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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 New Jersey family mansion The Netflix series, which premiered September 4, shows the social media maven navigating her career, dating life, and family drama. — India Roby, Architectural Digest, 10 Sep. 2026 Held at Teatro Carlo Goldoni, the ceremony will also feature media maven Tina Brown and Karlie Kloss as presenters with a performance by singers Noa and Mira Awad. — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 1 Sep. 2026 The Baccarat Hotel New York presented its annual Petit Slam table tennis exhibition on Thursday where two-time US Open winner Naomi Osaka faced off against media maven Gayle King. — Paul Chi, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2026 To his friends and family, Salahodeen Abdul-Kafi had always been a barbecue maven. — Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Aug. 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
  • Economic uncertainty and other factors have kept borrowing costs elevated for much of the year, according to real estate experts.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Alicia Sokolowski is a cleaning expert and president and co-CEO of AspenClean, a brand that focuses on all-natural, chemical-free cleaning.
    — Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of expert
Noun
  • This year, there’s something for nearly every interest, from cheese lovers and bookworms to crafty adults and puzzle enthusiasts.
    — Casey DelBasso, ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026
  • This is our introduction to He and She, two clownish, pugilistic lovers who are locked in a war of words, even as a literal war rages outside.
    — Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of lover
Noun
  • The university’s clinical mental health counseling master’s program has expanded to Charlotte, and Charlotte’s first graduate physician assistant program will welcome its inaugural class in January, officials said.
    — Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Billiter holds a master’s degree in public safety leadership and executive management from Arizona State University and a bachelor’s degree in emergency services management from Union Institute and University.
    — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of master
Noun
  • The successor stadium is significantly larger—by over a half-a-million square feet—than what existed before while accommodating only 35,000 fans, a 26% reduction from the old stadium and, by far, the smallest capacity in the Big Ten.
    — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Due to an overwhelming response on Day 1 that prevented many fans from casting ballots in the first round, Day 1 voting will continue to September 23.
    — Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of fan
Noun
  • But what the young scholar doesn’t say is that his heart has already dedicated itself, and not to the academy.
    — Sara Holdren, Vulture, 21 Sep. 2026
  • In the twenty-tens, legal scholars began turning their attention to the law of the robot.
    — Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of scholar
Noun
  • These sucker shoots can quickly form a thicket of stems that are unsightly, inherently weak, and prone to storm damage if allowed to mature.
    — Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2026
  • One was a regional distributor of garbage trucks, street sweepers, and sewer suckers for municipalities.
    — Eric Zwick, The Atlantic, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of sucker
Noun
  • The player’s dining companions included his wife, Mariah Riddlesprigger, as well as hospitality guru David Grutman, who owns the Japanese steakhouse with Bad Bunny.
    — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 19 Sep. 2026
  • She’s lured to her choice by Ricki, played by Lily James, a charismatic empowerment guru who sees Rita as a mark, and her hauntedness as a source of vulnerability.
    — Taylor Antrim, Vogue, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of guru
Noun
  • Her work combined British tailoring and historical references with deliberately confrontational elements, enthusiasts say.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Outdoor enthusiasts should plan a side trip to nearby Mastodon State Historic Site.
    — Erika Ebsworth-Goold, Travel + Leisure, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of enthusiast

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“Maven.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maven. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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