experienced
adjective
ex·pe·ri·enced
ik-ˈspir-ē-ən(t)st 
: made skillful or wise through experience : practiced
an experienced driver
Synonyms of experienced
Examples of experienced in a Sentence
The job calls for someone who is more experienced.
for this delicate eye operation, seek out an experienced eye surgeon
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The less experienced Tyler Kolek’s playing time decreased as well as the squad returned to full health.
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Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 10 Apr. 2026
In an interview with CBS News, Aylesworth described her mother as an experienced swimmer who has been sailing for more than 10 years.
—Nicole Sganga, CBS News, 9 Apr. 2026
Mays isn’t even the most experienced transfer added — Auburn’s Eric Singleton had 534 yards last season.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
But neither is an experienced starter so general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan and coach Jeff Hafley will almost certainly seek training camp competition for each role.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2026
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Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 10 Apr. 2026
In an interview with CBS News, Aylesworth described her mother as an experienced swimmer who has been sailing for more than 10 years.
—Nicole Sganga, CBS News, 9 Apr. 2026
Mays isn’t even the most experienced transfer added — Auburn’s Eric Singleton had 534 yards last season.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
But neither is an experienced starter so general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan and coach Jeff Hafley will almost certainly seek training camp competition for each role.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for experienced
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“Experienced.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/experienced. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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experienced
adjective
ex·pe·ri·enced
ik-ˈspir-ē-ən(t)st
: made skillful or wise through experience
an experienced driver
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