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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 lover
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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The latter's exceptionally epic run during season 5 displayed the kind of reckless flair and horniness not seen on television since Samantha Jones—another PR maven from the mind of Darren Star—sashayed out of our lives with the final Sex and the City film in 2010.
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Sam Reed, Glamour, 6 Jan. 2026
Sorry to Bother You’s Boots Riley brings his distinctive brand of surrealist humor to this tale of a ring of shoplifters who target a cutthroat fashion maven.
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 1 Jan. 2026
Another wacky and satirical sci-fi comedy, this one centers on a group of shoplifters going after a fashion maven.
—Ben Rosenstock, Time, 26 Dec. 2025
No fantasy maven in his or her right mind will do the same.
—Kevin Cusick, Twin Cities, 21 Dec. 2025
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Sam Reed, Glamour, 6 Jan. 2026
Sorry to Bother You’s Boots Riley brings his distinctive brand of surrealist humor to this tale of a ring of shoplifters who target a cutthroat fashion maven.
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 1 Jan. 2026
Another wacky and satirical sci-fi comedy, this one centers on a group of shoplifters going after a fashion maven.
—Ben Rosenstock, Time, 26 Dec. 2025
No fantasy maven in his or her right mind will do the same.
—Kevin Cusick, Twin Cities, 21 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for maven
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The repeal eliminates all greenhouse gas emissions standards for cars and trucks and could unleash a broader undoing of climate regulations on stationary sources such as power plants and oil and gas facilities, experts say.—
MATTHEW DALY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
19 Feb. 2026
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Lanier argued the filters could harm teens’ perceptions of themselves, saying experts consulted by Meta reached that same conclusion.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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Years of steadily climbing coffee prices have some in this country of coffee lovers upending their habits by nixing cafe visits, switching to cheaper brews or forgoing it altogether.—
Matt Sedensky,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2026
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Fennell cast Jacob Elordi as Heathcliff and Margot Robbie plays Cathy in this tale of childhood friends turned tortured lovers, kept apart by heartbreaking misunderstandings and their own destructive decisions.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2026
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They were carved with patriotic love by a Texas sculptor who studied in Paris under a French modern master and envisioned as the polished centerpieces of a $10 million park, but now sit in a Virginia field as an offbeat, reservations-only, roadside tourist draw.—
Danielle Paquette The Washington Post,
Arkansas Online,
17 Feb. 2026
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Rick likens his son’s interactions with the media to those of Bill Belichick, the legendary football coach and master of the monosyllabic press conference.—
Tom Kludt,
Vanity Fair,
17 Feb. 2026
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On a holiday celebrating love and affection, thousands of enthusiastic basketball fans showed up at Intuit Dome to cheer for their favorite NBA players in a trifecta of skills competitions on the eve of the league’s 75th annual All-Star Game.—
Steve Galluzzo,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2026
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Her primarily millennial fans are rabid to see her in concert.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
15 Feb. 2026
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Kaitlyn Purcell is a Dene artist, writer, and postdoctoral scholar (University of Calgary).—
Hazlitt,
Hazlitt,
18 Feb. 2026
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Using this type of design, scholars found little migration response among millionaires after New Jersey raised top tax rates, which generated substantial revenue.—
Christopher Marquis,
Time,
18 Feb. 2026
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Why to Prune Viburnums Viburnums seldom need pruning other than to remove damaged, diseased, and dead branches, or sucker shoots that grow straight up from the roots but don’t flower.—
Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Feb. 2026
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Kocher was a grandfather and a sucker for extra hours on the bike trails, Beckley said.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Feb. 2026
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Brad Inman, the real-estate entrepreneur–turned–longevity guru who founded Livelong Media questions whether Kottikollon’s resources can sustain a global network.—
Mark Ellwood,
Robb Report,
14 Feb. 2026
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And in consulting with Dane Brugler, The Athletic’s draft guru, at least one of these picks might have been a little too optimistic.—
Joseph Person,
New York Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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While sports enthusiasts are taking bets on the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots, Bad Bunny fans − and other music lovers − have been dying to know what Benito has up his sleeve since he was announced as the halftime show headliner.—
Pamela Avila,
USA Today,
5 Feb. 2026
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The brand's Paso Robles line is perfect for hiking and outdoor enthusiasts, due to the unique impact-resistant lenses and full UV400 sunlight protection.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Maven.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maven. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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