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Recent Examples of doyenne
Maybe Ward has a self-destructive streak, who knows, but society’s doyennes gather at the van Rhijn household (the Forte household now??) and decide to freeze him out.
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Alice Burton, Vulture, 4 Aug. 2025
Stout is the bee’s knees, the goddess of soil, the doyenne of dirt.
—Jill Lepore, The New Yorker, 17 Mar. 2025
Martha Stewart 30-Inch Eden Mirror This stunning 30-inch mirror from design doyenne Martha Stewart encapsulates so many decor trends in one gorgeous package.
—Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 2025
After years of research, a highly fragrant pink and apricot hybrid tea rose named after the lifestyle doyenne has hit the market.
—Jessica Jordan, CNN, 23 Jan. 2025
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Alice Burton, Vulture, 4 Aug. 2025
Stout is the bee’s knees, the goddess of soil, the doyenne of dirt.
—Jill Lepore, The New Yorker, 17 Mar. 2025
Martha Stewart 30-Inch Eden Mirror This stunning 30-inch mirror from design doyenne Martha Stewart encapsulates so many decor trends in one gorgeous package.
—Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 2025
After years of research, a highly fragrant pink and apricot hybrid tea rose named after the lifestyle doyenne has hit the market.
—Jessica Jordan, CNN, 23 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for doyenne
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Tuesday was filled with intensive coaching and mentorship sessions with Walmart and Sam's Club merchants, sourcing experts and past Open Call alumni about scaling up production, improving packaging, and strengthening their financial and operational readiness.—
Serenah McKay,
Arkansas Online,
11 Oct. 2025
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The level of scientific scrutiny and expertise means these documents are trusted by environmental experts around the world.—
Sharon Lerner,
ProPublica,
10 Oct. 2025
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The Norwegian princess married the spiritual guru in a three-day wedding in Norway in August 2024 in a celebration attended by family and friends, including her royal relatives.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
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As for Stack, the album bumped him into a new stratosphere as a studio guru — one who had racked up credits with HAIM, Empress Of and Kacy Hill, but never a pop star of Lorde’s acclaim.—
Lyndsey Havens,
Billboard,
6 Oct. 2025
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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
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While fantasy mavens could do the same, there are probably better options available.—
Kevin Cusick,
Twin Cities,
14 Sep. 2025
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An informal education professional, Eitan spent part of his captivity with Yair, and the brothers reportedly fled through tunnels during Israeli airstrikes.—
Itay Stern,
NPR,
13 Oct. 2025
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But while many hiring professionals are concerned about applicants using AI in the process, one leader actually hunts for talent using the tech in application rounds.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
12 Oct. 2025
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Hearing about a shoe designer getting more attention than a professional athlete, Boyle remembered his own company’s involvement with a master of the craft.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
7 Oct. 2025
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This Levoit is down 30%, and a master of hair and fur removal.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
7 Oct. 2025
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Beginning in January 2026, nine pros will bring the ballroom to fans with a mix of new performances and standout routines from the currently-airing season 34 of Dancing with the Stars, which continues to break records week after week.—
Liza Esquibias,
PEOPLE,
10 Oct. 2025
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Appliance pros explain the importance of keeping fridge coils clean, plus how—and how often—to complete the task.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Oct. 2025
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An effective trustee is skilled in conflict resolution and adept at maintaining open communication while prioritizing the trust’s objectives.—
Royce Ramey,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Slot shares this staple of Tottenham counterpart Ange Postecoglou’s attacking principles, with Porro adept at tucking inside to disrupt the opposition shape.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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There is a certainty to her sentences that sets her alongside past masters (your William Trevors, your Anton Chekhovs) and a singular beauty to her observations.—
Tomi Obaro,
Vulture,
21 Nov. 2024
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Coppola, a past master at directing actors, allows his performers – who include Dustin Hoffman, Jon Voight, Aubrey Plaza, and Nathalie Emmanuel – to shamelessly ham it up.—
Peter Rainer,
The Christian Science Monitor,
26 Sep. 2024
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“Doyenne.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doyenne. Accessed 13 Oct. 2025.
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