maven
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The problem involves something that market mavens know about, but that the general public doesn’t.
From Barron's • Oct. 17, 2025
Meghan might even consider this a badge of honor, since it means she joins the ranks of Rachael Ray, Giada De Laurentiis, Sandra Lee and Martha Stewart in the gallery of despised lifestyle mavens.
From Salon • Aug. 27, 2025
At least the crypto mavens will have their digital riches to isolate them from the real-world consequences of these decisions.
From Slate • Mar. 28, 2025
With banks set to kick off their earnings on Friday, the risk-reward may be favorable to investors brave enough to step in with contrarian wagers, option mavens say.
From Reuters • Apr. 10, 2023
Aunt Kitty turned to her left and greeted the elderly gentleman seated beside her, the ancient husband of one of the other society mavens.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
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