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collector

[kuh-lek-ter] / kəˈlɛk tər /




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An exhibition displays some of the treasures included in the extraordinary bequest of Aso O. Tavitian, a collector with a singular eye who followed his own tastes.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 30, 2026

Elliot, who is a collector, said social media, influencers and celebrities like Logan Paul and Henry Cavill are helping counteract a "stigma".

From BBC Aug. 12, 2026

“May this doll remind every child and every collector that dreams have no limits, excellence leaves a lasting imprint, and true greatness never goes out of style.”

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 10, 2026

Even at 79 — he’ll hit octogenarian status in December — Kaye confesses he hasn’t slowed down as a collector.

From Salon Jul. 29, 2026

He was as portly as a tax collector.

From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri

Videos of first-time buyers ripping rare cards on TikTok have racked up millions of views, and new collectors have sprung up everywhere as a result of the fandom reaching fresh audiences on social media.

From Slate Aug. 31, 2026

Sports trading cards are big business in the United States with collectors paying north of $10 million in recent years for cards featuring former NBA stars Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant and MLB's Shohei Ohtani.

From Barron's Aug. 11, 2026

Mattel hopes to appeal to adult collectors and fans of Houston with its latest release.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 10, 2026

It's an exciting time for collectors, whether they're looking for never-before-seen designs, classic shirts reimagined or niche releases from far-flung lands to impress their colleagues at five-a-side.

From BBC Aug. 9, 2026

The very wealthiest collectors have had to make do with copies of the later editions.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton




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