well-versed
adjective
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or well versed
: having knowledge gained by close association, study, or experience : versed
—usually used with in
She is well-versed in the classics.
His star would continue to rise in the blues world, where he became known as an inventive, fiery guitar player well-versed in various shades of the blues.—
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Karida L. Brown, Essence, 21 May 2025
This is a deeply emotional film in high concept clothing, coded to resonate with those of us well-versed in the instinct to betray ourselves in order to be accepted.
—Sophie Monks Kaufman, IndieWire, 16 May 2025
Allen, who is slated to direct the pilot from a script by Pride, is well-versed in both formats.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 16 May 2025
Both were well-versed in the logistics of festivals — Ms. Turkmen attended her first Jazz Fest at age 5.
—Tammy Lagorce, New York Times, 16 May 2025
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“Well-versed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/well-versed. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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