1
as in skills
knowledge gained by actually doing or living through something
the hospital is looking for nurses with operating-room experience
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as in adventure
an exciting or noteworthy event that one experiences firsthand
related in a book his experiences as a roving correspondent for network TV news
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Recent Examples of experience
Maya Chawla, Architectural Digest, 9 May 2025
The bright citrus perfectly complements the bergamot and apple in Madison Ave, creating a juicier, more vibrant experience that’s perfect for daytime wear.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 9 May 2025
Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN Money, 10 May 2025
But after the devastation the COVID-19 pandemic dealt the Las Vegas Strip, the area has experienced a rebound beyond the pre-pandemic economy since 2021.
—Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 10 May 2025
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Noun
Travel, adventure, unique experiences found in only one place on earth—those are the usual suspects.
—Maya Chawla, Architectural Digest, 9 May 2025
The bright citrus perfectly complements the bergamot and apple in Madison Ave, creating a juicier, more vibrant experience that’s perfect for daytime wear.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 9 May 2025
Verb
The busiest ports in the country are experiencing steep declines in cargo.
—Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN Money, 10 May 2025
But after the devastation the COVID-19 pandemic dealt the Las Vegas Strip, the area has experienced a rebound beyond the pre-pandemic economy since 2021.
—Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 10 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for experience
Noun
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Rather, let your achievements and skills be the standout feature of your resume, not the design.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes,
28 Dec. 2024
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Employers want to see proof of your skills, not just hear about them.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes,
28 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Travel, adventure, unique experiences found in only one place on earth—those are the usual suspects.—
Maya Chawla,
Architectural Digest,
9 May 2025
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The jury found this affectionate film a breath of fresh air, delivering a peppy subtext of adventure, unity, joy for the Yugo’s fans and their families.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
9 May 2025
Verb
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The Celtics star has already undergone surgery to repair the issue, potentially helping to aid his recovery.—
Matt Levine,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 May 2025
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The citywide system of tornado sirens was being replaced and had undergone testing Thursday, according to Russell.—
Julia Vargas Jones,
CNN Money,
19 May 2025
Noun
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Technical expertise, discovery and inventory tools, and project planning assistance from a commercial OpenJDK provider can significantly help secure and maintain executive support and ultimately impact a successful transition.—
Scott Sellers,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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Also, the competency required for someone to manage HOAs is very different than the expertise brokers must demonstrate.—
Kelly G. Richardson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 May 2025
Noun
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In the suit, Rivers, who used the name Sara Stokes at the time, alleges that she and her bandmates were subjected to an abusive environment while making the show.—
Gina Barton,
USA Today,
12 May 2025
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Tickets can be bought on the day of the drawing, but sales times and price vary by state.—
Don Sweeney,
Miami Herald,
11 May 2025
Verb
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The left edge is devoid of buttons, while the top has a couple of microphone holes.—
Iyaz Akhtar,
PC Magazine,
13 May 2025
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The southeast counties of Miami-Dade and Broward had the highest number of outages at over 3,000, according to the tracking website.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
Noun
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These credentials fall into two main categories, each offering different insights into an expert's capabilities: Vendor-specific certifications demonstrate proficiency with particular forensic tools or technologies.—
Lars Daniel,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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However, Rafael Jimenez-Flores, PhD, the J.T. Parker endowed chair for dairy foods in the Department of Food Science and Technology at The Ohio State University, stresses the importance of reinstating the proficiency testing program as soon as possible.—
Parents,
Parents,
9 May 2025
Verb
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There has been action enough in the Grand Tour’s first week to fill three, with general classification (GC) expectations shattered, enduring class on display, and even a surprise new wearer of the pink jersey.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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Strat was next, its shape as familiar and enduring as that of a spoon.—
Nick Paumgarten,
New Yorker,
19 May 2025
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“Experience.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/experience. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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