doyenne

noun

Definition of doyennenext
as in expert

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Recent Examples of doyenne The world may have been upended by the war and the ink has barely dried on the Treaty of Versailles, but the society doyennes are doing their darnedest to return to the rituals and rites that used to govern our days. — Danielle Parker, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026 Here, well-coiffed doyennes and a younger set in algorithm-friendly fits graze on miniature Mont Blancs against wide park and river views in a neighborhood clearly in ascent. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026 For old-school glamour, doyennes and their daughters flock to fashion designer Dennis Basso. — Ashley Fetters Maloy, Washington Post, 20 Feb. 2026 White as a Sunday glove, coconut is the doyenne of Southern layer cakes, a masterpiece of home cookery that has crowned dining room sideboards for more than a hundred years. — Patricia S York, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for doyenne
Recent Examples of Synonyms for doyenne
  1. expert
  2. guru
  3. professional
  4. master
  5. pro
  6. maven
Noun
  • These experts assign ratings after analyzing a company's financials and ability to consistently pay dividends while also seeking capital appreciation.
    — TipRanks.com Staff, CNBC, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Leading the way in court There are dozens of cases across the country surrounding the legal status of prediction sites, and experts believe the matter will eventually be decided by the Supreme Court.
    — Marshall Cohen, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of expert
Noun
  • This group of women travelled for more than 30 hours with their guru to bathe in the river.
    — PhotoVogue, Vogue, 29 Aug. 2026
  • George traveled to India to study the sitar at the feet of his new guru, Ravi Shankar.
    — Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of guru
Noun
  • Firefighting professionals have reported an increase in firefighters in their 30s and 40s falling ill with rare and unexpected cancer symptoms and diagnoses well before someone their age should.
    — Sen. Saud Anwar, Hartford Courant, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Saranya shared her recommendations for On the Menu, a series that features chefs, bartenders and other industry professionals sharing their most beloved spots in KC to eat and imbibe.
    — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of professional
Noun
  • Related Articles Liberation of Flowers is debuting with three scents developed with master perfumer Christophe Laudamiel, who created Polo Blue for Ralph Lauren, Burberry London, Amber Absolute for Tom Ford, Thierry Mugler’s Aura and more.
    — Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The service got its name from the original Mechanical Turk, an 18th century chess-playing robot that was actually controlled by a human chess master.
    — Annie Palmer, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of master
Noun
  • The fourth-year pro might have had some value on the trade market, but the Raiders could see more value in having him as an insurance option for Cousins if Mendoza isn’t ready to play just yet.
    — Sam Warren, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
  • If Oda decides to come stateside as a pro, he would be considered an international free agent.
    — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of pro
Noun
  • To his friends and family, Salahodeen Abdul-Kafi had always been a barbecue maven.
    — Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The actress turned beauty maven has previously raved about the Lipofix Neck Firming and Lifting Sheet Mask, a plumping and tightening treatment for dry, crepey, mature skin.
    — Essence Wiley, InStyle, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of maven

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“Doyenne.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doyenne. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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