as in expert
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Recent Examples of doyenne
His first conquest was a dealer named Marguerite Cohn, the doyenne of House of Books, on Madison Avenue, who was in her nineties.
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Tad Friend, The New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2024
Many people describe Quinn, who radiates positive energy and has an infectious smile, as the doyenne of LA’s art scene.
—Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 10 Oct. 2024
Editor’s note: The apparent doyenne of white tea fragrances, Elizabeth Arden has a whole range of these perfumes, including White Tea Wild Rose Eau de Toilette, White Tea Mandarin Blossom Eau de Toilette, and White Tea Ginger Lily Eau de Toilette.
—Jenny Berg, Allure, 25 Mar. 2025
The aging doyennes of the charity- ball set are passing away, the old-money families are falling on tighter times, and America’s nouveau riches are rediscovering the chic resort town.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025
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Tad Friend, The New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2024
Many people describe Quinn, who radiates positive energy and has an infectious smile, as the doyenne of LA’s art scene.
—Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 10 Oct. 2024
Editor’s note: The apparent doyenne of white tea fragrances, Elizabeth Arden has a whole range of these perfumes, including White Tea Wild Rose Eau de Toilette, White Tea Mandarin Blossom Eau de Toilette, and White Tea Ginger Lily Eau de Toilette.
—Jenny Berg, Allure, 25 Mar. 2025
The aging doyennes of the charity- ball set are passing away, the old-money families are falling on tighter times, and America’s nouveau riches are rediscovering the chic resort town.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for doyenne
Noun
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Even if a patient doesn’t have the budget to meet their aesthetic treatment goals, an expert can at least guide them to best at-home skincare and practices.—
Dahvi Shira,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Becker, the prosecutor, told the jury they are expected to hear testimony from an expert from the Taser and body-camera maker Axon Enterprise during the trial.—
Deena Zaru,
ABC News,
28 Apr. 2025
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The lifestyle guru served an infamous five-month sentence for lying to federal investigators about a stock sale.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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That started a conversation with our lead tech and projection guru, Chapin Cutler, [co-founder] of Boston Light & Sound.—
Bill Desowitz,
IndieWire,
21 Apr. 2025
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The modern university is stuffed with lawyers, data scientists, computer scientists, cryptographers, marketing researchers, writers, media professionals, and tech policy mavens.—
Ars Staff,
ArsTechnica,
17 Apr. 2025
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British design maven and hotelier Kit Kemp collaborated with her daughters on the project, which pushes her signature style in even bolder directions.—
Jennifer Flowers,
AFAR Media,
3 Apr. 2025
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Health professionals were aware of it, but no one from the public opinion, no one.—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
21 Apr. 2025
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Along with early detection of the warning signs and appropriately responding to them by seeking professional help, mental health professionals say long-term support from family, schools and communities will play important roles in helping survivors and victims recover and manage their trauma.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
21 Apr. 2025
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Serendipitously, that car was owned by Disney master animator Ward Kimball, whom Gurr had met via a car enthusiast society, the Horseless Carriage Club.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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When the call came from the Office for the Liturgical Celebrations of the Supreme Pontiff, the master tailor and artist was surprised and emotional.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
25 Apr. 2025
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The cleaning pro advises opting for a formula that is specifically suited for stone care instead.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
18 Apr. 2025
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When not watching the musical sets or the surf pros in actions, guests could be seen floating down the lazy river, plunging down waterslides, checking out the different brand activations or hopping in the on-site sauna or ice plunge for a moment of wellness.—
Brianne Tracy,
People.com,
18 Apr. 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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The result is that just these English words, representing just this original document, make for a new and somewhat undiscovered book, even to Marxist adepts.—
Benjamin Kunkel,
Harpers Magazine,
28 Mar. 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 2 May. 2025.
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