COLLECTOR Synonyms: 63 Similar and Opposite Words

collector

noun

Definition of collector

as in connoisseur

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Recent Examples of collector In March of 2025, it was acquired by a secretive British collector—its first and only private owner. — Howard Walker, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2026 In the living room, Tagliaferri, who is an art collector himself, created a floor-to-ceiling ceramic mural. — Leonie Rolinck, Architectural Digest, 9 Oct. 2026 Where to Shop Arch Goat The archival store, which specializes in hard-to-find runway looks, particularly those from Chanel, Saint Laurent and Jean Paul Gaultier, reflects its owner, Gen Z couture collector Jason Xue’s love for serious Y2K fashion. — Denni Hu, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026 For watches, jewelry, handbags, and sneakers, 20% or fewer Gen Z collectors wanted recognition even within specialist collector communities. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for collector

Recent Examples of Synonyms for collector

Noun

Less heralded but still beloved by Alpine connoisseurs of a certain age is its successor, the A310.

— Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 13 Oct. 2026
Thankfully, the crew of The Pitt held it down for the fashion connoisseurs who stayed up late to see the stars who took the opportunity to switch things up for Emmys after-parties.

— Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of connoisseur

Noun

Soderbergh has been longtime admirer of Reeves work, and with Reeves unable to be on set, the Oscar-winning director offered to help with finishing principal photography.

— Justin Kroll, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026
Dropped by his followers and shunned by his circle, Jim has only Lucien on his side, a skinny and fiercely loyal admirer.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of admirer

Noun

Upgrading to the Thrust Variant requires a $245,000 follow-up payment and adds SpaceX cold-gas rear thrusters alongside an active multi-mode fan system for downforce, cutting acceleration down to under a second.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2026
Many fans sympathized with Clarkson’s shopping experience and took to social media to denounce the actions taken by the shop.

— Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of fan

Noun

The London edition of Frieze, a longstanding highlight on the global art calendar that draws an annual pilgrimage of high-net-worth collectors, advisors, dealers, curators, institutional directors and amateurs to the British capital.

— Mahoro Seward, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2026
Espada was drafted by the Oakland Athletics in the second round of the 1996 amateur draft and spent nine seasons in the minors.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of amateur

Noun

They are usually still protected by maternal antibodies, experts say.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 18 Oct. 2026
The Rockefeller Foundation has just published a policy proposal – developed in partnership with leading experts – that details how a Growth and Investment Reset could work.

— Masood Ahmed, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of expert

Noun

This simultaneously makes this XPS the slickest and most portable of the Googlebook launch lineup and a tough sell for anyone who isn't an Android enthusiast or app developer.

— Joe Osborne, PC Magazine, 16 Oct. 2026
Young enthusiasts, families and people who appreciate automotive design can find something to enjoy.

— Chris Hardesty, AJC.com, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of enthusiast

Noun

Diane refuses, but April hesitantly makes the trip, only to learn that Theo — an artistic dilettante who lives in the city with his girlfriend, Lucy (Odessa A’zion) — has been lunching with Sandra behind her back.

— Natalia Winkelman, Variety, 16 Sep. 2026
Thinking otherwise is the mistake of amateurs and dilettantes.

— Padgett Powell, Harpers Magazine, 30 June 2026