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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
Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 11 Sep. 2025
With romance, humor, nostalgia, and a touch of the supernatural, this film is designed as a true big-screen experience.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 6 Sep. 2025
Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
Tumultuous 2025 campaign Last year’s French candidate, Jacques Audiard’s Emilia Pérez experienced a tumultuous awards campaign over the course of the fall of 2024 and early 2025.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Sullivan brings more than 20 years of experience, including roles as CFO at Acorns and VP of corporate finance and FP&A at Twitter.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 11 Sep. 2025
With romance, humor, nostalgia, and a touch of the supernatural, this film is designed as a true big-screen experience.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 6 Sep. 2025
Verb
While most healthy people can recover in four to seven days without treatment, some vulnerable people, like children under 5, adults 65 and older, and those with weakened immune systems, may experience more severe illness that requires medical treatment or hospitalization.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
Tumultuous 2025 campaign Last year’s French candidate, Jacques Audiard’s Emilia Pérez experienced a tumultuous awards campaign over the course of the fall of 2024 and early 2025.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for experience
Noun
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Two years painstakingly transforming a 200-year-old Philadelphia row house into the restaurant equivalent of a Formula 1 car; nearly 20 more honing his skills in kitchens across the city, learning, sharpening, waiting.—
The Bon Appétit Staff,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
12 Sep. 2025
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The World Economic Forum has noted that AI should develop rather than replace critical thinking skills, but many institutions are inadvertently doing the opposite.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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In the aftermath of the wedding, Belly makes a choice that leads her on a wild adventure and forever alters her future.—
Billie Melissa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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Designed for just 20 guests across 12 opulent suites (including two dedicated solo cabins), the vessel offers an unprecedented blend of privacy, comfort and adventure.—
Rachel Ingram,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Princess of Wales announced her remission in January 2025, while Charles is still undergoing treatment.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
14 Sep. 2025
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Since marrying Horace at the end of Episode 1, Kimmie has conducted extensive research on Beauty in Black and has been under the mentorship of her husband, who is still alive and currently in Italy, undergoing experimental cancer treatment.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Portfolio companies benefit from the Blackstone connection, too, with BXSL providing expertise and operational support.—
Brett Owens,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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The multifamily office model lets these investment arms of wealthy families pool resources, share expertise and unlock bigger deals.—
Diana Olick,
CNBC,
12 Sep. 2025
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This prompted an intervention from the speaker, who banged his gavel multiple times.—
Zachary Folk,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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However, the price, according to many users, has been dishes that aren’t as clean after demonstrably longer cycle times.—
Jeremy Lott,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Kaivan Shroff, a 2024 delegate for Harris, said the former vice president has the right to tell the story of her campaign, as does Biden, who has conducted a few interviews and speeches since leaving office.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Sep. 2025
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Kirk, a prominent voice in culture wars on college campuses, hosts a daily radio show and podcast, The Charlie Kirk Show, which ranks among the top 10 on Apple News’ list of top podcasts and has a strong Gen Z fan base.—
Zachary Folk,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Businesses expect middle managers to have technical proficiency, but also emotional intelligence and the ability to resolve conflicts.—
Dr. Cynthia J. Young,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Chronic absenteeism and third-grade reading proficiency continue to be among the biggest challenges for the district, Dueppen said.—
Erick Trevino,
AZCentral.com,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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United recently endured its worst ever finish to a Premier League season and already in this campaign, Ruben Amorim’s men have suffered a humiliating League Cup defeat to fourth-division Grimsby Town despite the acquisition of expensive new forwards Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo and Benjamin Šeško.—
Patrick Snell,
CNN Money,
13 Sep. 2025
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What lies beneath the surface is hardly a starting point for grasping the breadth and enduring impact of each work.—
Natasha Gural,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Experience.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/experience. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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