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Recent Examples of firsthand
Mireya Villareal traveled to Idaho for a firsthand look at the fallout.
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ABC News, 12 Oct. 2025
These images were captured during Barracco’s expeditions to Antarctica, the Galapagos, Hawaii, and Alaska, showcasing nature’s beauty as well as firsthand proof of the impact of climate change.
—Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 10 Oct. 2025
There has been a rise in anti-Jewish hostility in Britain, predating the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza that started two years ago, according to community groups and the people suffering the firsthand effects in the United Kingdom.
—Freddie Clayton, NBC news, 5 Oct. 2025
Walmsley, a mother of four, says giving birth in Paris, London, and New York gave her firsthand experience of the differences between the three countries’ medical systems.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 19 Sep. 2025
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ABC News, 12 Oct. 2025
These images were captured during Barracco’s expeditions to Antarctica, the Galapagos, Hawaii, and Alaska, showcasing nature’s beauty as well as firsthand proof of the impact of climate change.
—Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 10 Oct. 2025
There has been a rise in anti-Jewish hostility in Britain, predating the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza that started two years ago, according to community groups and the people suffering the firsthand effects in the United Kingdom.
—Freddie Clayton, NBC news, 5 Oct. 2025
Walmsley, a mother of four, says giving birth in Paris, London, and New York gave her firsthand experience of the differences between the three countries’ medical systems.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 19 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for firsthand
Adjective
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Two guest bedrooms can be found downstairs, while four more upstairs bedrooms include a secluded primary retreat that comes with a fireplace, a dressing room, and dual baths.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
25 Oct. 2025
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This corner room offered the perfect view to keep watch over Main Street and the primary north-south international highway.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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For years, fashion companies like Ralph Lauren pulled their products from Macy’s stores to sell more of their products direct to consumers online and at their own stores.—
Phil Wahba,
Fortune,
7 Nov. 2025
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The league then sends out direct notification letters to players, giving them the specific details of the fine and instructions on how to appeal.—
Matt Audilet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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These trends will have immediate electoral consequences.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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What set him apart early was his willingness to apply his technical knowledge to fields and tasks that went beyond his immediate responsibilities.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Firsthand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/firsthand. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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