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
Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 2 May 2025
But the central relationship between Baldwin’s veteran killer and McDermott’s scarred innocent never quite gels into meaningful cross-generational intimacy, and the chase around them feels meandering.
—Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2025
Second-year guard Jacy Sheldon and veteran Lindsay Allen have also spent much of practice playing on ball, and Sheldon ran several reps Tuesday at point guard with Mabrey playing the two.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 2 May 2025
The veteran actress reinforced her romantic bonafides in the starry ensemble movies Think Like a Man and Think Like a Man Too (2014) while finding a home on TV in Being Mary Jane (2013–2019).
—EW.com, 21 Apr. 2025
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The Equalizer joins fellow veteran dramas FBI: International and FBI: Most Wanted and first-year comedy Poppa’s House in being canceled; the long-running Blue Bloods ended in December.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 2 May 2025
But the central relationship between Baldwin’s veteran killer and McDermott’s scarred innocent never quite gels into meaningful cross-generational intimacy, and the chase around them feels meandering.
—Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2025
Second-year guard Jacy Sheldon and veteran Lindsay Allen have also spent much of practice playing on ball, and Sheldon ran several reps Tuesday at point guard with Mabrey playing the two.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 2 May 2025
The veteran actress reinforced her romantic bonafides in the starry ensemble movies Think Like a Man and Think Like a Man Too (2014) while finding a home on TV in Being Mary Jane (2013–2019).
—EW.com, 21 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for veteran
Noun
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Yet another Navy man — five of Flight 212’s 10 survivors were in the Navy — the corpsman and Vietnam vet was on his way to the funeral of his father, who had died of cancer at 53.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Apr. 2025
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The correspondents' association is a nonprofit organization that represents those outlets and vets potential new members of the press pool.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Guests can savor artisanal cocktails crafted by skilled mixologists while enjoying live entertainment on select evenings, creating an unforgettable dining experience under the stars.—
Michaela Trimble,
Vogue,
28 Apr. 2025
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He has been credited as a skilled recruiter and defensive coordinator who contributed to the school reaching the NCAA Tournament in each of those seasons.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
28 Apr. 2025
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Eyre: Jennifer and Manny Wheeler, who are our language and cultural advisors, are both Navajo and experts in each of those categories.—
Pat Saperstein,
Variety,
28 Apr. 2025
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Many lawmakers and industry experts around the country have also deemed EV mandates unworkable due to insufficient charging infrastructure.—
Albert R. Wynn,
Baltimore Sun,
28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Todd Stoll is an experienced performer, Duke Ellington expert, author, and educator.—
Mohammed Soliman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Apr. 2025
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But the spokesperson did not say when the program's work would fully resume or how the work would continue without any of the experienced employees who have been laid off.—
Dr. Mark Abdelmalek,
ABC News,
29 Apr. 2025
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But those two years with Mulkey gave Reese a formative foundation to withstand the rigors of becoming a professional.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
3 May 2025
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Beane and coach Sean McDermott have suggested Coleman must become a more dedicated professional.—
Tim Graham,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
Adjective
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The earbuds are adept at reducing noise below about 100Hz, which is excellent for lower-frequency droning sounds.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
28 Apr. 2025
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Russia is very adept at what is known as hybrid warfare, a term that broadly refers to tactics designed to undermine or destabilize opponents, but falling short of open conflict.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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For decades, old-timers like me figured there was just no way anyone could get to 894.—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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From Matt Damon’s anxious pickpocket to Carl Reiner’s old-timer master of disguise, each member of the gang is unforgettable in their own way, and the precision with which Soderbergh arranges them during the big heist is hugely satisfying every time.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The show’s real draw is its cast, which expands to include Matthew Rhys as a troubled detective, and a skillful adaptation that highlights the glossiest, cleverest elements of classic Christie—and adds a pinch of eros.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
30 Apr. 2025
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Then the animators could take over and finish the rest with their skillful photorealism.—
Bill Desowitz,
IndieWire,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Veteran.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/veteran. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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