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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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Watch on Hulu The Dropout Amanda Seyfried won a much deserved Outstanding Lead Actress Emmy for her portrayal of the notorious Stanford dropout turned health care technology maven Elizabeth Holmes, who tricked some of the world’s savviest business minds into investing in her company, Theranos.
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Jennifer M. Wood, WIRED, 5 Nov. 2024
The New Canaan estate, listed for $25.5 million by style mavens Reed and Delphine Krakoff, was long owned but never occupied by the late reclusive heiress Huguette Clark.
—Mark David, Robb Report, 18 Oct. 2024
How about this stat, courtesy of Warriors PR maven Raymond Ridder: Curry had only made four 3-pointers in the final 2:47 of a game once in 1,103 NBA games.
—John Hollinger, The Athletic, 14 Aug. 2024
Just a defensive maven: The Patriots’ defensive performances grant Belichick a substantial amount of credit for those wins.
—Jacob Robinson, The Athletic, 29 Aug. 2024
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Jennifer M. Wood, WIRED, 5 Nov. 2024
The New Canaan estate, listed for $25.5 million by style mavens Reed and Delphine Krakoff, was long owned but never occupied by the late reclusive heiress Huguette Clark.
—Mark David, Robb Report, 18 Oct. 2024
How about this stat, courtesy of Warriors PR maven Raymond Ridder: Curry had only made four 3-pointers in the final 2:47 of a game once in 1,103 NBA games.
—John Hollinger, The Athletic, 14 Aug. 2024
Just a defensive maven: The Patriots’ defensive performances grant Belichick a substantial amount of credit for those wins.
—Jacob Robinson, The Athletic, 29 Aug. 2024
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While security measures at hospitals have increased following the shooting, experts warn that these efforts may be temporary unless significant changes are made.Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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Some policing experts say that, properly used, the method can elicit truth from criminals who are lying.Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
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While attending Christmas Con 2024 in Edison, N.J., on Dec. 15, the actor, 43, took part in a fan Q&A, where he was asked about Freakier Friday.Nicholas Rice, People.com, 22 Dec. 2024
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The sport has entered a twilight zone where Indiana has already qualified for a bowl and Vandy fans are toting a goalpost through downtown Nashville and throwing it into the Cumberland River.David Whitley, The Tennessean, 22 Dec. 2024
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Globally renowned futurist, innovation guru, and keynote speaker Robert B. Tucker inspires audiences to capitalize on today’s important trends.Robert B. Tucker, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Demonstrating his versatility as a sports guru, Chalamet chose Southern Methodist University to defeat Clemson.Deon J. Hampton, NBC News, 7 Dec. 2024
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In fact, traditional sports car marques like Bugatti, Aston Martin, McLaren and Lamborghini unveiled powerful, jaw-dropping vehicles to please the enthusiast crowd in 2024.Morgan Korn, ABC News, 1 Jan. 2025
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Fragrance enthusiasts will also be pleased with offerings from Juliette Has a Gun, with Burberry and Kayali gifts expected later in the year.Ty Gaskins, WWD, 1 Jan. 2025
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Members include Abigail Disney, former BlackRock executive Morris Pearl, legal scholar Lawrence Lessig, screenwriter Norman Lear, and investor Lawrence Benenson.Ingrid Robeyns, WIRED, 24 Dec. 2024
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One leading scholar, 2024 Nobel Prize Winner in Economics Professor Daron Acemoglu, is a bit more restrained.Alden Abbott, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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The Bob Dylan that the world fell in love with was a thinker, a joker, a fighter, and sometimes a lover.Al Shipley, SPIN, 25 Dec. 2024
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Any dog lover will be thoroughly disarmed by this development, and by Kodi’s irresistible enactment of this arc.Guy Lodge, Variety, 24 Dec. 2024
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The company is the master of noise-canceling technology and these earbuds do an equally excellent job of blocking out the outside world.Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 20 Dec. 2024
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The show is a battle royal between two classes of chefs: the elite white spoons, who are culinary masters respected for their knowledge, longevity, and pedigree; and the black spoons, talented chefs, cooks, and restaurateurs who are still on their journey to mastery and recognition.Karen Yuan, Bon Appétit, 18 Dec. 2024
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The film’s consultants include the Klamath Tribes of Oregon and sponsors include Carhartt, American Hat Company and Seven Feathers Casino of the Cow Creek Umpqua Tribe of Oregon.Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 19 Dec. 2024
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Smart coaches and consultants turn LinkedIn messages into discovery calls without being salesy or pushy.Jodie Cook, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Maven.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maven. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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