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also mavins
1
as in experts
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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2
as in lovers
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 mavens
Much of the recent commentary is produced by investment mavens searching for explanations for market moves in recent news nuggets.
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Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
Now, even the staunchest merino mavens acknowledge that the fiber is enhanced in socks by adding nylon and other materials for better stretch and durability.
—Scott Douglas, Outside, 3 Feb. 2026
All wearing matching yellow aprons, they were drawn from the community of makers, mongers and mavens who make up the ranks of the international cheese cognoscenti.
—Barry Neild, CNN Money, 13 Nov. 2025
Yennefer is back with the sisterhood formerly known as the brotherhood, but things aren't going super-well for the magical mavens, decimated in ranks by the evil Vilgefortz (Mahesh Jadu) and hated by the public for, well, reasons.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, Sweeney’s drastic hair transformation had beauty mavens buzzing.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 26 Oct. 2025
This architecture includes what AI mavens refer to as an encoder-processor-decoder structure.
—IEEE Spectrum, 20 Oct. 2025
And to celebrate, the Spanish brand is tapping 50 influential style mavens from across the globe to design a product, on sale October 6.
—Hannah Martin, Architectural Digest, 29 Sep. 2025
While fantasy mavens could do the same, there are probably better options available.
—Kevin Cusick, Twin Cities, 14 Sep. 2025
Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
Now, even the staunchest merino mavens acknowledge that the fiber is enhanced in socks by adding nylon and other materials for better stretch and durability.
—Scott Douglas, Outside, 3 Feb. 2026
All wearing matching yellow aprons, they were drawn from the community of makers, mongers and mavens who make up the ranks of the international cheese cognoscenti.
—Barry Neild, CNN Money, 13 Nov. 2025
Yennefer is back with the sisterhood formerly known as the brotherhood, but things aren't going super-well for the magical mavens, decimated in ranks by the evil Vilgefortz (Mahesh Jadu) and hated by the public for, well, reasons.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, Sweeney’s drastic hair transformation had beauty mavens buzzing.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 26 Oct. 2025
This architecture includes what AI mavens refer to as an encoder-processor-decoder structure.
—IEEE Spectrum, 20 Oct. 2025
And to celebrate, the Spanish brand is tapping 50 influential style mavens from across the globe to design a product, on sale October 6.
—Hannah Martin, Architectural Digest, 29 Sep. 2025
While fantasy mavens could do the same, there are probably better options available.
—Kevin Cusick, Twin Cities, 14 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mavens
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Public health experts also criticized the president for making unfounded claims about highly politicized health issues.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Feb. 2026
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International relations experts said Lai’s battle for freedom could now spill over into the diplomatic sphere.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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Each year, millions of dog lovers tune in to the Puppy Bowl as a way to pregame the actual Super Bowl taking place that same Sunday, played by human athletes without tails.—
Stacia Datskovska,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Feb. 2026
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The symphony, conducted by its music director Carolyn Kuan, is playing a ballet score by Prokofiev inspired by Shakespeare’s immortal drama about two young lovers from feuding families at the Belding Theater at The Bushnell, located at 166 Capitol Ave.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
8 Feb. 2026
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What this small copper artifact from Grave 3932 suggests is that the roots of that enduring technology stretch far deeper into Egypt’s past than scholars had recognized.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
13 Feb. 2026
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Some scholars suspect that his race was deliberately kept vague and note that, at the time, even those from other European countries like Italy or Spain would have been discriminated against by Brits.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
13 Feb. 2026
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Conrad wasn’t sure how football fans would react but said most people eagerly accepted a towel.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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By the end of that format’s 12-year run, including several instances in which the best overall driver of the year was shut out from the title or even competing in the championship race, a majority of fans and drivers were more than ready for something else.—
Jeff Gluck,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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He was investigated by the SS on the orders of Heinrich Himmler but convinced his investigators, all adepts of Deutsche Physik, that he was engaged in worthwhile teaching and research.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Oct. 2025
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To remove the suckers growing at the base of some viburnum species, cut them back at ground level.—
Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Feb. 2026
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For a coach who thinks running the ball is for squares and suckers, that’s not exactly adapting one’s philosophy to fit your personnel.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
27 Jan. 2026
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The low-down dive bar is draped in painterly shadows inspired by Renaissance masters, the stale cigarette stench palpable.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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The collection includes everything from paintings by European masters to ancient Greek and Roman sculpture, to Asian textiles to clothing by iconic fashion designers.—
Katie James Watkinson,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Feb. 2026
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Additionally, for Midwest ski enthusiasts, Snowriver Mountain is part of the Legendary Pass, allowing access to Lutsen Mountains in Minnesota and Granite Peak in Wisconsin.—
Katy Spratte Joyce,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Feb. 2026
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Modern perfume enthusiasts seek more than projection and volume.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Mavens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mavens. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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