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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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Included were actor Alan Alda, rockers Ted Nugent and Paul Stanley, boxers Mike Tyson and Chuck Wepner, U-2 maven Gary Powers, Jr., astronaut Rusty Schweickart, Miss America Madison Marsh and big-wave surfer Garrett McNamara.
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Jim Clash, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
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
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Jim Clash, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for maven
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On tap for the region through Saturday night are severe thunderstorms and torrential downpours that could even produce multiple tornadoes, said AccuWeather severe weather expert Guy Pearson.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA TODAY,
16 Feb. 2025
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In 2013, overwhelming evidence, including expert U.S.-intelligence analysis, showed that the Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad had used chemical weapons on his people.—
Kori Schake,
The Atlantic,
15 Feb. 2025
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On Thursday, fans got a first look at SGA's debut signature shoe.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
14 Feb. 2025
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While no concrete decisions have been made, the conversation has piqued interest among fans and drivers alike.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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But how well Meghan’s products sell at these Netflix locations could determine the American former TV actor’s future with the streaming service or her success as an influencer and lifestyle guru, the source said.—
Martha Ross,
The Mercury News,
10 Feb. 2025
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The show, which stars Kaitlyn Dever, Alycia Debnam-Carey and Aisha Dee, follows a wellness guru who pretends to have cancer to gain a following, is based on the story of Australian wellness entrepreneur Belle Gibson.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
6 Feb. 2025
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Once a resting spot for weary travelers journeying along the Old Buncombe Road—which linked North Carolina to Georgia—Travelers Rest now lives up to its name as a peaceful haven for nature lovers, food enthusiasts, and adventure seekers.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
18 Feb. 2025
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And thanks to its proximity to the more than 800,000 acres of Big Bend National Park, Terlingua is a popular basecamp for outdoor enthusiasts, who flock to the area to raft the Rio Grande, hike challenging desert terrain, and experience some of the darkest skies in the country.—
Amanda Ogle,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Feb. 2025
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Collaborators on the project include scholars Saidiya Hartman and Christina Sharpe, who are credited on the screenplay.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
20 Feb. 2025
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The cartoonists Joe Sacco and Chris Ware pop up, as do the comics scholar Hillary Chute and J. Hoberman, who’s a longtime friend and a Times contributor.—
Manohla Dargis,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2025
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Not having sub-zero weather and a few feet of snow on the ground also improves access for a set of potential film lovers, especially those with physical or other disabilities.—
David Bloom,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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The shows draw gem lovers of all kinds, from consumers shopping for crystals to high-end designers like Lauren Harwell Godfrey and James de Givenchy of Taffin, who use the occasion to hunt for the components of their upcoming high jewelry collections.—
Victoria Gomelsky,
Robb Report,
18 Feb. 2025
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Many scientists have a master’s degree in geography or a related field. 8.—
Julia Korn,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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Born in New York City, Bongino has a master’s degree in Psychology from Queens College and a master’s in Business Administration from Pennsylvania State University.—
Julia Gomez,
USA TODAY,
24 Feb. 2025
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All of that conspired, thanks to bloated consultants looking over their shoulders, to their losses when a win was achievable.—
Philip Elliott,
TIME,
22 Feb. 2025
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The store, curated by retail veteran Ida Petersson and creative consultant Lewis Bloyce, stocks pieces from 22 emerging British brands that are part of the BFC’s Newgen scheme.—
Violet Goldstone,
WWD,
22 Feb. 2025
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“Maven.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maven. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
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