experiential
adjective
ex·pe·ri·en·tial
ik-ˌspir-ē-ˈen(t)-shəl 
: relating to, derived from, or providing experience : empirical
experiential knowledge
experiential lessons
Synonyms of experiential
Examples of experiential in a Sentence
possesses the kind of experiential knowledge that is gained only from a long and eventful life
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Days began with morning yoga and consisted of one-on-one therapy sessions, emotionally exhausting group exercises, and experiential lessons like art therapy and roleplaying.
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Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 21 June 2026
The record-breaking launch of NikeSkims (the co-brand effort of Kardashian’s Skims and the sportswear giant) was a slam dunk in experiential marketing, with the #SkimsxNike tag’s 12 million views on TikTok just the tip of the iceberg.
—Danielle Directo-Meston, HollywoodReporter, 20 June 2026
The growth of experiential conferences is also reinforcing this shift, with events increasingly designed around interaction, discussion and audience participation rather than passive listening.
—Jack Hayes, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Themes expected to be explored include retail destinations as social and cultural infrastructure, new experiential and community-led models, circular approaches to large-scale assets, and the layering of digital and playful experiences into physical environments.
—Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 18 June 2026
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Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 21 June 2026
The record-breaking launch of NikeSkims (the co-brand effort of Kardashian’s Skims and the sportswear giant) was a slam dunk in experiential marketing, with the #SkimsxNike tag’s 12 million views on TikTok just the tip of the iceberg.
—Danielle Directo-Meston, HollywoodReporter, 20 June 2026
The growth of experiential conferences is also reinforcing this shift, with events increasingly designed around interaction, discussion and audience participation rather than passive listening.
—Jack Hayes, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Themes expected to be explored include retail destinations as social and cultural infrastructure, new experiential and community-led models, circular approaches to large-scale assets, and the layering of digital and playful experiences into physical environments.
—Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 18 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for experiential
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“Experiential.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/experiential. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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