as in veteran
a person with long experience in a specified area
with 25 years on the job, Vinnie was the old hand everyone went to with their problems
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Recent Examples of old hand
Most old hands recall how every briefing session with Biki Oberoi would begin with a detailed reading of every negative review, followed by ways to address the issues raised.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Jan. 2026
The Osefo family is an old hand at meeting the pressure of high expectations and not simply because of the recent criminal allegations of insurance fraud.
—Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 12 Nov. 2025
But Black Bear has enlisted Benjamin Kramer, an old hand from CAA, to oversee operations, and Row K has tapped Megan Colligan, a former Paramount and Imax executive, to lead the company.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 9 Sep. 2025
Another old hand, Rashid, took all three South African wickets to avoid total humiliation.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Jan. 2026
The Osefo family is an old hand at meeting the pressure of high expectations and not simply because of the recent criminal allegations of insurance fraud.
—Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 12 Nov. 2025
But Black Bear has enlisted Benjamin Kramer, an old hand from CAA, to oversee operations, and Row K has tapped Megan Colligan, a former Paramount and Imax executive, to lead the company.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 9 Sep. 2025
Another old hand, Rashid, took all three South African wickets to avoid total humiliation.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for old hand
veteran
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For three innings against the Washington Nationals, Boyd pitched like the veteran who earned his All-Star honor a year ago.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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DeRozan, a 36-year-old veteran in his 17th NBA season, had another big game less than two weeks after posting 41 points and 11 assists in a win over the Utah Jazz.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Old hand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/old%20hand. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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