Meaning & use
doyenne
The most respected, experienced, or senior woman in a particular profession or field.
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Critics regard her as the doyenne of contemporary French cooking.
The doyenne of the fashion house mentored three generations of young designers.
A note on using this word
The masculine equivalent is "doyen"; both terms suggest long-standing respect earned through years of experience.
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