connoisseur - use in sentences

Converse of object

  • become: I am becoming a connoisseur of these sermons over the years.

Converse of subject

  • appreciate: They were praised by Pliny and over the centuries their strength and flavor have come to be appreciated by connoisseurs all over the world.
  • enjoy: They are an exquisite addition to any fairy enthusiast's collection, or to be enjoyed by fine art connoisseurs alike.

Adjective modifier

  • discerning: An encouraging result for discerning pizza connoisseurs, who may now be asking for an extra topping of fuzzy logic with their next pizza.
  • true: Said with the gusto of a true connoisseur: do you have a favorite, um, species of cheese?
  • serious: They provide nothing for the serious kebab connoisseur who really wants to test his chili resistance levels to the limit.
  • real: The sight of this would drive a real connoisseur wild.
  • great: Qianlong, perhaps the most cultured Chinese emperor of all time, was a great connoisseur of jades.
  • many: This low-key approach will be a turn-off for many extreme cinema connoisseurs.

Noun used with modifier

  • malt: It is encouraging to see yet another industry response to the Scotch single malt connoisseur 's desire.
  • whiskey: The target audience is more the historian than the whiskey connoisseurs.
  • wine: The perfect gift for the would be wine connoisseur in your life.
  • beer: With a great selection of real ales this is a must for beer connoisseurs.
  • comedy: Ian's plays have previously been worth a look for comedy connoisseurs.
  • coffee: I also like to think of myself as a bit of a coffee connoisseur!

Possessives

  • choice: Just add speakers to create what has to be the connoisseurs ' choice of home cinema system.

Preposition: of

  • wine: The expertly managed cellar complements the menus and provides ample choice for both the casual diner and the true connoisseur of fine wines.
  • art: For the real connoisseur of art a piece of Genesis is treasured in many collections the world over.
  • music: I'm not a connoisseur of music, for me it's more about the lyrics.
  • food: As a connoisseur of food and drink, Aachen comes as a pleasant diversion.

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