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Recent Examples of firsthand
If Tina Knowles’ hands-on approach at influencer events was any sign, Cécred focuses on credibility and longevity, driven by firsthand experiences with the product, rather than relying on typical campaigns that heavily depend on elusiveness and hype.
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Braedon Montgomery, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
From producer Ryan Reynolds and director Colin Hanks, this TIFF premiere features firsthand accounts from the Planes, Trains & Automobiles star’s family and the likes of Steve Martin, Tom Hanks and Catherine O'Hara.
—Jack Smart, People.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Kentucky couple Rachelle and Tony Wright launched Roadtripzee, a travel website featuring firsthand road trip journals and guides.
—Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 28 Aug. 2025
Hemsley experienced this firsthand, too.
—David Oliver, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2025
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Braedon Montgomery, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
From producer Ryan Reynolds and director Colin Hanks, this TIFF premiere features firsthand accounts from the Planes, Trains & Automobiles star’s family and the likes of Steve Martin, Tom Hanks and Catherine O'Hara.
—Jack Smart, People.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Kentucky couple Rachelle and Tony Wright launched Roadtripzee, a travel website featuring firsthand road trip journals and guides.
—Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 28 Aug. 2025
Hemsley experienced this firsthand, too.
—David Oliver, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for firsthand
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Last week, Reuters reported that Pulte’s own father and stepmother had declared two homes in two different states as their primary residence, prompting a town in Michigan to remove a tax exemption for their home there and charge the couple for back taxes.—
Chris Prentice,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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But today, technology was not his primary concern.—
Elie Ofek,
Harvard Business Review,
14 Sep. 2025
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The high-energy track, which blends old school hip-hop vibes with rock elements, marks the first time a virtual group has ever produced a song and direct choreography for an audition survival series.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Hawaii's main islands have seen occasional direct landfalls from hurricanes and tropical storms over the years, including along some of its western islands.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Kraft caught the ball just 5 yards downfield and safety Will Harris had a chance to make an immediate tackle.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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His team have the immediate fixtures to succeed, facing Sunderland and West Ham next.—
Holly Shand,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Firsthand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/firsthand. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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