FIRSTHAND Synonyms: 12 Similar and Opposite Words

firsthand

adjective

ˈfərst-ˈhand

Definition of firsthand

as in primary

done or working without something else coming in between had firsthand knowledge of the events of that evening

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Recent Examples of firsthand Those firsthand images also show guests being driven to the remote church in pickup trucks. — Emma Fraser, Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2026 Despite the relatively small size of the communities LELWD serves, the utility has firsthand experience with a sophisticated cyberattack. — Aaron Parseghian, CBS News, 4 Aug. 2026 Highlights include a three-course dinner, live music and silent and live auction emceed by Clint Bell along with firsthand stories told by veterans the nonprofit has helped. — Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 July 2026 In recent years, Montana has also had his own firsthand experiences with Hollywood. — Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for firsthand

Recent Examples of Synonyms for firsthand

Adjective

Voters across Connecticut are heading to the polls on Tuesday to vote for key primary races including governor and House seats.

— ABC NEWS, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026
Learn more about voter resources and details about key races in the WCCO 2026 primary election guide.

— Esme Murphy, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of primary

Adjective

The animals are safe, but their home took a direct hit that left parts of the zoo unrecognizable.

— Tammy Mutasa, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
Trump called Jones last month and urged him to meet with Jackson, who defeated Jones in a GOP primary in June, according to three people with direct knowledge of the conversation who aren’t authorized to speak publicly about the exchange.

— Greg Bluestein, AJC.com, 12 Aug. 2026