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Recent Examples of doyenne
His first conquest was a dealer named Marguerite Cohn, the doyenne of House of Books, on Madison Avenue, who was in her nineties.
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Tad Friend, The New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2024
Many people describe Quinn, who radiates positive energy and has an infectious smile, as the doyenne of LA’s art scene.
—Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 10 Oct. 2024
Editor’s note: The apparent doyenne of white tea fragrances, Elizabeth Arden has a whole range of these perfumes, including White Tea Wild Rose Eau de Toilette, White Tea Mandarin Blossom Eau de Toilette, and White Tea Ginger Lily Eau de Toilette.
—Jenny Berg, Allure, 25 Mar. 2025
The aging doyennes of the charity- ball set are passing away, the old-money families are falling on tighter times, and America’s nouveau riches are rediscovering the chic resort town.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025
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Tad Friend, The New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2024
Many people describe Quinn, who radiates positive energy and has an infectious smile, as the doyenne of LA’s art scene.
—Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 10 Oct. 2024
Editor’s note: The apparent doyenne of white tea fragrances, Elizabeth Arden has a whole range of these perfumes, including White Tea Wild Rose Eau de Toilette, White Tea Mandarin Blossom Eau de Toilette, and White Tea Ginger Lily Eau de Toilette.
—Jenny Berg, Allure, 25 Mar. 2025
The aging doyennes of the charity- ball set are passing away, the old-money families are falling on tighter times, and America’s nouveau riches are rediscovering the chic resort town.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for doyenne
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Only 20 experts out of the roughly 525 who did the work at USAID's Bureau of Humanitarian Assistance and its Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Relief are being hired by PRM, the source said.—
Jonathan Landay,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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But even if such actions aren’t influenced by insider knowledge, ethics experts warn that trading stock while the federal government’s actions move markets can create the appearance of impropriety.—
Robert Faturechi,
ProPublica,
22 May 2025
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The pop-up also included an in-person Transform discussion with health guru Jay Shetty and an athletic wear shop featuring their latest Form Athletics Collection, which goes live on their website today.—
Nadja Sayej,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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That elite quintet consisted of domestic policy advisor Bruce Reed, chief strategist Mike Donilon, legislative affairs guru Steve Ricchetti and chief of staff Ron Klain, each of whom had deep ties to Biden.—
Leigh Haber,
Los Angeles Times,
17 May 2025
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For the third film, Cruise (who acts as a lead producer and has always played a major part in picking the directors) brought in the TV maven J. J. Abrams, who focused the story on Hunt getting engaged and trying to maintain a healthy work-life balance.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
23 May 2025
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The Italian sunglasses brand is partnering with PR maven Albane Cleret’s Terrasse by Albane, the pop-up hot spot during the film festival, to reinforce its ties with the movie world.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
13 May 2025
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The clip transitioned into a few family photos before showcasing videos of his children doing impressive flips and jumps down the mountain, with the ease of professionals.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
27 May 2025
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People and healthcare professionals will be able to proactively manage conditions before symptoms appear with the aid of predictive analytics as AI models advance.—
Gaurav Tewari,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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Get The Recipe 02 of 10 Pineapple Cherry Dump Cake Some of Grandma’s recipes take a practiced hand in the kitchen to master, but old-school dump cake recipes are literally foolproof.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
19 May 2025
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Every art lover must visit The Louvre at least once in their lifetime not just to see Leonardo’s incredible Mona Lisa and the famous Venus de Milo but for the quieter galleries too in the Richelieu wing with works by masters like Rubens, Rembrandt and Vermeer.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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Here’s how a horrific ski accident taught me the value of an insurance pro.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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The full cast of celebrities and pros will be announced at a later date.—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
22 May 2025
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Slot shares this staple of Tottenham counterpart Ange Postecoglou’s attacking principles, with Porro adept at tucking inside to disrupt the opposition shape.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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The result is that just these English words, representing just this original document, make for a new and somewhat undiscovered book, even to Marxist adepts.—
Benjamin Kunkel,
Harpers Magazine,
28 Mar. 2025
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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 2 Jun. 2025.
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