doyenne

Definitions

1. A female doyen.
2. The senior or eldest female member of a group, especially one who is most or highly respected.
3. A woman who is highly experienced and knowledgeable in a particular field, subject, or line of work; expert.

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Examples

“Helen Thomas is frequently referred to as "the doyenne of the White House press⟳ corps".”

“The French, who celebrated her as the doyenne of humanity, had their own⟳ theories about why she lived so long, noting that she used to eat⟳ more than two pounds of chocolate a week and treat⟳ her skin with olive oil, rode a bicycle until she was 100, and only quit⟳ smoking five years ago.”

“There were encouraged and facilitated by Anna Wintour, doyenne of the fashion industry, who decided with [Hillary] Clinton that the couple should have⟳ a bigger wedding while attending their engagement bash.”

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