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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
For the third film, Cruise (who acts as a lead producer and has always played a major part in picking the directors) brought in the TV maven J. J. Abrams, who focused the story on Hunt getting engaged and trying to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
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David Sims, The Atlantic, 23 May 2025
The Italian sunglasses brand is partnering with PR maven Albane Cleret’s Terrasse by Albane, the pop-up hot spot during the film festival, to reinforce its ties with the movie world.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 13 May 2025
Everyone from rising beauty brand founders, to behind-the-scenes PR mavens discusses their career journeys, biggest inspirations, and more.
—Essence, 9 May 2025
The Frankie Shop — the insider label beloved by editors, influencers, and style mavens from New York to Paris — has brought its coveted minimalist aesthetic to Abu Dhabi’s shores in a buzzy two-week pop-up that’s generating serious fashion FOMO across the region.
—Ritu Upadhyay, Footwear News, 23 Apr. 2025
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David Sims, The Atlantic, 23 May 2025
The Italian sunglasses brand is partnering with PR maven Albane Cleret’s Terrasse by Albane, the pop-up hot spot during the film festival, to reinforce its ties with the movie world.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 13 May 2025
Everyone from rising beauty brand founders, to behind-the-scenes PR mavens discusses their career journeys, biggest inspirations, and more.
—Essence, 9 May 2025
The Frankie Shop — the insider label beloved by editors, influencers, and style mavens from New York to Paris — has brought its coveted minimalist aesthetic to Abu Dhabi’s shores in a buzzy two-week pop-up that’s generating serious fashion FOMO across the region.
—Ritu Upadhyay, Footwear News, 23 Apr. 2025
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An in-house team of economic experts at Anthropic plan to award 20 to 50 global research grants of up to $50,000 each, and provide free access to Anthropic’s AI products to assist in the analysis.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
27 June 2025
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There are a few items our experts say are acceptable to hang up or place on a drying rack to dry naturally instead of tossing in the dryer.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
27 June 2025
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Of course, McCreery fans can also hear a few songs from McCreery himself.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
26 June 2025
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Most observers projected the Chinese center would go in the second round of the 2025 NBA draft, so the Portland Trail Blazers’ decision to select him with the 16th overall pick shocked the crowd at New York’s Barclays Center, and delighted Chinese fans watching back at home on a weekday morning.—
Fred He,
CNN Money,
26 June 2025
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Audun Amundsen’s documentary Click the Link Below, exploring the world of high-rolling digital marketing and lifestyle gurus, world premieres at the DocEdge festival in New Zealand this week and Deadline can reveal the trailer.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
26 June 2025
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The first five gurus, a succession of prophet-leaders, likely donned the seli topi, a woven cap worn by Hindus and Muslims and associated with humility and spiritual living.—
Manvir Singh,
New Yorker,
21 June 2025
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Jo Beckett-King, The House of Found Objects (A Bea Bellerose Mystery #1) Simon & Schuster, July 29 recommended for ages 8-12 Young codebreakers and puzzle enthusiasts will enjoy solving riddles and clues alongside the characters in this new middle grade mystery.—
Caroline Carlson
June 30,
Literary Hub,
30 June 2025
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The technology quickly gained the support of tech giants, major brands and open-source enthusiasts.—
Kevin Korte,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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The paper was published last month by a team of computer scientists and legal scholars from Stanford, Cornell, and West Virginia University.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
20 June 2025
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But some, including legal scholars from New York University’s Brennan Center, have argued a potential loophole exists unless Congress bans using the National Guard to enforce the law in other states without gubernatorial consent.—
Davis Winkie,
USA Today,
19 June 2025
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Any dinosaur lovers at home should be eating up this documentary special series on PBS this week.—
DeVonne Goode,
Parents,
19 June 2025
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Here are performances music lovers won’t want to miss.—
Randy McMullen,
Mercury News,
19 June 2025
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The Skokie native works at Google and recently graduated from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management with a master’s degree in business administration, according to her campaign.—
Olivia Olander,
Chicago Tribune,
24 June 2025
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Twelve percent have master’s degrees or higher, compared with 14% nationally.—
Jeff A. Chamer,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2025
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Alana starred in 2021’s Licorice Pizza, Este served as a music consultant for the second season of HBO’s The White Lotus, and Danielle continued to collaborate outside of the group with artists including Bon Iver.—
Taylor Mims,
Billboard,
23 June 2025
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Bass, 44, a pilot and airline consultant, gradually improved the delivery schedules, and Federal began to come out of its tailspin.—
Chase Peterson-Withorn,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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“Maven.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maven. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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