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1
as in expert
a person with a high level of knowledge or skill in a field
an investment maven, he was doing well even when the market was doing poorly
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as in fan
a person with a strong and habitual liking for something
a science-fiction maven who could talk for hours about fictional technology
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Recent Examples of maven
British design maven and hotelier Kit Kemp collaborated with her daughters on the project, which pushes her signature style in even bolder directions.
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Jennifer Flowers, AFAR Media, 3 Apr. 2025
After the Orioles were swept out of the playoffs without a win for the second straight year, many baseball mavens expected the team to make aggressive off-season trades or free agent signings, especially to help replace departing ace Corbin Burnes and hard-hitting Anthony Santander.
—Paul Bledsoe, Baltimore Sun, 24 Mar. 2025
Up close and personal Lucien Pagès, the PR maven who handled shows for brands including Saint Laurent, Schiaparelli, Courrèges and Nina Ricci, agreed.
—Joelle Diderich, WWD, 19 Mar. 2025
British design maven and hotelier Kit Kemp collaborated with her daughters on the project, which pushes her signature style in even bolder directions.
—Jennifer Flowers, AFAR Media, 3 Apr. 2025
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Jennifer Flowers, AFAR Media, 3 Apr. 2025
After the Orioles were swept out of the playoffs without a win for the second straight year, many baseball mavens expected the team to make aggressive off-season trades or free agent signings, especially to help replace departing ace Corbin Burnes and hard-hitting Anthony Santander.
—Paul Bledsoe, Baltimore Sun, 24 Mar. 2025
Up close and personal Lucien Pagès, the PR maven who handled shows for brands including Saint Laurent, Schiaparelli, Courrèges and Nina Ricci, agreed.
—Joelle Diderich, WWD, 19 Mar. 2025
British design maven and hotelier Kit Kemp collaborated with her daughters on the project, which pushes her signature style in even bolder directions.
—Jennifer Flowers, AFAR Media, 3 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for maven
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Eyre: Jennifer and Manny Wheeler, who are our language and cultural advisors, are both Navajo and experts in each of those categories.—
Pat Saperstein,
Variety,
28 Apr. 2025
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Many lawmakers and industry experts around the country have also deemed EV mandates unworkable due to insufficient charging infrastructure.—
Albert R. Wynn,
Baltimore Sun,
28 Apr. 2025
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Nacua is seen slapping the fan in the face and walking away.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Crocs Savannah Bananas Classic Clogs Savannah Bananas fans will love these Crocs that feature the team’s mascot and an eye-catching pattern in the team colors.—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2025
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The lifestyle guru served an infamous five-month sentence for lying to federal investigators about a stock sale.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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That started a conversation with our lead tech and projection guru, Chapin Cutler, [co-founder] of Boston Light & Sound.—
Bill Desowitz,
IndieWire,
21 Apr. 2025
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Canal enthusiasts, historians, engineers, environmentalists, artists and lesiure travelers, according to the state officials, are expected to attend.—
Gary Stoller,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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Since its debut in 1963, the Porsche 911 has universally enthralled motoring enthusiasts with its approachability, athleticism, and aesthetics—a combination that’s arguably without equal among sports cars.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
28 Apr. 2025
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Møller had an initial career as a literary scholar, then spent many years as a politician, and is now back to writing.—
Jay Nordlinger,
National Review,
21 Apr. 2025
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Wine scholars among us will recognize this as a mix of red and white grapes, with white allowed only in very small amounts.—
Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen,
Robb Report,
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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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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Coogler attended the University of Southern California’s School of the Cinematic Arts, obtaining a master’s degree in fine arts in 2011.—
Ashton Jackson,
CNBC,
25 Apr. 2025
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When the call came from the Office for the Liturgical Celebrations of the Supreme Pontiff, the master tailor and artist was surprised and emotional.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
25 Apr. 2025
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Seasoned managers and experienced consultants can sometimes fall into the same trap.—
Peter Follows,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Caroline Fleck, PhD, is a licensed psychologist, corporate consultant, and Adjunct Clinical Instructor at Stanford University.—
Caroline Fleck, Contributor,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Maven.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maven. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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