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
The company’s Publicis Sports Intelligence platform, powered by Epsilon identity, is able to let marketers plan, personalize and measure investments and outcomes across media, experiential, content, hospitality, sponsorships, and commerce.
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Todd Spangler, Variety, 2 Apr. 2026
An experiential activation at the La Brea Tar Pits in Los Angeles, California, that is inspired by the Wonder List’s four weekly themes.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 1 Apr. 2026
At the same time, these programs offer celebrities an alternative income stream that aligns with the chance to move from brand ambassador to experiential architect.
—Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 24 Mar. 2026
As the company grew its global portfolio, Simon saw the value in luxury, upgrading existing properties into premier and experiential shopping centers, the company said.
—Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 23 Mar. 2026
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Todd Spangler, Variety, 2 Apr. 2026
An experiential activation at the La Brea Tar Pits in Los Angeles, California, that is inspired by the Wonder List’s four weekly themes.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 1 Apr. 2026
At the same time, these programs offer celebrities an alternative income stream that aligns with the chance to move from brand ambassador to experiential architect.
—Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 24 Mar. 2026
As the company grew its global portfolio, Simon saw the value in luxury, upgrading existing properties into premier and experiential shopping centers, the company said.
—Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 23 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for experiential
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But a new, experimental blood test developed by researchers at Duke Health and the University of Minnesota might someday provide empirical clues — at least in the sense of short-term survival.—
Scott Lafee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Apr. 2026
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There is also growing empirical evidence that poorly implemented AI simply increases work intensity — flooding organizations with output that still requires human attention, judgment, and correction.—
Omar Abbosh,
Fortune,
6 Apr. 2026
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Analyses have found that, like any observational study design, there are potential biases, but it’s generally considered to produce reliable estimates when those biases are controlled.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
9 Apr. 2026
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Researchers started noticing something peculiar over the years of observational data.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
8 Apr. 2026
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Those referrals are well-intentioned, but they are not always grounded in objective performance metrics.—
Mathias P. Bostrom,
Fortune,
16 Apr. 2026
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Lam said Vietnam would regard developing relations with China as its objective need, strategic choice and topic priority.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Lizzy reflects on how their upbringing normalized bold, exaggerated aesthetics—from their mother's stage glamour to their father's own experimental looks.—
Brittany Talarico,
PEOPLE,
15 Apr. 2026
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Unlike current treatments that primarily manage symptoms by replacing dopamine, the experimental therapy aims to modify the disease itself, a shift experts describe as potentially transformative.—
Ted Scouten,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Experiential.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/experiential. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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