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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
Composed of creative visionaries, innovators, strategists, music mavens, tequila lovers, artists, writers, digital wizards, and more, Where Eagles Dare promotes and practices a collaborative approach that honors all ideas while encouraging employees to learn from their peers’ expertise.
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Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
Modern design maven Kelly Wearstler is even shown visiting the space on their IG to peruse the wares.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 8 Dec. 2024
Advanced Pets continues Cohen’s theme of photographing senior style mavens who favor high fashion and nonconformist looks.
—R. Daniel Foster, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Watch on Hulu The Dropout Amanda Seyfried won a much deserved Outstanding Lead Actress Emmy for her portrayal of the notorious Stanford dropout turned health care technology maven Elizabeth Holmes, who tricked some of the world’s savviest business minds into investing in her company, Theranos.
—Jennifer M. Wood, WIRED, 5 Nov. 2024
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Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
Modern design maven Kelly Wearstler is even shown visiting the space on their IG to peruse the wares.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 8 Dec. 2024
Advanced Pets continues Cohen’s theme of photographing senior style mavens who favor high fashion and nonconformist looks.
—R. Daniel Foster, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Watch on Hulu The Dropout Amanda Seyfried won a much deserved Outstanding Lead Actress Emmy for her portrayal of the notorious Stanford dropout turned health care technology maven Elizabeth Holmes, who tricked some of the world’s savviest business minds into investing in her company, Theranos.
—Jennifer M. Wood, WIRED, 5 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for maven
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If businesses can’t fill jobs because of mass deportations, prices could go up, experts have warned.—
Samantha Moilanen,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Feb. 2025
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These monitors are extensively used among people with diabetes – especially those with type 1 diabetes who are on insulin, experts say.—
Shiv Sudhakar,
Fox News,
3 Feb. 2025
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Teammates mobbed Quick at the final horn, and the public address announcer told fans of the accomplishment over the speakers.—
Peter Baugh,
The Athletic,
3 Feb. 2025
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It's then hung under a fan to dry for 10 to 17 days, then wood smoked.—
Mackensy Lunsford,
The Tennessean,
3 Feb. 2025
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The lifestyle guru has mastered the art of taking a great thirst trap Comments Martha Stewart is a media mogul, renowned author and mega boss in every aspect.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
People.com,
31 Jan. 2025
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Ruf doesn’t claim to be a management guru or life coach.—
Brandon Kochkodin,
Forbes,
30 Jan. 2025
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After all, few countries do transitional indoor-outdoor living spaces quite like Mexico does, which is why design enthusiasts, digital nomads, and jet-setters head below the border in droves whenever the need for sun and visual inspiration strikes.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
23 Jan. 2025
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The Sill delivers indoor and outdoor plants, gardening essentials and accessories to plant enthusiasts in all 48 states.—
Anna Haines,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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Most presidents have tried the same thing Historically, most presidents and their advisers – and indeed most scholars – have agreed that government bureaucracy is not designed in ways that promote efficiency.—
Jennifer Selin,
The Conversation,
24 Jan. 2025
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Although a sharp debate broke out among scholars, and the courts soon got involved, the program, in its essence, survived the controversy.—
Stephen L. Carter,
The Mercury News,
23 Jan. 2025
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The event brings together hundreds of religious motorcycle lovers, while raising funds to benefit St Luke’s Center, a drug and alcohol rehabilitation facility operated by Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Miami.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
26 Jan. 2025
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Elsewhere in the world of watch lovers, Kevin O’Leary was on Fox celebrating his auction win of a unique Chanel Boy.—
Sophie Furley,
Robb Report,
26 Jan. 2025
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Camila graduated from Arizona State University with a master’s degree in mass communication.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacramento Bee,
31 Jan. 2025
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Vahe was an English major at the University of Pennsylvania and earned his master’s degree at Mizzou.—
Vahe Gregorian,
Kansas City Star,
31 Jan. 2025
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The couple, both consultants who met in college, were married for 2 ½ years.—
Minyvonne Burke,
NBC News,
31 Jan. 2025
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For example, this cybersecurity consultant recalls a red team engagement involving falsified documents with electronic signatures.—
Lauren Carpenter,
USA TODAY,
30 Jan. 2025
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“Maven.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maven. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.
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