as in empirical
based on observation or experience
possesses the kind of experiential knowledge that is gained only from a long and eventful life
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Recent Examples of experiential
The University of New England’s recent Industry Exploration Day reimagines traditional career preparation by embedding experiential learning into career development programming and normalizing learning as part of professional practice.
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Ashley Bigda, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026
That makes this Broadway revival of the ‘70s cult musical — the granddaddy of all experiential shows — fit right in with the wave of end-of-season, party-hearty shows.
—Frank Rizzo, Variety, 24 Apr. 2026
Hannah Chang is an associate director of experiential marketing at Spotify.
—Maddie Topliff, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Apr. 2026
The immersive Annecy exhibition has been designed as an educational and experiential showcase.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2026
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Ashley Bigda, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026
That makes this Broadway revival of the ‘70s cult musical — the granddaddy of all experiential shows — fit right in with the wave of end-of-season, party-hearty shows.
—Frank Rizzo, Variety, 24 Apr. 2026
Hannah Chang is an associate director of experiential marketing at Spotify.
—Maddie Topliff, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Apr. 2026
The immersive Annecy exhibition has been designed as an educational and experiential showcase.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for experiential
Adjective
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At best, empirical work in economics or management consulting could identify and address social problems rather than merely justify boss power.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 May 2026
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Brosy says the empirical evidence from cities like Vancouver and Paris backs up that view.—
Trevor Laurence Jockims,
CNBC,
12 May 2026
Adjective
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The skits, which Barker writes with and acts in opposite Tomlinson, tend to involve an abrupt turn from observational comedy into darker or more surreal territory.—
Alex Barasch,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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This intimate drama blends elements of tragicomedy and an observational road movie.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
6 May 2026
Adjective
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But credentialed journalists doing fair, objective reporting are not the enemy.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
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This loss would negatively impact subjective and objective outcomes.—
Steve D. Klein,
STAT,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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As of December, Collins was getting experimental treatment in Singapore.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
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Her cancer returned in late March, after showing no growth on the experimental daraxonrasib pill for 13 months.—
Yuki Noguchi,
NPR,
12 May 2026
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“Experiential.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/experiential. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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