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Recent Examples of collector
The fight between the two very different billionaires is emblematic of a growing culture clash in the art world, as the old guard faces off with collectors from the tech sector who tend to be less reverential toward the market’s norms.
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Rachel Corbett, Vulture, 16 Apr. 2025
These offerings have attracted a new breed of collector—not the studious, low-profile billionaire but people like Brad Pitt, Tom Ford, Chrissy Teigen, Roman Abramovich, and his ex-wife Dasha Zhukova.
—Air Mail, 12 Apr. 2025
American collector and precious-metals mogul Thomas Kaplan—who has assembled the largest private collection of Rembrandts in the world—plans to part with Young Lion Resting (1638–42) sometime next year.
—Daniel Cassady For Artnews, Robb Report, 10 Apr. 2025
That hits not just collectors but everyday drinkers who look forward to getting their hands on a solid bottle without having to chase it down.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
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Rachel Corbett, Vulture, 16 Apr. 2025
These offerings have attracted a new breed of collector—not the studious, low-profile billionaire but people like Brad Pitt, Tom Ford, Chrissy Teigen, Roman Abramovich, and his ex-wife Dasha Zhukova.
—Air Mail, 12 Apr. 2025
American collector and precious-metals mogul Thomas Kaplan—who has assembled the largest private collection of Rembrandts in the world—plans to part with Young Lion Resting (1638–42) sometime next year.
—Daniel Cassady For Artnews, Robb Report, 10 Apr. 2025
That hits not just collectors but everyday drinkers who look forward to getting their hands on a solid bottle without having to chase it down.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for collector
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In an era where personalization is the ultimate luxury, DITA, an avant-garde eyewear brand beloved by celebrities and style connoisseurs—has just raised the bar.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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More than 270 dealers and thousands of collectors and connoisseurs gather to sell and buy, and the goods aren’t chopped liver.—
Brian T. Allen,
National Review,
22 Mar. 2025
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Youth, for photographers age 17 or younger; Novice, for new and less experienced photo hobbyists; and advanced amateur/professional, for experienced photographers who have practiced and honed their skills over time.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
23 Apr. 2025
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When amateurs chase new strategies, smart players develop a system from what already works.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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After the fourth time of a positive fan interaction, Adell began to consider making the song available to the public.—
Taylor Crumpton,
Essence,
14 Apr. 2025
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Sticky traps also may help knock down some types of fly populations in stables, says Gray. Use a fan.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
14 Apr. 2025
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The experts predict the economy will nearly stall in 2025, growing 0.8%, down from their projection of 1.7% just last month, according to the average estimate of 46 economists surveyed by Wolters Kluwer Blue Chip Economic Indicators on April 4 and April 7.—
John Bacon,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2025
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Here’s what the experts have to say about why grief shows up in the body and how to cope with it.—
Kathleen Ferraro,
SELF,
15 Apr. 2025
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This year, Easter Sunday falls on April 20, also known as 4/20, an unofficial holiday for cannabis enthusiasts in celebration of their love of the bud.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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Dabney has been telling other Burning Man enthusiasts about his DIY cooling system and referring them to Craigslist and Facebook Marketplace for used panels.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
19 Apr. 2025
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Cascada’s rendition replaces Reilly’s yearning with decidedly more bombast, but the ecstatic feeling of connecting with a lover – whether on an elevator, dancefloor or basketball court – remains at the center.—
Kyle Denis,
Billboard,
18 Apr. 2025
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Beverly ends up doing something he’s not done before — falling deeply for one of their patients/lovers, actress Claire (Geneviève Bujold).—
Barry Levitt,
Vulture,
18 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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Marinetti emerges as a kind of anarchic scout leader and André Breton, Surrealism’s founder, comes across as a work-shy dilettante.—
Orlando Whitfield,
New York Times,
18 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 28 Apr. 2025.
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