FIRSTHAND Synonyms: 12 Similar and Opposite Words

firsthand

adjective

ˈfərst-ˈhand

Definition of firsthand

as in primary

done or working without something else coming in between had firsthand knowledge of the events of that evening

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Recent Examples of firsthand The documentary will explore new details about Perry’s private struggles with prescription painkillers and alcohol through firsthand memories from his family and collaborators. — Anthony Solorzano, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026 Together, these influential voices will offer a firsthand look at the creative ideas, technologies and techniques shaping the future of filmmaking and the talent leading the way. — William Earl, Variety, 1 Sep. 2026 Earlier this year, Secretary of Energy Chris Wright traveled to Caracas in February for a firsthand assessment of the country's oil industry, including tours of the oil industry's infrastructure. — Fritz Farrow, ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026 The bonds that tie a clubhouse together take root in spring training, but firsthand experience has shown Hays that taking part in meaningful wins can tear down walls pretty quickly. — Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for firsthand

Recent Examples of Synonyms for firsthand

Adjective

In 2008, a San Francisco court denied Stone's attempt to alter the custody arrangement which listed Bronstein's San Francisco home as Roan's primary residence, with Stone getting visitation rights.

— Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2026
Even with Oracle founder Larry Ellison the primary backer of his son’s ParaBros dreams, the even older Ellison’s net worth, which has been declining of late, may not be able to handle the strain of months and months of such probes.

— Dominic Patten, Deadline, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of primary

Adjective

This year marks the first time the program will include workshops, giving aspiring writers direct access to Netflix content executives.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 Sep. 2026
But new ads for retatrutide continued showing up on Facebook, including ones that direct consumers to questionnaires hosted by Remedora.

— Daniel Gilbert, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of direct

Adjective

His bold, unique style was an immediate hit with ad agencies, publications, the corporate world and in pop culture.

— BETH J. HARPAZ THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, Arkansas Online, 18 Sep. 2026
Pressuring currencies One of the most immediate channels through which a tighter Fed policy travels around the world is the dollar.

— Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2026