maven

noun

ma·ven ˈmā-vən

variants or less commonly mavin

Synonyms of maven next

: one who is experienced or knowledgeable : expert

a language maven

policy mavens

computer mavens

also : freak sense 2a

Examples of maven in a Sentence

an investment maven, he was doing well even when the market was doing poorly a science-fiction maven who could talk for hours about fictional technology

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Elevated levels of consumer inflation combined with the latest Federal Open Market Committee member forecasts of future interest rates imply that a meeting without an interest rate policy change is unlikely to come as a surprise to market mavens and economists. —

Jason Schenker, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024 Composed of creative visionaries, innovators, strategists, music mavens, tequila lovers, artists, writers, digital wizards, and more, Where Eagles Dare promotes and practices a collaborative approach that honors all ideas while encouraging employees to learn from their peers’ expertise. —

Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024 Modern design maven Kelly Wearstler is even shown visiting the space on their IG to peruse the wares. —

Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 8 Dec. 2024 Advanced Pets continues Cohen’s theme of photographing senior style mavens who favor high fashion and nonconformist looks. —

R. Daniel Foster, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for maven