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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
Just a defensive maven: The Patriots’ defensive performances grant Belichick a substantial amount of credit for those wins.
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Jacob Robinson, The Athletic, 29 Aug. 2024
Nearly 57 years after its founding the institution has enough pull to attract fixtures such as the expansive artist Solange Knowles and the inspiring art maven Kimberly Drew.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 30 Oct. 2024
Some may know Jane Fonda as Grace from Grace and Frankie, or as ‘Hanoi Jane’ Vietnam activist, as an exercise maven from the 1980s, a climate change warrior, or the feminist co-founder of the Women’s Media Center.
—Xian Horn, Forbes, 20 Sep. 2024
Take cues from some street style mavens and go full-on red with a head-to-toe look.
—Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 15 Oct. 2024
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Jacob Robinson, The Athletic, 29 Aug. 2024
Nearly 57 years after its founding the institution has enough pull to attract fixtures such as the expansive artist Solange Knowles and the inspiring art maven Kimberly Drew.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 30 Oct. 2024
Some may know Jane Fonda as Grace from Grace and Frankie, or as ‘Hanoi Jane’ Vietnam activist, as an exercise maven from the 1980s, a climate change warrior, or the feminist co-founder of the Women’s Media Center.
—Xian Horn, Forbes, 20 Sep. 2024
Take cues from some street style mavens and go full-on red with a head-to-toe look.
—Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 15 Oct. 2024
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Read more Workplace incivility spikes around elections, expert says at Newsweek event Presidential election causing office unrest?Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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But nobody knows his real age, and some experts suspect Jonathan was probably born even earlier.Brian Handwerk, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Dec. 2024
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This song's costuming includes sunglasses and KISS OF LIFE has taken note that fans will bring out the accessory just for this performance.Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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During each three-night run, The Used will perform one of their first three albums in full each night, allowing fans to experience these iconic records in their entirety.Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 10 Dec. 2024
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As well as being a guru for young performers, John has restored the careers of older musicians who had lost faith in themselves.Belinda Luscombe, TIME, 11 Dec. 2024
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He has been billed as an offensive guru, but the Giants can’t score.Dan Duggan, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
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The former tends to be more robust with a more noticeable palate weight, while the latter is lighter in style, the two approaches offer a diverse and fascinating tasting experience for spirits enthusiasts.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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Conveniently, there’s an abundance of things to do just beyond the city limits, from nature trails for outdoor enthusiasts to vintage shops well-suited for the antique hunter.Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 13 Dec. 2024
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That year, Morgan’s son, J. Pierpont Morgan, Jr., or Jack, made his father’s library a public institution, easily accessible to scholars.Hilton Als, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024
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But work and organization scholar Philip Hancock offers a different angle on the familiar image of the Santa Claus-for-hire: that of a worker in a temporary seasonal service job.Laura Clawson, JSTOR Daily, 15 Dec. 2024
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The future outlook, unfortunately, is cloudy for lovers of the morning cup o’ Joe.Alicia Wallace, CNN, 15 Dec. 2024
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The film, which won the Palme d’Or at Cannes and was nominated for five Oscars, stars Catherine Deneuve and Nino Castelnuovo as young lovers and creates a style all its own through its dazzling use of choreography, color and singing.Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
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The company also leveled up its wine program by partnering with master sommelier Andrea Robinson.Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 7 Dec. 2024
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There’s no master list of the year’s on-screen chemistry; but if there were, the trio of Martindale, Diamantopoulos, and Cyr would absolutely deserve a spot.Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 7 Dec. 2024
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Although the slippers looked nearly identical, a consultant for the Smithsonian analyzed slight differences in the pairs and determined that the ones that were sold on Saturday were in many of the most famous scenes of the movie.Hank Sanders, New York Times, 8 Dec. 2024
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Faye McCray is a leader, speaker, and consultant with a unique career trajectory that spans law, media, and wellness.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
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“Maven.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maven. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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