noun
- plural of doyenne; the most senior or respected women in a particular field or group
Examples
- The doyennes of the fashion industry gathered for the annual awards ceremony.
- She was considered one of the doyennes of classical music.
- The literary doyennes shared their wisdom with younger writers.
- These doyennes have shaped the art world for decades.
- The conference featured several doyennes of journalism as keynote speakers.
- Young entrepreneurs sought advice from the doyennes of business.