doyenne

noun

Definition of doyennenext
as in expert

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Recent Examples of doyenne 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 And who better to put a contemporary spin on infested architecture than Rachel Harrison, the doyenne of angsty, millennial horror fiction. — Neil McRobert, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for doyenne
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  1. expert
  2. guru
  3. professional
  4. master
  5. pro
  6. maven
Noun
  • Despite growing speculation, experts caution that many details surrounding the J-36 remain based on open-source imagery rather than official disclosures.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Christina Giaquinto is an organizing expert and spiritual life coach who served as a brand ambassador and organizing expert for Modular Closets.
    — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of expert
Noun
  • Alas, that is yesterday’s news as Peralta can look forward to joining a stellar rotation and coaching staff that includes pitching guru Kyle Snyder.
    — Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Our business guru Dade Hayes notes that the Walking Dead renewal comes amid heightened investor scrutiny of engagement on Netflix, with question marks over ratings declines in the second seasons of original shows.
    — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 31 July 2026
Definition of guru
Noun
  • If an area is too difficult to reach safely, call a professional.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The prize, presented in collaboration with the artistic direction of the Venice Film Festival, recognizes film professionals for their contribution to cinema and their creative work.
    — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of professional
Noun
  • The scent, built around the traditionally feminine note of vanilla, was created by DSM-Firmenich master perfumers Nathalie Lorson and Alberto Morillas.
    — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Williamson earned bachelor’s degrees in English and political science from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, before completing a master’s degree in criminal justice while living in Germany.
    — Cuyler Dunn, Kansas City Star, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of master
Noun
  • From how to prep your hair to applying the product like a pro and timing it perfectly, the right technique can turn your hair mask from a nice-to-have to a can’t-live-without step in your routine.
    — Anya Meyerowitz, Glamour, 2 Aug. 2026
  • With Garrett now lining up alongside him, the fourth-year pro is soaking in knowledge and learning from his example.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of pro
Noun
  • 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
  • Georgia, after establishing herself as a non-hands-washer last year (and doubling down over and over again), decided to sharply pivot to become a maven of cleanliness.
    — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 9 July 2026
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“Doyenne.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doyenne. Accessed 7 Aug. 2026.

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