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also mavin
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
Meanwhile, street-style mavens have opted to pair loafers with mom jeans, inspiring us to dress comfortably and elegantly all summer long.
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Michel Mejía, Glamour, 15 June 2025
What soon followed was likely inconceivable to most — even seasoned cyber mavens.
—Noah Barsky, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
Critics — from conservative talker McCain to Skinnygirl brand maven Frankel — are speaking out against Duchess Meghan's foray into the lifestyle space.
—Jay Stahl, USA TODAY, 21 Feb. 2025
For the third film, Cruise (who acts as a lead producer and has always played a major part in picking the directors) brought in the TV maven J. J. Abrams, who focused the story on Hunt getting engaged and trying to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 23 May 2025
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Michel Mejía, Glamour, 15 June 2025
What soon followed was likely inconceivable to most — even seasoned cyber mavens.
—Noah Barsky, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
Critics — from conservative talker McCain to Skinnygirl brand maven Frankel — are speaking out against Duchess Meghan's foray into the lifestyle space.
—Jay Stahl, USA TODAY, 21 Feb. 2025
For the third film, Cruise (who acts as a lead producer and has always played a major part in picking the directors) brought in the TV maven J. J. Abrams, who focused the story on Hunt getting engaged and trying to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for maven
Noun
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Our shopping experts are selecting the best Prime Day deals on Dyson vacuums, Apple AirPods, Kendra Scott jewelry, and other best-selling products across various categories.—
Isabel Garcia,
People.com,
9 July 2025
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Original cast members included food and wine expert Antoni Porowski, design chief Bobby Berk, grooming guru Jonathan Van Ness, culture and lifestyle specialist Karamo Brown and fashion connoisseur Tan France.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
9 July 2025
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The Oberoi Luxury Nile Cruisers With a nearly perfect score, The Oberoi Cruises was a standout fan favorite.—
Fran Golden,
Travel + Leisure,
8 July 2025
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Experts Only Festival is expected to draw 50,000 fans to Randall’s Island.—
Brittany Spanos,
Rolling Stone,
8 July 2025
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The mobile network carriers were also excited by the Moto X, though at least partly for self-serving reasons, according to Randall, the supply chain guru.—
Verne Kopytoff,
Fortune,
5 July 2025
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After that, our Senior Beauty Editor Akili King hosted a panel with beauty gurus Amber Nicole, Princess Rese, and Kristen Noel Crawley about representation and the definition of beauty.—
India Espy-Jones,
Essence,
5 July 2025
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Among the grounds, fitness enthusiasts will be happy to find both pickleball and tennis courts.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
12 July 2025
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According to Pizza Hut's blog, the Hut Lover's Pizzas offer something for every taste, including pineapple enthusiasts.—
Emma Marsden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
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In addition to being a Sachs scholar, she was named a Gates Scholarship winner — a prestigious award from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.—
Elizabeth Hernandez,
Denver Post,
12 July 2025
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Robert Osborn, an early thinker on lawn tennis, was also a religious scholar.—
Sam Knight,
New Yorker,
12 July 2025
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For lovers of art, architecture, and history, don't miss the Achilleion, a palace-turned-museum that was once the private refuge of the beloved Empress Elisabeth of Austria.—
Mina Agnos,
Travel + Leisure,
13 July 2025
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Thomasville is full of Queen Anne and Victorian architecture and serves as a quiet weekend retreat for lovers of architecture, gardens, and good food.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
13 July 2025
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Upper Buffalo Land Becomes Wilderness Area Tom Foti is a master botanist and former ecologist/research chief at the Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
6 July 2025
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Learn how to meal prep like a pro, create quick and nutritious grab-and-go options, and master time-saving hacks that keep you energized without the morning chaos.—
Essence,
Essence,
6 July 2025
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Working with a trainer of behavior consultant to desensitize your dog to fireworks gradually.—
Jennifer Borresen,
USA Today,
4 July 2025
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In Metro Manila, there are as many as 70,000 unsold condos, according to property consultant Colliers Philippines.—
Ian Sayson,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2025
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“Maven.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maven. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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