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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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Modern design maven Kelly Wearstler is even shown visiting the space on their IG to peruse the wares.
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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
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.
—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
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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
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.
—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
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Here, therapists, psychologists, and other relationship experts share advice for how to kindly and effectively break up with someone. 1.Jenny McCoy, Glamour, 10 Jan. 2025
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For 60 years running, its jury of experts has picked the most stunning shots to win and earn accolades.Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Jan. 2025
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In one announcement to shareholders and one to fans, Ubisoft has announced that Assassin’s Creed Shadows, already delayed out of 2024 to February 2025, would be delayed another month, now arriving on March 20, 2025.Paul Tassi, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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The Marlins’ ballpark, located about a 45-minute drive south of the Panthers’ home arena in Sunrise, can hold about 37,000 fans.Tim Reynolds, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2025
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Hairstylist Kevin Kelly and makeup guru Darian Marie Horn gave Rachel a glam look, her dark locks pulled back in a relaxed updo with flowing waves and her cheeks and lips kissed with the softest of pinks.Dave Quinn, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
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And while some fans and film gurus will say the offense looked better under interim coordinator Scott Turner and his father Norv, the facts are the facts: The Raiders averaged 17.9 points in nine games with Getsy and 17.6 in eight games with Turner, who had a healthier offensive line.Vic Tafur, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
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French Broad Chocolates invites holiday shoppers and enthusiasts to enjoy and explore its award-winning chocolate bonbons.Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2025
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Likewise, Jamaican rums, known for their pot still production and high ester content, have gained popularity among enthusiasts.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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As technology improves and allows better reading of the manuscript, scholars continue to debate the content of the document and how the fragments should be put together in the hopes of gaining even more insight into Hellenic religion and philosophy of the time.Teresa Nowakowski, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 Jan. 2025
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Michael Wara, an energy and climate scholar at Stanford University, said the state’s entire insurance landscape, not just the California’s wildfire fund, might have to be recalibrated if a utility company were found to have caused a major L.A. fire.Jenny Jarvie, Los Angeles Times, 15 Jan. 2025
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The Google Pixel 9 Pro is another phone that is great for photography lovers.Rachel Wells, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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Out back, there’s a chicken house for egg layers and a two-stall barn, with a tack room, for equine lovers.Mike Klingaman, Baltimore Sun, 14 Jan. 2025
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Wright holds a bachelor’s degree, a master’s degree in emergency management and homeland security and is a graduate of the School of Police Staff and Command at Northwestern University in Illinois.Tom Sissom, arkansasonline.com, 7 Jan. 2025
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Most of The Row’s handbags skip the flash of any hardware, but this rare jewel masters the art of glamorous ease with its metal fastening.Alexis Bennett Parker, Vogue, 7 Jan. 2025
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Ai Sakata consultant at Nomura Research Institute While there are no official stats tracking the rental person industry in Japan, the country is home to a slew of rental services for temporary girlfriends, boyfriends, friends and even family.Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 7 Jan. 2025
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Thies is a Democratic political consultant and the co-founder of Pythia Public Affairs.Evan Thies, New York Daily News, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Maven.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maven. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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