cognoscenti

Example Sentences

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Despite the beacon, only Hanoi’s cà phê cognoscenti seek out this snug shop furnished with four short tables and a small counter.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

Once just 'the lads with the brushes', their physicality has evolved the position to the extent that the curling cognoscenti consider it to now be "a sweeping game" rather than a throwing one.

From BBC • Feb. 20, 2026

As with previous events at LA-LA Land, the opening attracted rockers, drag queens and club world cognoscenti.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 28, 2026

You know, just a little something for the cognoscenti to have as a little specialness.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 1, 2023

"Are you of the cognoscenti?" asked Faith Loveman of Warble.

From Ptomaine Street by Wells, Carolyn