Definition of Maverick

tending to choose a different path from everyone else

Examples of Maverick in a sentence

The maverick politician promised to leave behind the ways of the old guard and bring change to the government.  🔊

When the maverick actor tried to rewrite the script, he was removed from the project and replaced by a less difficult thespian.  🔊

My maverick boss has made his fortune by using a selling strategy different from that of his competitors.  🔊

Because the maverick deacon had issues with his pastor’s decisions, he started his own branch of the church.  🔊

As long as the company president acts like a maverick by ignoring his advisers, he will have no friends at his own business.  🔊

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