as in vet
a person with long experience in a specified area
as a veteran of overseas travel, she gave us solid advice about planning our trip
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as in skilled
having or showing exceptional knowledge, experience, or skill in a field of endeavor
a veteran teacher who mentors new teachers
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Recent Examples of veteran
Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 2 Apr. 2026
Housing and industry groups say this new program could leave veterans with worse options than other homeowners.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 2 Apr. 2026
Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 2 Apr. 2026
Scott Pelley and Bill Whitaker, two veteran correspondents at the newsmagazine, are believed to have more time on their contracts.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 2 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Many know that May 31 is Memorial Day, a day to honor deceased military personnel and veterans, but the whole month of May is designated Military Appreciation Month.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 2 Apr. 2026
Housing and industry groups say this new program could leave veterans with worse options than other homeowners.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
The veteran quarterback has the 19th-most regular-season passing yards (44,700) and 15th-most passing touchdowns (298) in NFL history.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 2 Apr. 2026
Scott Pelley and Bill Whitaker, two veteran correspondents at the newsmagazine, are believed to have more time on their contracts.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 2 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for veteran
Noun
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Our work requires us to listen to all sorts of people, vet information, investigate and shine light on problems so our community can decide if something needs fixing or changing.—
Patrick Wilson,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Mar. 2026
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While the Eagles tailor a new offense to Hurts, ESPN's Matt Miller suggested the team could draft a quarterback to put some pressure on the seven-year NFL vet.—
Andrew McCarty,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Although Cleopatra and Nefertiti are more well-known, Hatshepsut stands out as one of the most skilled and successful female rulers of the ancient world.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
3 Apr. 2026
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Manufacturers and employers across diverse industries throughout our state rely on these institutions to educate engineers, health care professionals, teachers, data scientists and other skilled workers emerging from this talent pipeline.—
Mark Denzler,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Elder law experts warn that the best protection against uncertainty, exploitation or government infringement of your independence is to plan ahead, early and often.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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For its 310 students and more than 80 children from infants to toddlers, Greenland represents a second chance at school that is free from stigma and, experts say, a model for how young mothers can be reintegrated into education.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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But a northern climate, stringent building codes, and the gauntlet of public review shouldn’t exclude the immense trove of experienced professionals who have worked in big, dense cities that are more similar to than different from ours.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
1 Apr. 2026
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One qualitative study found women were more likely to retire early because of fatigue, with lasting consequences for retirement income and for workplaces losing experienced people at their peak.—
Allison Palmer,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
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Similarly, professionals in substance abuse, behavioral disorder and mental health counselor occupations earn median wages below $60,000 a year, despite typically needing a master’s degree in psychology or a related field.—
Kamaron McNair,
CNBC,
3 Apr. 2026
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Bailey, who is currently building an admin automation platform meant to be used by the current and next generation of entertainment professionals, points out that there is little to no training offered to assistants on AI use.—
Mia Galuppo,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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But the Lakers have become adept at bend-but-don’t-break basketball.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
28 Mar. 2026
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At 6-foot, 187 pounds, Delane allowed just 14 receptions for 165 yards in his senior season and has adept abilities playing in a man or zone scheme.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Mar. 2026
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Great science-fiction writers, almost by definition, are masters of cognitive estrangement.—
Stephanie Burt,
New Yorker,
1 Apr. 2026
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Insider experiences include a tour of a private palazzo by a prince no less, a painting class inspired by Caravaggio, and a master class in mixing the perfect aperitivo by resident masters.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Newport’s skillful direction drives the more than 3½-hour play (including two intermissions), making every minute count.—
Michelle F. Solomon,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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Finnish native Margareta Martin brought enthusiasm and skillful organizing following a move to Atlanta, a dynamic that helped establish a wide variety of cultural, business, artistic and culinary links between the Nordic world and here.—
Mark Woolsey,
AJC.com,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Veteran.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/veteran. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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