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collectors

NOUN

one who collects accounts

Synonyms

STRONG

representative

WEAK

collection agency collection agent customs official revenue agent

NOUN

one who collects specimens

Synonyms

STRONGEST

connoisseur hobbyist

STRONG

accumulator antiquarian antiquary authority compiler fancier finder gatherer

WEAK

pack rat

Example Sentences

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Retirement accounts are suffering, and debt collectors are finding lots of work.

From Slate • Apr. 28, 2026

Some newer collectors are gravitating toward overlooked, and relatively undervalued, works by Black or women artists.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026

Serious collectors will be selective about what they buy, but should still be willing to pay up for top-notch works.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026

Not only are horror-tape collectors some of the most zealous, but those are often the rarest and most valuable.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

Harbormasters, tax farmers, customs sergeants, wool factors, toll collectors, pursers, wine factors; nine of every ten belonged to Littlefinger.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin