doyennes

plural of doyenne

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for doyennes
Noun
  • The crime rate and homicide rate dropped after the state of emergency, but behind closed doors, experts allege there have been significant human rights abuses.
    Josh Meyer, USA TODAY, 22 Mar. 2025
  • The spell of dry weather and a colder than normal winter is making the spring ripe for wildfires in South Florida, fire experts are predicting.
    David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 22 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Since then some high-profile medical professionals have called for caution in this medical field, including British pediatrician Hilary Cass.
    Selena Simmons-Duffin, NPR, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Some conduct themselves as stand-up men and true professionals, while others don't.
    Esther Kang, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Doyennes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doyennes. Accessed 4 May. 2025.

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