connoisseur

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Phillips said a 1518 was the sort of watch that once acquired, "a connoisseur can feel to have reached the utmost peak of collecting".

From Barron's • Nov. 9, 2025

In 1996, for example, she was billed as a "chat-up connoisseur" during a dating segment on Good Morning with Anne and Nick.

From BBC • Nov. 8, 2025

Roth, the real-estate investor, wouldn’t describe herself as a wine connoisseur, though she did buy bottles at many of the stops the campers made.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 27, 2025

It’s not a perfect movie, and there are a few too many almost-escapes for this connoisseur.

From Salon • Jun. 8, 2025

“You are a thing of beauty and a joy forever,” said Jo, looking through her hand with the air of a connoisseur at the blue feather against the golden hair.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott