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doyen

[doi-en, doi-uhn, dwa-yan] / dɔɪˈɛn, ˈdɔɪ ən, dwaˈyɛ̃ /
NOUN
bellwether
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Mr. Dilenschneider, the doyen of American public relations, is the founder of the Dilenschneider Group, a strategic-counseling firm.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 19, 2025

The ANC said in a statement: “He was a globally acclaimed playwright, composer and producer. We have lost a true legend, a doyen, and a genuine ambassador of theatre.”

From Seattle Times • Dec. 28, 2023

It has even generated comment from retail giant John Lewis itself - and it is seen by many as the doyen of Christmas advertising.

From BBC • Nov. 27, 2023

The doyen of investment banks released quarterly earnings on Tuesday that fell short even of analysts’ lowered expectations.

From New York Times • Jan. 17, 2023

Lawrence’s position as doyen of the Rad Lab and Teller’s as the indispensable genius of thermonuclear technology made compromise impossible.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik




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