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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 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
Tricia Joe as Claudia Kishi Tricia Joe, who played fashion maven Claudia, quit acting after The Baby-Sitters Club, having only appeared on-screen in three works before.
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Drew MacKie, People.com, 16 Aug. 2025
But numbers mavens are off the hook, too, because clearly, no actual math was used in the making of this mess.
—Pat Beall, Sun Sentinel, 1 Aug. 2025
This Italian white bean concoction is adapted from a recipe by slow-cooker mavens Beth Hensperger and Julie Kaufmann.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 28 July 2025
That led to lunch invitations from such notables as then-Israeli ambassador Benjamin Netanyahu, New York City’s former mayor Ed Koch, Canada’s ex-First Lady Margaret Trudeau, and beauty maven Estée Lauder among others, all of whom were looking for favorable coverage, according to Coady.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
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Drew MacKie, People.com, 16 Aug. 2025
But numbers mavens are off the hook, too, because clearly, no actual math was used in the making of this mess.
—Pat Beall, Sun Sentinel, 1 Aug. 2025
This Italian white bean concoction is adapted from a recipe by slow-cooker mavens Beth Hensperger and Julie Kaufmann.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 28 July 2025
That led to lunch invitations from such notables as then-Israeli ambassador Benjamin Netanyahu, New York City’s former mayor Ed Koch, Canada’s ex-First Lady Margaret Trudeau, and beauty maven Estée Lauder among others, all of whom were looking for favorable coverage, according to Coady.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for maven
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But experts remain skeptical about Martínez’s theory of a burial connected to Taposiris Magna.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
26 Sep. 2025
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Since chimps are more like humans than cats or dogs, a unique blend of human and veterinary medicine was necessary to find the right surgical approach, experts said.—
Lauren Liebhaber,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Sep. 2025
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Since buying the property in 2013, Swift has drawn fans to Bay Street, the village's main drag of clothing boutiques and ice cream counters, all checklist items on the Swiftie itinerary.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
29 Sep. 2025
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Every time a player gets hurt, many players and fans across the league start calling on the NFL to make changes.—
Mark Kern,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Sep. 2025
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Speculation about OpenAI’s forthcoming AI-native hardware has been rampant since Jony Ive, the longtime Apple’s design guru, joined the company via an acquisition back in May.—
Alexei Oreskovic,
Fortune,
22 Sep. 2025
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The lifestyle guru wore a polished olive green matching set complete with a chocolate brown handbag.—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
18 Sep. 2025
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Aloe vera juice and apple cider vinegar might sound like an unlikely pairing, but some wellness enthusiasts swear by the combination to boost gut health, steady blood sugar, and even support weight loss.—
Kathleen Ferraro,
Verywell Health,
25 Sep. 2025
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Why These Costumes Are a Must-Have For cleaning enthusiasts who want their favorite scrub buddy to join in on the holiday fun and for quirky Halloween fans alike, these costumes are whimsical and sure to spark plenty of laughs.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Sep. 2025
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Eisgruber, who is a scholar of constitutional law, believes that Sullivan is the cornerstone of American free-speech law.—
Louis Menand,
New Yorker,
26 Sep. 2025
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And in that present, Fugazi’s drummer, a scholar of caste, and a border reporter are no longer distant figures.—
Javier Garcia del Moral
September 26,
Literary Hub,
26 Sep. 2025
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An award-winning name in American whiskey, Elijah Craig continues to honor its heritage while innovating with releases that whiskey lovers eagerly anticipate.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
22 Sep. 2025
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Mistresses and lovers corrupt the scene just as much as physical ailments do.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Sep. 2025
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Newcomers include Manny Jacinto as Renato, the North Pole’s resident massage therapist and holistic healer; Dulcé Sloan as Janice, a North Pole post office clerk; and Danny Pudi as Chef Geoff, the master chef at the Fruitcake Factory.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Sep. 2025
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On the first day of Milan Fashion Week, LVMH Métiers d’Excellence and Thélios hosted the awards ceremony of the Maestri d’Eccellenza Prize craftsmanship competition, dedicated to Italian master artisans, revealing an all-female lineup of winners.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
23 Sep. 2025
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Developer contributes to road project Mooresville BTR Developers began clearing land for the road in early December, David Coble, a land development consultant for the developer, told the Observer at the February groundbreaking.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Sep. 2025
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The decline in after-school availability might be a contributing factor to the large number of women who have left the workforce in 2025, says Kathryn Anne Edwards, a labor economist and independent policy consultant.—
Alana Semuels,
Time,
22 Sep. 2025
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“Maven.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maven. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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