doyen
noun
the senior member, as in age, rank, or experience, of a group, class, profession, etc.
doyens
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pluralof doyen.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Benegal, one of the doyens of Indian cinema, says the film remains very close to his heart.
From BBC ● May 17, 2024
Today, a number of doyens in the recondite field of AI admit they don’t know where all this is headed.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 6, 2023
We live in the golden age of remixed and remastered box sets, with the doyens of classic rock leading the way.
From Salon ● Nov. 9, 2018
He’s not only one of the doyens of fashion week, but also one of its most charming characters.
From The Guardian ● May 18, 2017
Jones, the layout’s architect, knew that a fine fescue surface from tee box to green would intrigue the U.S.G.A., the doyens of the Open.
From New York Times ● Jun. 12, 2015
