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Recent Examples of doyenne
Many people describe Quinn, who radiates positive energy and has an infectious smile, as the doyenne of LA’s art scene.
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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
Then Emilie Hawtin joins us from New York City to tell us about the fashion item that has been a favorite of the doyennes and uptown gents for the past 70 years but suddenly is being snapped up by Gen Z–ers and Hollywood actors.
—airmail.news, 9 Nov. 2024
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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
Then Emilie Hawtin joins us from New York City to tell us about the fashion item that has been a favorite of the doyennes and uptown gents for the past 70 years but suddenly is being snapped up by Gen Z–ers and Hollywood actors.
—airmail.news, 9 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for doyenne
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The experts predict the economy will nearly stall in 2025, growing 0.8%, down from their projection of 1.7% just last month, according to the average estimate of 46 economists surveyed by Wolters Kluwer Blue Chip Economic Indicators on April 4 and April 7.—
John Bacon,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2025
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Here’s what the experts have to say about why grief shows up in the body and how to cope with it.—
Kathleen Ferraro,
SELF,
15 Apr. 2025
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The alien ‘guru’ of Ashram Shambala A mechanical engineering graduate turned religious leader, Rudnev founded the Ashram Shambala religious group in 1989.—
Betiana Fernández Martino and Hira Humayan,
CNN Money,
11 Apr. 2025
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Being mentored by Carr and having an offensive guru in Kellen Moore as a head coach could help elevate Sanders' game.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Apr. 2025
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British design maven and hotelier Kit Kemp collaborated with her daughters on the project, which pushes her signature style in even bolder directions.—
Jennifer Flowers,
AFAR Media,
3 Apr. 2025
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The popular data maven has signed a deal with NBC that will expand his presence across the network’s news and sports divisions.—
Stephen Battaglio,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Apr. 2025
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On March 16, the professionals at Narellan Snake Catchers received a call about a venomous snake in a young girl's bedroom.—
Kelli Bender,
People.com,
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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The team from Bar Mood in Taipei is taking the lead on nonalcoholic and low-ABV drinks, and master sommelier Kyungmoon Kim has put together a list of wines and sools to accompany the menu.—
Kate Kassin,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Apr. 2025
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The images feature the brand’s ready-to-wear, custom and bespoke suits, the latter of which are available by appointment with the company’s master tailor.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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Stewart, like most people involved in wrestling today, grew up watching pros like Ric Flair, The Undertaker and André the Giant on TV.—
Karri Peifer,
Axios,
2 Apr. 2025
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These pros are finally settling the debate and sharing the most hygienic way to flush your toilet.—
Halee Miller Van Ryswyk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Apr. 2025
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The younger Aes Sedai adept is busy learning the ways of walking in Tel’aran’rhiod, the dreamworld overlaid atop the real one and parallel to the regular, non-magical dreams most people experience.—
Sean T. Collins,
Vulture,
27 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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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 21 Apr. 2025.
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