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Recent Examples of collector
Through some 90 pieces, drawn from the brand’s patrimonial collections but also on loan from private collectors, the display is about the rich history left behind by founder Jean Dinh Van, a singular jeweler who sculpted rather than sketched his designs.
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Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 10 July 2025
That first bobblehead became an instant collector’s item, reselling on eBay for as much as $250.
—Benjamin Svetkey, HollywoodReporter, 9 July 2025
Although the Japanese trading card game is usually seen as a children’s hobby, many resellers have reaped the benefits of selling to adult collectors who will shell out hundreds of thousands for particularly rare cards.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2025
The wall text dutifully mentions the seizure of these works, which made their way to collectors such as Nelson Rockefeller through the international marketplace.
—Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 30 June 2025
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Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 10 July 2025
That first bobblehead became an instant collector’s item, reselling on eBay for as much as $250.
—Benjamin Svetkey, HollywoodReporter, 9 July 2025
Although the Japanese trading card game is usually seen as a children’s hobby, many resellers have reaped the benefits of selling to adult collectors who will shell out hundreds of thousands for particularly rare cards.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2025
The wall text dutifully mentions the seizure of these works, which made their way to collectors such as Nelson Rockefeller through the international marketplace.
—Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for collector
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Smythe balances deeply personal and professional motivations Read Smythe's memoir and find her forever a curious connoisseur and consumer of popular culture birthed by the intersection of an era equally dominated by music videos and nightclubs.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
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My husband and most of our friends are avid connoisseurs of wine and spirits.—
Judith Martin,
Sun Sentinel,
2 July 2025
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Gaskins said the policy change benefits the city’s prospects for hosting major league professional and elite amateur teams in the future, and, at the same time, provides young residents and visitors with opportunities to participate in evening sports.—
Lee Igel,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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The annual amateur draft begins Sunday night with the first three rounds and continues on Monday with rounds 4-20.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
12 July 2025
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Caitlin Clark’s presence on the Indiana Fever led to opposing teams changing venues to a larger seating capacity to host thousands more fans than usual for games.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
8 July 2025
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The Oberoi Luxury Nile Cruisers With a nearly perfect score, The Oberoi Cruises was a standout fan favorite.—
Fran Golden,
Travel + Leisure,
8 July 2025
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Our shopping experts are selecting the best Prime Day deals on Dyson vacuums, Apple AirPods, Kendra Scott jewelry, and other best-selling products across various categories.—
Isabel Garcia,
People.com,
9 July 2025
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Original cast members included food and wine expert Antoni Porowski, design chief Bobby Berk, grooming guru Jonathan Van Ness, culture and lifestyle specialist Karamo Brown and fashion connoisseur Tan France.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
9 July 2025
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Among the grounds, fitness enthusiasts will be happy to find both pickleball and tennis courts.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
12 July 2025
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According to Pizza Hut's blog, the Hut Lover's Pizzas offer something for every taste, including pineapple enthusiasts.—
Emma Marsden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
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For lovers of art, architecture, and history, don't miss the Achilleion, a palace-turned-museum that was once the private refuge of the beloved Empress Elisabeth of Austria.—
Mina Agnos,
Travel + Leisure,
13 July 2025
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Thomasville is full of Queen Anne and Victorian architecture and serves as a quiet weekend retreat for lovers of architecture, gardens, and good food.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
13 July 2025
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The choice between a bureaucrat and a dilettante to run an army − in his days, like in ours − seems like an obvious one.—
Michel Anteby,
The Conversation,
28 Apr. 2025
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Him and all the other dilettantes who don’t know the wonders of VistaVision.—
Glenn Whipp,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2025
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Needless to say, the terrorist groupie’s apologists at Brown were apoplectic that this savage had been tossed out of the country.—
Howie Carr,
Boston Herald,
19 Mar. 2025
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In Cameron Crowe’s semi-autobiographical film, the actress plays Penny Lane, a groupie for the fictional band Stillwater.—
Hannah Malach,
WWD,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Collector.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collector. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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