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noun a person who has expert knowledge in a particular subject, especially in the fine arts or cultural matters
A1 She is a cognoscente of fine wines, always able to recommend the best bottles.
A2 As a cognoscente of art, he could easily identify the artist of a painting just by looking at it.
B1 The cognoscente of fashion was able to spot the latest trends before they became popular.
B2 Being a cognoscente of literature, she could discuss the works of famous authors in great detail.
C1 The cognoscente of classical music could distinguish between different composers just by listening to a few notes.
C2 The cognoscente of antique furniture could easily identify the period and style of a piece just by examining it.
formal The art auction attracted many cognoscenti who appreciated the intricate details of each painting.
informal Only a true cognoscente would be able to distinguish between the different types of wine.
slang She's a real cognoscente when it comes to fashion trends.
figurative As a literary cognoscente, he could easily analyze the underlying themes in any novel.
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