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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Gina Mayfield, Dallas Morning News, 15 Jan. 2026
Though this manicure might look complicated, an experienced nail artist will know exactly what to do.
—Jacqueline Kilikita, Refinery29, 15 Jan. 2026
Hunter, then 20 years old and an experienced mountaineer, flew 25 yards down a slope.
—Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026
Representatives from Advocate Health, the city and experienced funders will be there.
—Chase Jordan
january 14, Charlotte Observer, 14 Jan. 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 17 Jan. 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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