Words similar to maven

Example sentences for: maven

How can you use “maven” in a sentence? Here are some example sentences to help you improve your vocabulary:

This is the subversively lovable Waters of Hairspray (1988) rather than the in-your-face deformity maven of Pink Flamingos (1972) and the more mainstream Cry Baby (1990) and Serial Mom (1994).
Uncowed by the posturing and brinkmanship attributed to both sides, Albright quickly switched gears, from passive envoy to diplomacy maven.
And right next to that piece is an op-ed by Washington-based public ethics maven Charles Lewis.
Quoth the Maven
William Safire Language Maven Strikes Again.