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old hand(noun, expression, person, authority, expert)
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scholar(noun, person, proficiency, competence)
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champion(noun, authority, expert, genius, doctor)
5
star(noun, authority, expert, specialist)
5
superstar(noun, authority, expert, specialist)
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consultant(noun, person, expert, proficiency, competence)
5
mastermind(noun, person, inspiration, proficiency)
5
boffin(noun, person, authority, expert, whiz)
5
dab hand(noun, expression, person, proficiency, competence)
5
doyenne(noun, person, authority, expert, genius)
5
enthusiast(noun, person, proficiency, competence)
5
guru(noun, person, proficiency, competence)
5
meister(noun, person, proficiency, competence)
5
old pro(noun, expression, person, authority, expert)
5
real pro(noun, expression, authority, expert, genius)
5
sage(noun, person, authority, expert, genius)
5
scientist(noun, authority, expert, genius, doctor)
5
technician(noun, person, expert, proficiency, competence)
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