maven

noun

ˈmā-vən How to pronounce maven (audio)
variants also mavin
Definition of mavennext
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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2
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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Recent Examples of maven Drag Race alumni include multimedia maven Trixie Mattel, podcaster Bob the Drag Queen, Broadway and TV star Jinkx Monsoon and comedian Bianca Del Rio. — Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 21 June 2026 From the world of broadcasting entertainment, former Chicago talk show maven Oprah Winfrey was there, and former CBS Late Show host Stephen Colbert attended in a tan suit — referencing the controversy about President Obama's choice of attire during a news conference in 2014. — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 18 June 2026 The 2023 Golden Knights are the only other Cup winner without a player who’s either already in the Hall or a slam dunk, according to HHOF maven Paul Pidutti of Adjusted Hockey. — Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 17 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. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for maven
Recent Examples of Synonyms for maven
  1. expert
  2. lover
  3. master
  4. fan
  5. scholar
  6. sucker
  7. guru
  8. enthusiast
Noun
  • Under the heady ride of turf expert Hector Berrios, Gold Phoenix saved ground inside, held off 3-5 favorite Formidable Man down the stretch and caught Cabo Spirit near the wire to win the $250,000 Grade II Eddie Read Stakes.
    — Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 July 2026
  • While beneficial, some experts suggest alternatives like 529 plans might offer better tax treatment for gains if not receiving the seed money.
    — Erik Sherman, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
Definition of expert
Noun
  • While this verdant island makes a lovely spot for a hike and a picnic on a sunny day, art lovers have two additional reasons to make the trip.
    — Carolyn Heller, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
  • And the long-term effects have paid dividends, helping foster new Ghibli lovers.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 July 2026
Definition of lover
Noun
  • Neal received his master’s in computer science from Stanford in 2016, and less than a year later launched Curai.
    — Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 22 July 2026
  • Mack has a bachelor’s and a master’s degree from the Catholic University of America and a doctorate in education from the University of Miami.
    — Ana Goñi-Lessan, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026
Definition of master
Noun
  • The film reviewing account has lent itself to Charli’s overt styling of herself as an arbiter of taste and an unabashed fan of pop culture.
    — Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 24 July 2026
  • Rangers fans will love reading a book written by a man who knows as much about this team as anybody, including Tom Grieve, current broadcaster Eric Nadel and former PR man John Blake.
    — Mac Engel July 24, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 July 2026
Definition of fan
Noun
  • Some scholars have pushed back against claims that Nyong’o’s casting is historically inaccurate, because Helen of Troy is a mythological figure and the ancient Greeks did not have a modern concept of race.
    — Conor Murray, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • Buddhist monks, pilgrims, and scholars became some of the earliest cultural ambassadors between the two regions.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 July 2026
Definition of scholar
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  • Locate the Suckers Before you get started, find the plant’s main stems, which will have many secondary shoots or leaves, called suckers, growing off of them.
    — Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 18 July 2026
  • And to die would have been a sucker’s dream, but this is a skull game chump and the past cannot help no man.
    — Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 16 July 2026
Definition of sucker
Noun
  • This episode is classic Family Guy, boasting a memorable cameo from Playboy guru Hugh Hefner, plenty of cutaway comedy, and even more cultural references that will leave you laughing.
    — Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 25 July 2026
  • This recipe guru said much of his what makes it onto the menu is trial and error.
    — Sarah Kyrcz, Hartford Courant, 25 July 2026
Definition of guru
Noun
  • Inside the Pennsylvania Convention Center during Major League Baseball’s All-Star Week, Capital One made a big play for sports enthusiasts and loyal cardholders.
    — Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 25 July 2026
  • That doesn’t mean blue-eyed beauty enthusiasts are limited to autumnal hues, however.
    — Chloe Burcham, Vogue, 24 July 2026
Definition of enthusiast

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