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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
Throughout the symposium, hosts, fashion mavens, and sisters Shelcy and Christy Joseph smoothly transitioned between panels and a brief intermission.
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Essence, 8 Sep. 2025
He’s expected to start later today in Seattle, but fantasy mavens might want to proceed with caution, since that’s one of the late afternoon games.
—Kevin Cusick, Twin Cities, 7 Sep. 2025
Essence, 8 Sep. 2025
He’s expected to start later today in Seattle, but fantasy mavens might want to proceed with caution, since that’s one of the late afternoon games.
—Kevin Cusick, Twin Cities, 7 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mavens
Noun
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But throughout the forum, experts warned against rushing into adoption for the sake of innovation.—
Lauren Giella,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Therefore, human accessibility experts and user testers with disabilities must always be kept in the loop.—
Gus Alexiou,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Needless to say, fans have been waiting for the Limitless One to make his triumphant return.—
Jeremy Hanna,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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Of the two brothers, Jeremiah is the antagonist of the season, mainly because fans have been rooting for Conrad and Belly since day one, while Jeremiah stands in their way.—
Olivia Petter,
Vogue,
16 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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The excitement for this Irish edition has been building among franchise enthusiasts worldwide, with host Siobhán McSweeney expressing her enthusiasm for the uniquely Irish approach to the game.—
Jenzia Burgos,
StyleCaster,
14 Sep. 2025
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However, enthusiasts know that Ron del Barrilito has been crafting spirits using the exact same formulation its founders developed almost 150 years ago, and from the exact same spot in Bayamón.—
Carley Rojas Ávila,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The scholars included a variety of specialists, including experts in the text of the Quran, jurisprudence, and calligraphy.—
Livia Gershon,
JSTOR Daily,
14 Sep. 2025
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Multiple rights experts and scholars say Israel's military assault on Gaza amounts to genocide.—
Jarrett Renshaw,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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There is, actually, another category of nail lovers that has emerged in recent years, and those are people who swear by temporary press-ons.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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The collection features hoodies, tees, jackets, and hats, all combining NFL branding with BXR aesthetics, making for something that appeals both to sports super‑fans and streetwear lovers alike.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The scholars included a variety of specialists, including experts in the text of the Quran, jurisprudence, and calligraphy.—
Livia Gershon,
JSTOR Daily,
14 Sep. 2025
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Testing by hospitals and specialists couldn’t pinpoint the problem.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
14 Sep. 2025
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John Goldberger to legions of horology aficionados who follow him online) that caught the attention of the Financial Times and had social media buzzing.—
Naomi Rougeau,
Robb Report,
13 Sep. 2025
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For movie aficionados out there, who have spent this past summer enjoying blockbusters like the latest Superman flick, Jurassic World Rebirth and Marvel’s Thunderbolts – take a brief moment to reflect on what makes these experiences magical and immersive.—
Gus Alexiou,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Mavens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mavens. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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