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
With an experiential exhibit on Anne Frank and a robust schedule of motivational speaking engagements, film screenings, tours, and workshops, this important museum is the only one of its kind in the world.
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Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 5 Feb. 2026
For years now, luxury retailer Mytheresa has partnered with high-end brands, from Moncler to Roger Vivier to Pucci, to stage exclusive, experiential trips for their top customers in locations like Oslo, Dubai and Capri.
—Kati Chitrakorn, CNN Money, 4 Feb. 2026
The link-up with Walmart, which is doubling down on experiential beauty, was a strategic one.
—Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 3 Feb. 2026
Research grants often form an intricate network of funding, data, and experiential learning, including teaching to support a community of scientists and community partners.
—David Seal, STAT, 3 Feb. 2026
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Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 5 Feb. 2026
For years now, luxury retailer Mytheresa has partnered with high-end brands, from Moncler to Roger Vivier to Pucci, to stage exclusive, experiential trips for their top customers in locations like Oslo, Dubai and Capri.
—Kati Chitrakorn, CNN Money, 4 Feb. 2026
The link-up with Walmart, which is doubling down on experiential beauty, was a strategic one.
—Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 3 Feb. 2026
Research grants often form an intricate network of funding, data, and experiential learning, including teaching to support a community of scientists and community partners.
—David Seal, STAT, 3 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for experiential
Adjective
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But more needs to be done, and there is clear empirical evidence for why the governor and state Legislature should expand funding for these programs in this year’s budget.—
Christopher Martinez,
New York Daily News,
15 Feb. 2026
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Moreover, sociology is one of the best empirical fields for interrogating the consequences of different values, for how ideas get built into institutions, for how social networks operate across domains.—
Wendy Nelson Espeland,
Mercury News,
11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Researchers combined a type of observational learning with intercommunication between its limbs to boost robots’ flexibility.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Feb. 2026
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Frederick Wiseman, the pioneering documentary filmmaker whose penetrating, observational depictions of public institutions raised ethical issues and provoked social examination, has died.—
Duane Byrge,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The 7x50 configuration offers a wide, bright field of view that’s forgiving for handheld use, while 10x50 binoculars provide slightly more magnification with the same 50mm objective lens for solid light gathering.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
19 Feb. 2026
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The winner was the player who avoided being blocked the longest — a blocking game, a category of strategy game where the objective centers on restricting your opponent’s movement.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
19 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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With house‑inspired production and a darker, more experimental sound, the mini-album — which sold more than half a million copies in four days — hinted at the group’s creative ambition.—
Rebecca Cairns,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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Launched in May 2025, Jan Janz represents a new chapter for the hotel with an experimental fusion cuisine of Asian flavors spearheaded by their Filipino head chef.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Experiential.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/experiential. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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