as in acquainted
having information especially as a result of study or experience
a world traveler who is highly conversant with the customs of foreign cultures
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Recent Examples of conversant
Given Biden’s years as a top Democrat on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and his eight years as Vice President and four as a globe-trotting President, the legacy-building set piece makes sense and the easiest to sell to a nation that is not exactly conversant in international affairs.
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Philip Elliott, TIME, 13 Jan. 2025
Consider the time any professional will have to invest to become conversant with the CTA (and many more scores of hours to become proficient).
—Martin Shenkman, Forbes, 15 Sep. 2024
On the software front, Google announced two important directions for Gemini, its generative AI assistant — a more conversant voice mode dubbed Gemini Live, along with a pair of new ways that Gemini can interact with more of one's personal data.
—Ina Fried, Axios, 13 Aug. 2024
In addition, because virtually every global challenge—from trade to climate—has a tech aspect, all US diplomats need to be conversant in the topic.
—Eric Geller, WIRED, 2 July 2024
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Philip Elliott, TIME, 13 Jan. 2025
Consider the time any professional will have to invest to become conversant with the CTA (and many more scores of hours to become proficient).
—Martin Shenkman, Forbes, 15 Sep. 2024
On the software front, Google announced two important directions for Gemini, its generative AI assistant — a more conversant voice mode dubbed Gemini Live, along with a pair of new ways that Gemini can interact with more of one's personal data.
—Ina Fried, Axios, 13 Aug. 2024
In addition, because virtually every global challenge—from trade to climate—has a tech aspect, all US diplomats need to be conversant in the topic.
—Eric Geller, WIRED, 2 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conversant
Adjective
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Caron became acquainted with NESN’s people during the 1994-95 NHL lockout, during which the network covered a number of the Pirates’ games while the Bruins weren’t playing, including a playoff series involving the Pirates and the Providence Bruins.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
29 Aug. 2025
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That's where Chad Volk, who opened LC Car Care in Lake Crystal in 2018, became well acquainted with the 2015 Edge.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
USA Today,
18 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Enhancing informed consent In a separate vote, the committee recommended that the CDC amend its the Covid-19 vaccine information statements, which spell out the risks and benefits of a vaccination.—
Brenda Goodman,
CNN Money,
19 Sep. 2025
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Stay informed about weather conditions and heed advice from local authorities to make your journey safe and sound.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The America, once a familiar sight in San Diego, will soon undergo $200 million in maintenance and upgrades at General Dynamics-NASSCO in Barrio Logan.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Sep. 2025
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Kimmel then built toward a familiar pop culture comparison.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 Sep. 2025
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Guardiola is aware of the threat posed by a team playing on the break.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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Cisneros said investigators are aware of a video taken at the apartment complex that surfaced on social media and captured what sounded like 12 gunshots being rapidly fired.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
23 Sep. 2025
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“Conversant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conversant. Accessed 26 Sep. 2025.
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