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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
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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 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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Much of the programming was dedicated to helping marketers, content creators and media mavens navigate what is possible now and what is coming around the corner.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
23 June 2025
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Meanwhile, street-style mavens have opted to pair loafers with mom jeans, inspiring us to dress comfortably and elegantly all summer long.—
Michel Mejía,
Glamour,
15 June 2025
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While there was some worry about the safety of this data, tax professionals could say with relative certainty that undocumented immigrants should feel safe filing their taxes with the IRS.—
Tax Notes Staff,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Her plans to become a doctor were also shaped by shadowing professionals in hospitals, including a research internship with the Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates.—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
1 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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Here are three dividend-paying stocks, highlighted by Wall Street’s top pros, as tracked by TipRanks, a platform that ranks analysts based on their past performance.—
TipRanks.com Staff,
CNBC,
29 June 2025
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Low input lag and a fast 120Hz refresh rate make this TV a great choice for those with consoles, and our expert listed them as some of his pros.—
Jade Chung-Lee,
PC Magazine,
27 June 2025
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The digital adept also had a nearly eight-year stretch at Teen Vogue.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2019
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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 14 Jul. 2025.
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