doyennes

Definition of doyennesnext
plural of doyenne

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for doyennes
Noun
  • Both of our experts say that incorporating a mix of elements helps the room feel less stark and flat.
    Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 8 Jan. 2026
  • But many environmental experts, including Earthjustice senior attorney Mychal Ozaeta, say the proposal caters to the coal industry rather than protecting communities.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • First held in 1985, the annual awards celebration honors the contributions of casting professionals in film, television (both scripted and unscripted), short films, commercials, and theater.
    Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 8 Jan. 2026
  • OpenAI has denied the company’s products were responsible for the death of the 16-year-old, Adam Raine, and previously said the company was continuing to work with mental health professionals to strengthen protections in its chatbot.
    Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 8 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • He was investigated by the SS on the orders of Heinrich Himmler but convinced his investigators, all adepts of Deutsche Physik, that he was engaged in worthwhile teaching and research.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • 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, 11 Jan. 2026
  • Cleaning pros share their top tips for eliminating odors from pets in your home, along with ways to prevent pet odors.
    Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • All wearing matching yellow aprons, they were drawn from the community of makers, mongers and mavens who make up the ranks of the international cheese cognoscenti.
    Barry Neild, CNN Money, 13 Nov. 2025
  • Yennefer is back with the sisterhood formerly known as the brotherhood, but things aren't going super-well for the magical mavens, decimated in ranks by the evil Vilgefortz (Mahesh Jadu) and hated by the public for, well, reasons.
    Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Additionally, the annual flurry of economic gurus’ 2026 forecasts offered little fuel for hope, compounding this sense of uncertainty.
    Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 8 Jan. 2026
  • The personal finance gurus set out to find the best place to celebrate Christmas each year and now, for the second year in a row, the city of Atlanta has earned the top spot.
    Irene Wright, USA Today, 16 Dec. 2025
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“Doyennes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doyennes. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.

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