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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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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
The combination of fashion mavens Q and Angelina?
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Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Feb. 2026
Wellness travelers, style mavens and creative types, will love the hotel’s spa-like vibe (not to mention its actual, 25,000-square-foot spa, complete with a spacious gym and indoor heated pool), contemporary design, and attention to detail.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 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
Now, even the staunchest merino mavens acknowledge that the fiber is enhanced in socks by adding nylon and other materials for better stretch and durability.
—Scott Douglas, Outside, 3 Feb. 2026
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
Meanwhile, Sweeney’s drastic hair transformation had beauty mavens buzzing.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 26 Oct. 2025
This architecture includes what AI mavens refer to as an encoder-processor-decoder structure.
—IEEE Spectrum, 20 Oct. 2025
Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Feb. 2026
Wellness travelers, style mavens and creative types, will love the hotel’s spa-like vibe (not to mention its actual, 25,000-square-foot spa, complete with a spacious gym and indoor heated pool), contemporary design, and attention to detail.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 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
Now, even the staunchest merino mavens acknowledge that the fiber is enhanced in socks by adding nylon and other materials for better stretch and durability.
—Scott Douglas, Outside, 3 Feb. 2026
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
Meanwhile, Sweeney’s drastic hair transformation had beauty mavens buzzing.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 26 Oct. 2025
This architecture includes what AI mavens refer to as an encoder-processor-decoder structure.
—IEEE Spectrum, 20 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mavens
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According to experts, shorter humanoids like PM01 benefit from a lower center of mass, which reduces tipping risk and requires less rotational torque to complete the maneuver.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Feb. 2026
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Companies that raised prices because of tariffs are unlikely to immediately reduce them because of the ruling, experts said, as rates remain uncertain.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
23 Feb. 2026
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Outdoor lovers can explore Monroe Lake, the Hoosier National Forest, historic limestone quarries, and year-round festivals just an hour from Indianapolis.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Feb. 2026
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Margarita lovers, Sunday is calling.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
22 Feb. 2026
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Altogether, Lorant’s popularization of Lincoln photos took the topic out of the hands of scholars and collectors and moved it into the hands and homes of everyday people.—
Mark B. Pohlad,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Feb. 2026
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The lack of First Amendment protections from the nation's high court has agitated some legal scholars who see the protections for free speech and petitioning the government as deeply connected to public employees' labor rights.—
Helen Rummel,
AZCentral.com,
19 Feb. 2026
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The moans announced the doubt throughout Riviera’s 18th green amphitheater, a bowl full of thousands of fans unsure if the new guy could do it.—
Brody Miller,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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Of the 63% of international fans who attended the Games, the United States, at 14%, bought the second-most tickets.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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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.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Oct. 2025
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Pisces are suckers for anything romantic.—
Katherine J Igoe,
InStyle,
19 Feb. 2026
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To remove the suckers growing at the base of some viburnum species, cut them back at ground level.—
Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Feb. 2026
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Beyond the building itself, the museum holds more than 47,000 works spanning from ancient Islamic and Chinese art to pieces by contemporary masters such as Pablo Picasso and Jackson Pollock.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Feb. 2026
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History will not necessarily repeat itself – but the masters of the Kremlin should be conscious of the parallels.—
Elizaveta Gaufman,
The Conversation,
21 Feb. 2026
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For surf enthusiasts, Big Wave Bay is your call to arms, or rather, boards.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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The large primary bedroom — complete with a fireplace and walls of glass that look out to the pool — is especially sumptuous for wellness enthusiasts.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
22 Feb. 2026
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“Mavens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mavens. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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