variants
or less commonly mavin
: one who is experienced or knowledgeable : expert
a language maven
policy mavens
computer mavens
also
: freak sense 2a
Examples of maven in a Sentence
an investment maven, he was doing well even when the market was doing poorly
a science-fiction maven who could talk for hours about fictional technology
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Critics — from conservative talker McCain to Skinnygirl brand maven Frankel — are speaking out against Duchess Meghan's foray into the lifestyle space.
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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
The Italian sunglasses brand is partnering with PR maven Albane Cleret’s Terrasse by Albane, the pop-up hot spot during the film festival, to reinforce its ties with the movie world.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 13 May 2025
Everyone from rising beauty brand founders, to behind-the-scenes PR mavens discusses their career journeys, biggest inspirations, and more.
—Essence, 9 May 2025
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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
The Italian sunglasses brand is partnering with PR maven Albane Cleret’s Terrasse by Albane, the pop-up hot spot during the film festival, to reinforce its ties with the movie world.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 13 May 2025
Everyone from rising beauty brand founders, to behind-the-scenes PR mavens discusses their career journeys, biggest inspirations, and more.
—Essence, 9 May 2025
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“Maven.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/maven. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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