordeaux.
—Tom Clancy, The Cardinal of the Kremlin, (1988) 1989
He was a voracious reader, a strong critic, an art connoisseur in certain directions, a collector of books, but above all he was a man of the world by profession, and loved the contacts—perhaps the collisions—of society.
—Henry Adams, The Education of Henry Adams, 1907
She is a connoisseur of African art.
a forthcoming exhibit at the art museum that is eagerly awaited by connoisseurs of ancient Greek pottery
Ann Marie Cruz, People, 14 June 2004
Police reporting had made me a connoisseur of auto accidents. Some people could tell a fake Rembrandt from the real thing; I could tell a run-of-the-mill fender bender from a real accident.
—Russell Baker, The Good Times, 1989
It was apple juice. Ortiz watched him drink it with all the delicacy of a wine connoisseur sampling new bordeaux.
—Tom Clancy, The Cardinal of the Kremlin, (1988) 1989
He was a voracious reader, a strong critic, an art connoisseur in certain directions, a collector of books, but above all he was a man of the world by profession, and loved the contacts—perhaps the collisions—of society.
—Henry Adams, The Education of Henry Adams, 1907
She is a connoisseur of African art.
a forthcoming exhibit at the art museum that is eagerly awaited by connoisseurs of ancient Greek pottery
Recent Examples on the Web
Now, luxury lovers and connoisseurs alike won’t have to travel far to experience and shop the brand.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 21 May 2024
As a massive connoisseur of Roman history, the writer/producer was thrilled to adapt the material for television.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 17 May 2024
PCMag’s Max Eddy, a connoisseur of privacy policies due to his work with VPN companies, gave it a thumbs up.
—PCMAG, 15 May 2024
The Bella Folding Bar Cart from Williams Sonoma makes a great choice for avid home entertainers and cocktail connoisseurs.
—Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2024
It’s aged from three to six years in a variety of barrel sizes, yielding a slightly woody and sweet bourbon that is a favorite of craft connoisseurs and bourbon fans around the country.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 15 May 2024
Enlightenment-era connoisseurs such as Townley sometimes bought the less valuable of these objects by the handful.
—Rebecca Mead, The New Yorker, 6 May 2024
Brewing behemoth Anheuser-Busch InBev wants hardcore beer connoisseurs to know non-alcoholic drinkers are no social misfits—they’re just like you and me.
—Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 4 May 2024
The series of events — and its twisting threads — have evolved almost as if penned in a crime novel, captivating sleuths and true crime connoisseurs around the world.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 3 May 2024
Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 21 May 2024
As a massive connoisseur of Roman history, the writer/producer was thrilled to adapt the material for television.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 17 May 2024
PCMag’s Max Eddy, a connoisseur of privacy policies due to his work with VPN companies, gave it a thumbs up.
—PCMAG, 15 May 2024
The Bella Folding Bar Cart from Williams Sonoma makes a great choice for avid home entertainers and cocktail connoisseurs.
—Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2024
It’s aged from three to six years in a variety of barrel sizes, yielding a slightly woody and sweet bourbon that is a favorite of craft connoisseurs and bourbon fans around the country.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 15 May 2024
Enlightenment-era connoisseurs such as Townley sometimes bought the less valuable of these objects by the handful.
—Rebecca Mead, The New Yorker, 6 May 2024
Brewing behemoth Anheuser-Busch InBev wants hardcore beer connoisseurs to know non-alcoholic drinkers are no social misfits—they’re just like you and me.
—Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 4 May 2024
The series of events — and its twisting threads — have evolved almost as if penned in a crime novel, captivating sleuths and true crime connoisseurs around the world.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 3 May 2024
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“Connoisseur.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/connoisseur. Accessed 28 May. 2024.
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connoisseur
noun
con·nois·seur
ˌkän-ə-ˈsər
-ˈsu̇(ə)r
: an expert in a particular subject (as art or wine)
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