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Recent Examples of doyenne
Those against her include the doyennes of the Palm Royale, played by Allison Janney, Leslie Bibb and the incomparable Julia Duffy.
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Lili Loofbourow, Washington Post, 13 Feb. 2024
The coterie includes high society doyennes like Babe Paley, Slim Keith, Lee Radziwell, and C.Z. Guest, and the series follows them before, during, and after the fallout.
—Cady Lang, TIME, 2 Feb. 2024
Dion kicks it off, singing with trembling innocence about a romantic crisis, then Streisand enters, taking on the role of a wiser, stronger woman more experienced in such messes — a doyenne of love.
—Tom Gliatto, Peoplemag, 18 Nov. 2023
Immediately following the museum party, close friends and collaborators of the museum made their way over to the Bowery Terrace at the Bowery Hotel for a delightful cocktail party and dinner to celebrate the artistic doyenne.
—Zachary Schwartz, Vogue, 11 Oct. 2023
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Lili Loofbourow, Washington Post, 13 Feb. 2024
The coterie includes high society doyennes like Babe Paley, Slim Keith, Lee Radziwell, and C.Z. Guest, and the series follows them before, during, and after the fallout.
—Cady Lang, TIME, 2 Feb. 2024
Dion kicks it off, singing with trembling innocence about a romantic crisis, then Streisand enters, taking on the role of a wiser, stronger woman more experienced in such messes — a doyenne of love.
—Tom Gliatto, Peoplemag, 18 Nov. 2023
Immediately following the museum party, close friends and collaborators of the museum made their way over to the Bowery Terrace at the Bowery Hotel for a delightful cocktail party and dinner to celebrate the artistic doyenne.
—Zachary Schwartz, Vogue, 11 Oct. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for doyenne
Noun
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Self-love and relationship expert Iryna Wood is redefining romance with an innovative mobile app that puts emotional awareness at the forefront.—
Emma Kershaw,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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It’s staffed by a team of Test Kitchen Professionals with deep expertise in recipe development, from pastry chefs and grilling experts to nutritionists and dietitians.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
4 Apr. 2025
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He’s got long arms (33 1/2″), big hands (9 7/8″) and a prototype frame (6-4, 315) that’d give offensive line guru Jeff Stoutland plenty to work with.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2025
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The quads feature blush, highlighter and yes, even the brand’s coveted Laguna bronzer, all packaged in stripes inspired by the umbrellas along Biarritz, France, one of the beauty guru’s most beloved destinations.—
Jackie Fields,
People.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Fashion maven Carine Roitfeld will once again curate a fashion show.—
Chris Gardner,
The Hollywood Reporter,
19 Mar. 2025
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So often, teams disagree with the prospect mavens, and many good and even great players never made a Top 100 prospects list.—
Jake Ciely,
The Athletic,
10 Mar. 2025
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Rater is a certified professional who evaluates a home’s energy efficiency and prepares an energy rating.—
Tyler Shepherd,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2025
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In addition to featuring health experts and medical professionals who shed light on the many symptoms, signs and changes in this season of life, Ford wants to let listeners know that despite what the media tells women, aging is a beautiful experience.—
Essence,
Essence,
28 Mar. 2025
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Degree requirement: bachelor’s degree in information technology, engineering, computer science or business management; preference for MBA or a master’s degree in technology management.—
Terina Allen,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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What makes a painting by a master so much better than a really good fake?—
The Editors of ARTnews,
ARTnews.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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These pros can assess your condition, rule out other potential health issues, and prescribe a more personalized solution that addresses the root cause of your crusty bits.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
25 Mar. 2025
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On a more serious note, this tournament also provides another pathway to Augusta National for the 31-year-old pro.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
20 Mar. 2025
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Perhaps Sheridan’s greatest magic trick occurs on Landman, where the adept acting of Billy Bob Thornton and Jon Hamm make the case that Thornton’s oil-field fixer and Hamm’s billionaire are the true American martyrs.—
Stephen Rodrick,
Rolling Stone,
9 Mar. 2025
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Around him, dense as a swarm of tiny insects, float tiny images of fellow adepts engaged in all manner of outré shenanigans.—
Holland Cotter,
New York Times,
26 Dec. 2024
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There is a certainty to her sentences that sets her alongside past masters (your William Trevors, your Anton Chekhovs) and a singular beauty to her observations.—
Tomi Obaro,
Vulture,
21 Nov. 2024
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Coppola, a past master at directing actors, allows his performers – who include Dustin Hoffman, Jon Voight, Aubrey Plaza, and Nathalie Emmanuel – to shamelessly ham it up.—
Peter Rainer,
The Christian Science Monitor,
26 Sep. 2024
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“Doyenne.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doyenne. Accessed 7 Apr. 2025.
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