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also mavins
1
as in experts
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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2
as in lovers
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 mavens
Just ask style mavens Katie Holmes and Jennifer Aniston, who have both been spotted wearing the uber-comfortable Archies flip-flops.
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Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
14 June 2026
The neighborhood/area Connected to the Nakheel Mall via an internal ramp, mall mavens will be in their element here, especially given the 300 stores right on the doorstep.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
Berlanti/Schechter Films, the feature banner run by prolific TV mavens Greg Berlanti and Sarah Schechter, is producing.
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Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Apr. 2026
Spa mavens won’t want to miss out on a visit to the Greenhouse Spa & Salon, with a menu of classic massages, a hydrotherapy pool, aromatic showers, steam rooms, and heated ceramic loungers overlooking the ocean.
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Aaron Saunders,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Apr. 2026
Need even more proof that Teyana Taylor deserves her win over equally experimental makeup mavens Doja Cat, Rei Ami and Zara Larsson?
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Alex Apatoff,
PEOPLE,
23 Apr. 2026
Style mavens Reed and Delphine Krakoff sold it to film and television producer David Zander in 2018 for $24 million, and in 2023 it was acquired by fashion designer Tom Ford for $52 million.
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Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
20 Mar. 2026
The combination of fashion mavens Q and Angelina?
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Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 Feb. 2026
Much of the recent commentary is produced by investment mavens searching for explanations for market moves in recent news nuggets.
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Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
14 June 2026
The neighborhood/area Connected to the Nakheel Mall via an internal ramp, mall mavens will be in their element here, especially given the 300 stores right on the doorstep.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
Berlanti/Schechter Films, the feature banner run by prolific TV mavens Greg Berlanti and Sarah Schechter, is producing.
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Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Apr. 2026
Spa mavens won’t want to miss out on a visit to the Greenhouse Spa & Salon, with a menu of classic massages, a hydrotherapy pool, aromatic showers, steam rooms, and heated ceramic loungers overlooking the ocean.
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Aaron Saunders,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Apr. 2026
Need even more proof that Teyana Taylor deserves her win over equally experimental makeup mavens Doja Cat, Rei Ami and Zara Larsson?
—
Alex Apatoff,
PEOPLE,
23 Apr. 2026
Style mavens Reed and Delphine Krakoff sold it to film and television producer David Zander in 2018 for $24 million, and in 2023 it was acquired by fashion designer Tom Ford for $52 million.
—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
20 Mar. 2026
The combination of fashion mavens Q and Angelina?
—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 Feb. 2026
Much of the recent commentary is produced by investment mavens searching for explanations for market moves in recent news nuggets.
—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mavens
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Atlanta experts in fitness and nutrition say the World Cup offers a rare opportunity for people to turn inspiration into action.
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The experts say that alone is a red flag.
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From artisan bakeries and farmers markets to homemade loaves bubbling on kitchen counters, sourdough has developed a devoted following among food lovers.
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Toni and Shakira appeared to be in trouble after one of the show’s most meta humiliation rituals, in which the group is treated to a showing of clips of themselves having private conversations about their castmates and lovers.
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The manuscript, a treatise of Epicurean philosophy also likely written by Philodemus, was entirely unknown to scholars before the Challenge.
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Electronic dance music scholars have noted that countercultural scenes have shifted into a global industry, reshaping or erasing local meanings in favor of commercialization.
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Both groups of fans put on a good showing to wrap up the group-stage games, and all could be seen celebrating after each of the three goals from their country’s athletes.
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Every four years, fans pour into stadiums, sports bars and watch parties to cheer some of the world’s fittest athletes.
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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.
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Removing excessive suckers can sometimes reduce overall yield, so pruning should be limited to removing diseased or damaged leaves, says Singh.
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Waiting too long to remove suckers means the plant spends its energy on unnecessary growth that could be spent on the fruit.
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Because these islands were so isolated, Caymanians became masters of resourcefulness.
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González developed her classic yet defiantly modern approach while studying at the University of Seville, where Spanish masters such as Diego Velázquez and Francisco de Zurbarán painted in the naturalist Baroque tradition.
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Nothing has figured out a formula that keeps die-hard Android enthusiasts around the world lured in while also showcasing what's possible with a midrange processor that's tuned to play with the big leagues without costing as much.
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In 2023, the park turned itself into a top destination for roller coaster enthusiasts with the debut of ArieForce One, a record-breaking steel roller coaster.
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“Mavens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mavens. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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