1
as in acquainted
having information especially as a result of study or experience
you can order for us, since you're more knowledgeable about wine
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as in educated
having or displaying advanced knowledge or education
knowledgeable historians regard that story as pure fiction a knowledgeable report on the latest advances in cancer research
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Recent Examples of knowledgeable
While many flock to the French Riviera and other sophisticated, culturally rich regions of the Mediterranean each summer, knowledgeable world travelers know that Britain’s southern countryside offers charms all its own.
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Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 10 June 2026
For a relaxing and insightful journey, take a tour with a knowledgeable guide.
—Sharael Kolberg, Travel + Leisure, 9 June 2026
Whether taking a miles-long hike or simply maintaining your herb garden, being knowledgeable on ticks and their potential dangers is becoming increasingly important.
—Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 8 June 2026
Courteous yet unstuffy, the knowledgeable staff will cater to your every need, from a thermos of customized tea for the road to scheduling your game of cow croquet.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026
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Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 10 June 2026
For a relaxing and insightful journey, take a tour with a knowledgeable guide.
—Sharael Kolberg, Travel + Leisure, 9 June 2026
Whether taking a miles-long hike or simply maintaining your herb garden, being knowledgeable on ticks and their potential dangers is becoming increasingly important.
—Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 8 June 2026
Courteous yet unstuffy, the knowledgeable staff will cater to your every need, from a thermos of customized tea for the road to scheduling your game of cow croquet.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for knowledgeable
Adjective
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Hoffman’s mother, when Scheiber later speaks to her, is well acquainted with this flavor of incredulity.—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
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Our niece became acquainted with a man through a website.—
Jeanne Phillips,
Mercury News,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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They were meant to be read and thought about by an interested and educated public, as the authors understood the importance of public opinion not simply to the ratification process but to any democratic system.—
Jordan Cash,
The Conversation,
8 June 2026
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The Bay Area’s suburban population of some 5 million also has become increasingly diverse, educated and affluent.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
2 June 2026
Adjective
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What clients actually purchase is judgment, confidence, strategic thinking, and the ability to make informed decisions under conditions of uncertainty.—
Joseph Andrew,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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Prioritize safety, stay informed, and act responsibly to protect lives and property.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2026
Adjective
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Camacho was literate in Spanish but not English.—
Robert Polner,
New York Daily News,
13 June 2026
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Henry sees the change as an unfair burden to senior riders who are not as technologically literate and low-income residents who don’t have bank accounts to link to the phone app or a credit card.—
Dylan Lysen
June 11,
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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Construction outside the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center has become a familiar sight in downtown Dallas since July 2025.—
Dawn White,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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The park has seven lands − all tied to franchises kids are already familiar with.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
Adjective
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According to Mercy Fash and Emani Campbell’s emerging scholarly research at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, this intersection is worthy of greater attention because of an exacerbated threat that could severely harm Black women.—
Richard Fowler,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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The women had been close friends while studying for their doctorates some years earlier, but Catherine has since grown resentful of Leonora’s career, and dismissive of women whose scholarly ambitions come before marital subservience.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
Adjective
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Another way to stay hydrated is to avoid drinking alcohol, because alcoholic beverages cause dehydration and also make people less aware of heat illness symptoms, says Vanos.—
Rebecca Hersher,
NPR,
17 June 2026
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The mayor and the police department should’ve been more aware of the possibility of this happening from previous incidents and prepared for it.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
17 June 2026
Adjective
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Blending ego and empathy, Chung delivered a skilled performance that may well win over Emmy voters in the supporting actor (drama) category this cycle.—
K.J. Yossman,
Variety,
19 June 2026
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In addition to being a great student, Maddie is a skilled softball player, which her mom Jamie Lynn bragged about in May 2022.—
Sydni Ellis,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
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“Knowledgeable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knowledgeable. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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