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Recent Examples of doyenne
Exec Producers Rachael Barnes and Ben Wicks exclusively took Deadline inside the making of film about Ozzy, one of rock’s iconic performers, and Sharon, his wife and doyenne of TV and the music biz.
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Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 11 Oct. 2025
The skincare doyenne praised by such leading ladies as Jessica Alba, Kelly Rowland and Shay Mitchell, Shani Darden delivers taut, porcelain-like skin with her signature facial—a blend of light chemical peels, oxygen therapy, and microcurrent.
—Elycia Rubin, HollywoodReporter, 29 Sep. 2025
Wearing her signature bespoke silk turban, Milan design doyenne Nina Yashar articulated how a performance illustrating her gallery‘s 10-year lifespan will come to life.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2025
But the film benefits from the evident warmth and ease that Jacobs feels in her company, while other talking heads — among them Jacobs’ creative director Joseph Carter and former Vogue doyenne Grace Coddington — provide some welcome outside perspective.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 2 Sep. 2025
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Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 11 Oct. 2025
The skincare doyenne praised by such leading ladies as Jessica Alba, Kelly Rowland and Shay Mitchell, Shani Darden delivers taut, porcelain-like skin with her signature facial—a blend of light chemical peels, oxygen therapy, and microcurrent.
—Elycia Rubin, HollywoodReporter, 29 Sep. 2025
Wearing her signature bespoke silk turban, Milan design doyenne Nina Yashar articulated how a performance illustrating her gallery‘s 10-year lifespan will come to life.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2025
But the film benefits from the evident warmth and ease that Jacobs feels in her company, while other talking heads — among them Jacobs’ creative director Joseph Carter and former Vogue doyenne Grace Coddington — provide some welcome outside perspective.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 2 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for doyenne
Noun
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Elder law experts warn that the best protection against uncertainty, exploitation or government infringement of your independence is to plan ahead, early and often.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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For its 310 students and more than 80 children from infants to toddlers, Greenland represents a second chance at school that is free from stigma and, experts say, a model for how young mothers can be reintegrated into education.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Political data guru Paul Mitchell, who has been running primary election simulations, pegs the chances of a Democratic lockout at 20%.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2026
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Ella Stiller arrives as Patience, Valerie’s social-media guru, Jack O’Brien sweetly plays her new hairdresser, and Andrew Scott, doing the most to eradicate any lingering Hot Priest vibes, plays a wildly unctuous NuNet executive.—
Jennifer Silverman,
Rolling Stone,
29 Mar. 2026
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Similarly, professionals in substance abuse, behavioral disorder and mental health counselor occupations earn median wages below $60,000 a year, despite typically needing a master’s degree in psychology or a related field.—
Kamaron McNair,
CNBC,
3 Apr. 2026
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Bailey, who is currently building an admin automation platform meant to be used by the current and next generation of entertainment professionals, points out that there is little to no training offered to assistants on AI use.—
Mia Galuppo,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Great science-fiction writers, almost by definition, are masters of cognitive estrangement.—
Stephanie Burt,
New Yorker,
1 Apr. 2026
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Insider experiences include a tour of a private palazzo by a prince no less, a painting class inspired by Caravaggio, and a master class in mixing the perfect aperitivo by resident masters.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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For families Golf lessons for adults and children are highly rated (golf pro Jody Addison is fabulous with the smalls), while tennis and paddle lessons are offered aplenty.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Apr. 2026
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Good news—there are lots of chic styles that will be making major waves in the new year, pros say.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Style mavens Reed and Delphine Krakoff sold it to film and television producer David Zander in 2018 for $24 million, and in 2023 it was acquired by fashion designer Tom Ford for $52 million.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
20 Mar. 2026
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The social media maven’s new haircut framed her high-octane glamour beauty look, which cemented her status as a beauty chameleon.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Doyenne.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doyenne. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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