mavens

noun

variants also mavins
Definition of mavensnext
plural of maven
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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2
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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  1. experts
  2. enthusiasts
  3. scholars
  4. lovers
  5. aficionados
Noun
  • Whether these sweeping changes will be enough to turn the tide remains a point of debate among experts.
    Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
  • The company is preparing for Phase II trials and is in discussions with experts in India regarding the best indication for the next phase.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of experts
Noun
  • Longevity enthusiasts are microdosing a 19th-century cure-all.
    Shayla Love, The Atlantic, 4 Oct. 2024
  • After stealing the hearts of rom-com fans, tornado enthusiasts and hitmen this year, Glen Powell finally has his next major role dated for 2025.
    Jordan Moreau, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of enthusiasts
Noun
  • This new insight into how workers and technology interact comes from BCG Henderson Institute’s recent scientific field experiment, conducted with scholars from Boston University and OpenAI’s Economic Impacts Research Team.
    Riccarda Joas, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Simone’s attitude toward Judaism became a Rorschach test for scholars and critics to project their own feelings onto my aunt and her family.
    The New Yorker, The New Yorker, 30 Sep. 2024
Definition of scholars
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  • Revival September 30, 2024 — Design lovers with furry friends will want to check out Revival’s new, washable pet mats.
    Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Think luxe portable hand creams that turn an ordinary day into a mini self-care moment or cute succulents for plant lovers who don’t exactly have the greenest thumbs.
    Christa Joanna Lee, Glamour, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of lovers
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  • But true aficionados will choose the America’s Cup, Marc Newson Art Edition, which includes a carbon fiber bookstand.
    George Allen, Robb Report, 21 Oct. 2024
  • Clark’s name isn’t very familiar even to committed true crime aficionados, and that’s probably because his story is so vast, complex, and frankly insane.
    Kelly Goodner, IndieWire, 19 Oct. 2024
Definition of aficionados
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