collectors

noun

plural of collector
as in connoisseurs

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for collectors
  1. connoisseurs
  2. amateurs
  3. experts
  4. fans
  5. enthusiasts
  6. lovers
  7. aficionados
  8. devotees
Noun
  • Long revered by Italian connoisseurs but little known elsewhere, Leoncillo is enjoying something of a revival.
    — Hikmat Mohammed, ARTnews.com, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Less heralded but still beloved by Alpine connoisseurs of a certain age is its successor, the A310.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of connoisseurs
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
  • Investors follow, with professionals leading the way and amateurs jumping in later.
    — RUCHIR SHARMA, Foreign Affairs, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of amateurs
Noun
  • The long road to 2028 While the spectacle was undeniable, aviation experts remain skeptical that the vehicle can serve as both a practical road car and a true aircraft.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2026
  • To offset higher food prices, experts recommend preparing earlier and shopping for essentials, like shelf-stable ingredients, that go on sale ahead of time.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of experts
Noun
  • For the Bills fans, the store opening is bringing a slice of home and Upstate New York.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Benjamin Satterley, known to wrestling fans around the world as Pac, died last month of bronchial asthma, the medical examiner’s office in Cook County, Illinois, confirmed Friday.
    — Rudy Chinchilla, NBC news, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of fans
Noun
  • The boat show brings together sailing enthusiasts, prospective buyers and industry professionals to celebrate life on the water and explore the latest in sailing, the news release said.
    — Michelle Richardson, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Meanwhile, a 2026 poll by Garage Gym Experiment, an online community for home fitness enthusiasts, found that 44% of respondents expected to spend at least $1,000 on their home gyms this year.
    — Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of enthusiasts
Noun
  • This one’s for the chocolate lovers who appreciate a little mythology lesson, too.
    — Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Star-crossed lovers sing right past each other on the duet from Bryan’s new Young Manhood and Other Donatable Organs EP.
    — Walden Green, Pitchfork, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of lovers
Noun
  • Today’s top dermatologists and skin-care aficionados swear by the below SPFs to shield against UVA and UVB damage while keeping pores congestion-free.
    — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Many media companies have been experimenting with bespoke telecasts aimed at a narrower niche of viewers, like young women or sports-stats aficionados.
    — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of aficionados
Noun
  • Also not surprisingly, Ohtani did little to reward his devotees.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The show was both a touchstone and a lightning rod for its depiction of a group of millennial young women in New York, with its vocal haters often louder than its many devotees.
    — Andrew Dalton, Chicago Tribune, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of devotees
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