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also mavin
1
as in expert
a person with a high level of knowledge or skill in a field
an investment maven, he was doing well even when the market was doing poorly
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as in fan
a person with a strong and habitual liking for something
a science-fiction maven who could talk for hours about fictional technology
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Recent Examples of maven
Online mavens moved to other networks including Facebook and Bluesky.
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Mike Snider, USA Today, 24 May 2025
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
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
What soon followed was likely inconceivable to most — even seasoned cyber mavens.
—Noah Barsky, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
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Mike Snider, USA Today, 24 May 2025
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
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
What soon followed was likely inconceivable to most — even seasoned cyber mavens.
—Noah Barsky, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for maven
Noun
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Dealing with rising costs and a pursuit of experiences and self-care are taking precedence over long-term financial planning, experts observed.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
14 Aug. 2025
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Working in unprepared landscapes puts firefighters' lives at risk, said Alexander Held, a senior expert in fire management at the European Forest Institute, adding authorities should prepare by creating buffer zones and clearing combustible vegetation.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
14 Aug. 2025
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Spike Lee orchestrates Puerto Rican street parades, dazzling skyscraper shots, shouting Yankee fans in subways, bodega battles, freestyle rap roasts, high speed chases, gunfire dueling, and more to charge the story with grit and glory in the resolution.—
Malik Peay,
Essence,
13 Aug. 2025
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Taylor Swift album announcement sparks fan buzz The first two videos – posted on Aug. 11 and 12 – have racked up 20 million views and 9 million views, respectively on X.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
13 Aug. 2025
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His gurus through the years ranged from Krishnamurti, to Ram Dass and D.T..—
Jon Raymond
August 5,
Literary Hub,
5 Aug. 2025
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Perhaps the most fascinating peek behind the curtain, however, comes at her career transition to Goop guru.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
29 July 2025
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Often, a potting porch is a covered area near the back door or side entry that's outfitted with everything a garden or flower enthusiast might need.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
5 Aug. 2025
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Walker dreams of connecting with celebrity car enthusiasts who share their passion for both automotive culture and community service.—
Melissa Noel,
Essence,
2 Aug. 2025
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On every episode of this podcast, host Lena Crown speaks with writers, artists, critics, and scholars across generations who have awakened something for one another.—
Awakeners
August 7,
Literary Hub,
7 Aug. 2025
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Yet Putin, who likely has a coterie of scholars on international criminal law who have explained to him the mechanics of personal immunity, is likely to do everything to hold onto power for as long as possible, to avoid losing his protection from trial for war crimes and armed aggression.—
Kevin Holden Platt,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Why bother, when there’s a big and growing market out there for innovative ways to link up pets, pet lovers and new technology?—
Russell Flannery,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Mammoth Lakes Highley has one more must-visit small town to recommend for outdoor lovers: Mammoth Lakes.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Aug. 2025
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Rihanna has long been the master of maternity fashion.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
8 Aug. 2025
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Those students could earn $55,000 while taking classes for their master’s degrees and working in the field under mentors at MPS.—
Rory Linnane,
jsonline.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Kathryn Anne Edwards is a labor economist and independent policy consultant.—
Kathryn Anne Edwards,
Mercury News,
7 Aug. 2025
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Billy also previously worked as a marketing consultant for Prince Marketing Group, a sports and entertainment marketing agency, from 2021 to 2022.—
Ariana Quihuiz,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Maven.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maven. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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