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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 fans
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
Everyone from rising beauty brand founders, to behind-the-scenes PR mavens discusses their career journeys, biggest inspirations, and more.
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Essence, 28 Aug. 2025
Fantasy mavens can grab him with a middle-round draft pick and laugh all the way to the bank.
—Kevin Cusick, Twin Cities, 21 Aug. 2025
Essence, 28 Aug. 2025
Fantasy mavens can grab him with a middle-round draft pick and laugh all the way to the bank.
—Kevin Cusick, Twin Cities, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mavens
Noun
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But experts have a few theories about how these dietary habits might influence osteoporosis risk.—
Simon Spichak,
Health,
3 Sep. 2025
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Such a move could trigger a separation-of-powers showdown, though one that some legal experts say could be fruitless due to years of precedent preventing such lawsuits.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
3 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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It is comprised of meteorologists, researchers, storm chasers, the media and weather enthusiasts from around the world.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Some enthusiasts are taking the trend a step further by painting, customizing, or even crafting their own butter dishes, turning a simple kitchen staple into a personal work of art.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 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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After a tumultuous and tearful enemies-to-lovers journey, brilliant scholarship student Ruby Hall (Harriet Herbig-Matten) and troubled but sensitive rich kid James Beaufort (Damian Hardung) finally gave in to their emotions (and passion) in the season 1 finale.—
Kristen Baldwin September 2,
EW.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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This last option is highly recommended for lemon lovers (which includes a lot of us); there are even a few lemon segments to liven this dish up.—
Tom Hyland,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Seclusion and restraint The use of restraint and seclusion practices to address disabled students’ behavioral issues has increasingly become a debated issue among education specialists.—
IndyStar,
IndyStar,
8 Sep. 2025
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The county is in the midst of hiring 37 people into new positions — ranging from fire management officers to geographic information specialists to several firefighting crews — to ensure rapid responses to fires that break out.—
John Aguilar,
Denver Post,
7 Sep. 2025
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Mother Wolf Pasta aficionados will be excited to enjoy Evan Funke’s latest outpost of Mother Wolf in the Design District.—
Benjamin Liong Setiawan,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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After speaking with style aficionados throughout the nation, many of them have shared wearing uniforms while in school.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
6 Mar. 2025
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Watching these Eagles linebackers was a treat for football fanatics — and stunning for fans who’ve seen the Eagles linebackers for much of the past decade.—
Zach Berman,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Carried by yesterday’s muses and reinvented by today’s nail artists and manicure fanatics, this trend is set to become the leading beauty inspiration for the fall 2025 season.—
Jeanne Ballion,
Glamour,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Mavens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mavens. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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