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also mavin
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
Noun
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Real estate experts say claiming primary residences on different mortgages at the same time is often legal and rarely prosecuted.—
Robert Faturechi,
ProPublica,
6 Sep. 2025
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Typically, a peer-review process is required where multiple experts in the field provide feedback on the analysis before a publication is possible.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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This is the same lineup, full of younger and mostly unproven players, that has kept the Rangers on the fringe of the wild card spot, a point of irritation among fans.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Sep. 2025
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One of her biggest, most vocal fans, Ariana Grande, presented the pop legend with the honor.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Sep. 2025
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Like college coaches, social media gurus work their way through the ranks of the industry, and in an age where all eyeballs can attract revenues and sponsorships and ultimately, more money in the pockets of players and recruits in a competitive marketplace, Lazarus and his colleagues are valuable.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
3 Sep. 2025
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Copy the lifestyle guru by picking up the blouse in army green, or choose from 19 additional colors, including black, khaki, navy, and beige — the latter color is the cheapest of the bunch.—
Averi Baudler,
People.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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These will hold a particular interest for the Bloomsbury enthusiast because the majority of them are previously unpublished (an impressive feat, given how often the various archives have been plundered by other biographers).—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Sep. 2025
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The conspiracy flavor enters when enthusiasts argue that establishment science or industry suppressed a cheap, clean power source.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Sep. 2025
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Leading genocide scholars passed a resolution this week that declared Israel’s actions in Gaza had met the legal definition of genocide.—
Jade Walker,
CNN Money,
5 Sep. 2025
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Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, meanwhile, is referred to by public scholars and media in a variety of ways that emphasize Russia or President Vladimir Putin as an aggressive antagonist.—
Esther Brito Ruiz,
The Conversation,
5 Sep. 2025
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Monteverde’s cloud forest is a haven for nature lovers, with canopy walks and wildlife encounters that will delight young and old alike.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
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Last March, Mariah The Scientist allegedly came to blows with Young Thug’s former lover, Cleopatra Dues, at an Atlanta lounge.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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In addition to a law degree, Lee also holds a master’s in meteorology.—
Ray Long,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Sep. 2025
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Davis, 55, who originated the role of the best and most knowledgeable Charms master at Hogwarts, becomes the first actor from the blockbuster film franchise to reprise a character in the TV adaptation set for 2027 premiere.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
2 Sep. 2025
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In previous years, a private consultant managed the grant distribution process.—
Claudia Levens,
jsonline.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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This works especially well for marketers, designers, video editors, consultants, and salespeople.—
William Arruda,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Maven.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maven. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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