All doyenne synonyms

noun doyenne

• senior — older or elder (designating the older of two men bearing the same name, as a father whose son is named after him, often written as Sr. or sr. following the name): I'd like to speak with the senior Mr. Hansen, please. I'm privileged to introduce Mr. Edward Andrew Hansen, Sr. Compare junior (def 1).
• connoisseur — A connoisseur is someone who knows a lot about the arts, food, drink, or some other subject.
• guru — ("Guru") 1469–1539, Indian religious leader: founder of Sikhism.
• doctor — a person licensed to practice medicine, as a physician, surgeon, dentist, or veterinarian.
• authority — The authorities are the people who have the power to make decisions and to make sure that laws are obeyed.
• genius — an exceptional natural capacity of intellect, especially as shown in creative and original work in science, art, music, etc.: the genius of Mozart. Synonyms: intelligence, ingenuity, wit; brains.
• scientist — an expert in science, especially one of the physical or natural sciences.
• professional — following an occupation as a means of livelihood or for gain: a professional builder.
• artist — An artist is someone who draws or paints pictures or creates sculptures as a job or a hobby.
• senior citizen — an elderly or aged person, especially one who is retired.
• pensioner — a person who receives or lives on a pension.
• winner — a person or thing that wins; victor.
• champion — A champion is someone who has won the first prize in a competition, contest, or fight.
• ace — An ace is a playing card with a single symbol on it. In most card games, the ace of a particular suit has either the highest or the lowest value of the cards in that suit.
• pro — in favor of a proposition, opinion, etc.
• wizard — a person who practices magic; magician or sorcerer.
• sage — Alain René [a-lan ruh-ney] /aˈlɛ̃ rəˈneɪ/ (Show IPA), 1668–1747, French novelist and dramatist.
• virtuoso — a person who has special knowledge or skill in a field.
• maven — an expert or connoisseur.
• adept — Someone who is adept at something can do it skilfully.
• pundit — a learned person, expert, or authority.
• whiz — to make a humming, buzzing, or hissing sound, as an object passing swiftly through the air.
• buff — Something that is buff is pale brown in colour.
• maestro — an eminent composer, teacher, or conductor of music: Toscanini and other great maestros.
• conqueror — The conquerors of a country or group of people are the people who have taken complete control of that country or group's land.
• savant — a person of profound or extensive learning; learned scholar.
• victor — (Dauferius) 1027–87, Italian ecclesiastic: pope 1086–87.
• artiste — An artiste is a professional entertainer, for example a singer or a dancer.
• shark — a person who preys greedily on others, as by cheating or usury.
• doyen — the senior member, as in age, rank, or experience, of a group, class, profession, etc.
• grandmother — the mother of one's father or mother.
• head — Edith, 1897–1981, U.S. costume designer.
• ancient — Ancient means very old, or having existed for a long time.
• matriarch — the female head of a family or tribal line.
• patriarch — the male head of a family or tribal line.
• grandfather — the father of one's father or mother.
• oldster — an old or elderly person.
• old-timer — a person whose residence, membership, or experience began long ago and has been continuing for a considerable length of time; veteran.
• leading light — an important or influential person: a leading light of the community.
• notable — worthy of note or notice; noteworthy: a notable success; a notable theory.
• leader — a person or thing that leads.
• old hand — a person who is experienced in or familiar with a subject, area, procedure, etc.: The guide you just hired is an old hand at leading safaris.
• past master — a person who is thoroughly experienced or exceptionally skilled in a profession, art, etc.: a past master at chess.
• prima donna — a first or principal female singer of an opera company.
• proficient — well-advanced or competent in any art, science, or subject; skilled: a proficient swimmer.
• whiz-bang — Military. a small, high-speed shell whose sound as it flies through the air arrives almost at the same instant as its explosion.
• first-born — first in the order of birth; eldest.
• golden-ager — an elderly person, especially one who has retired.