DOYENNE Synonyms: 43 Similar and Opposite Words

doyenne

noun

Definition of doyenne

as in expert

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Recent Examples of doyenne The world may have been upended by the war and the ink has barely dried on the Treaty of Versailles, but the society doyennes are doing their darnedest to return to the rituals and rites that used to govern our days. — Danielle Parker, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026 Here, well-coiffed doyennes and a younger set in algorithm-friendly fits graze on miniature Mont Blancs against wide park and river views in a neighborhood clearly in ascent. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026 For old-school glamour, doyennes and their daughters flock to fashion designer Dennis Basso. — Ashley Fetters Maloy, Washington Post, 20 Feb. 2026 White as a Sunday glove, coconut is the doyenne of Southern layer cakes, a masterpiece of home cookery that has crowned dining room sideboards for more than a hundred years. — Patricia S York, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for doyenne

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There are a number of other businesses that may be AI-proof or even benefit from its growth, such as electric utilities, said Victor Matheson, an economics professor at the College of the Holy Cross and an expert in sports business.

— Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
The supplement glutathione, given through an IV or an inhaler-like machine called a nebulizer, has not been proven to be safe or effective and could expose firefighters to illness if there is contamination while it's produced, experts say.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of expert

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Sarin attack Among those executed in 2018 included guru Shoko Asahara and 12 former members of the Aum Shinrikyo doomsday cult, which orchestrated the 1995 sarin gas attacks on Tokyo's subway system that killed 14 people.

— CBS News, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
Travel guru Wendy Perrin reveals her family’s personal picks for best family vacations and family hotels.

— Lanie Goodman, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026

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Firefighting professionals have reported an increase in firefighters in their 30s and 40s falling ill with rare and unexpected cancer symptoms and diagnoses well before someone their age should.

— Sen. Saud Anwar, Hartford Courant, 25 Aug. 2026
Saranya shared her recommendations for On the Menu, a series that features chefs, bartenders and other industry professionals sharing their most beloved spots in KC to eat and imbibe.

— Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of professional

Noun

Related Articles Liberation of Flowers is debuting with three scents developed with master perfumer Christophe Laudamiel, who created Polo Blue for Ralph Lauren, Burberry London, Amber Absolute for Tom Ford, Thierry Mugler’s Aura and more.

— Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2026
The service got its name from the original Mechanical Turk, an 18th century chess-playing robot that was actually controlled by a human chess master.

— Annie Palmer, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of master

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But our scouting team of editors observed that this year, hospitality pros are not phoning it in at lunch, happy hour, or even that late-afternoon slump.

— The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Aug. 2026
The announcement of Burgess’ return was made on Good Morning America on Monday, marking the second pro from season 35 to be officially confirmed by the show.

— McKinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of pro

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Just five days later, on August 8, the lifestyle maven posed in a one-piece swimsuit in a pool, sharing the photo with her Instagram followers.

— Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 9 Aug. 2026
Chicago rapper and burgeoning book maven Noname is gearing up for a 10th anniversary tour for her debut mixtape Telefone.

— Alex Suskind, Pitchfork, 22 July 2026

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