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as in trained
to bring to a proper or desired state of fitness
carefully seasoned the cast iron pan with vegetable oil before using it for the first time
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as in strengthened
to make able to withstand physical hardship, strain, or exposure
troops that had been seasoned by months of intense training
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as in prepared
to make competent (as by training, skill, or ability) for a particular office or function
her campaign manager has been seasoned by several hotly contested gubernatorial campaigns
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Recent Examples of seasoned
Rebecca Rosman, NPR, 21 Mar. 2026
All skill levels are welcome—from beginners to seasoned strategists.
—Kris Slugg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026
The park is ideal for hiking, with trails that cater to everyone from beginners who prefer a short trek to more seasoned adventurers who want a full-day hike through bamboo groves and mossy mountain paths.
—Jasmine Ting, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Mar. 2026
For seasoned cooks and kitchen novices, cookbook author and nutritionist Robin Miller takes it back to basics with great, family-friendly recipes worth making over and over again.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 19 Mar. 2026
The others are more seasoned after experiencing the NCAA Tournament a year ago.
—Jeff Faraudo, Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2026
As a seasoned journalist, writer, media analyst and a close observer of recent developments in AI, the exec offered a sharp insight into how rapidly developing technology is contributing to the crumbling of our understanding of media.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 17 Mar. 2026
And after Sialelli left in April 2023, Shukla hired Peter Copping as artistic director in June 2024, a seasoned designer known for his feminine creations, notably as creative director of Nina Ricci and Oscar de la Renta.
—Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 13 Mar. 2026
Brewster will play Kat Claiborne, a seasoned inspector at the San Francisco Police Department.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 13 Mar. 2026
Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 20 Mar. 2026
The desserts are not just sweet, but seasoned.
—The Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Mar. 2026
The beef and chicken are tender, well-seasoned, and have a smoky char from the grill.
—Natalie Hoy, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026
Pasta with wasabi cream was a solid dish, but the scallops crowning the noodles seemed a touch overcooked and under-seasoned.
—Henri Hollis, AJC.com, 12 Mar. 2026
His first rounds of shari (sushi rice) are lightly seasoned with white rice vinegar, the heat hovering around body temperature.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
Everything that seasoned rescue workers could think of was being done.
—Elwyn "bud" Myers, Outdoor Life, 11 Mar. 2026
It’s seasoned, then smoked on industrial, rotating smokers.
—Kansas City Star, 10 Mar. 2026
The Wilson injury is a massive bummer for perennial contender UNC, but Hubert Davis has seasoned secondary players who can step up down the stretch.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2026
Adjective
In 2002, Durham, already a seasoned bank robber, stole two Van Gogh paintings from the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam.
—Rebecca Rosman, NPR, 21 Mar. 2026
All skill levels are welcome—from beginners to seasoned strategists.
—Kris Slugg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026
The park is ideal for hiking, with trails that cater to everyone from beginners who prefer a short trek to more seasoned adventurers who want a full-day hike through bamboo groves and mossy mountain paths.
—Jasmine Ting, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Mar. 2026
For seasoned cooks and kitchen novices, cookbook author and nutritionist Robin Miller takes it back to basics with great, family-friendly recipes worth making over and over again.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 19 Mar. 2026
The others are more seasoned after experiencing the NCAA Tournament a year ago.
—Jeff Faraudo, Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2026
As a seasoned journalist, writer, media analyst and a close observer of recent developments in AI, the exec offered a sharp insight into how rapidly developing technology is contributing to the crumbling of our understanding of media.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 17 Mar. 2026
And after Sialelli left in April 2023, Shukla hired Peter Copping as artistic director in June 2024, a seasoned designer known for his feminine creations, notably as creative director of Nina Ricci and Oscar de la Renta.
—Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 13 Mar. 2026
Brewster will play Kat Claiborne, a seasoned inspector at the San Francisco Police Department.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 13 Mar. 2026
Verb
Not in a precious or elitist way, but with the same keen sense of discernment that seasoned improvisers like her have to use when deciding which instincts to trust.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 20 Mar. 2026
The desserts are not just sweet, but seasoned.
—The Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Mar. 2026
The beef and chicken are tender, well-seasoned, and have a smoky char from the grill.
—Natalie Hoy, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026
Pasta with wasabi cream was a solid dish, but the scallops crowning the noodles seemed a touch overcooked and under-seasoned.
—Henri Hollis, AJC.com, 12 Mar. 2026
His first rounds of shari (sushi rice) are lightly seasoned with white rice vinegar, the heat hovering around body temperature.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
Everything that seasoned rescue workers could think of was being done.
—Elwyn "bud" Myers, Outdoor Life, 11 Mar. 2026
It’s seasoned, then smoked on industrial, rotating smokers.
—Kansas City Star, 10 Mar. 2026
The Wilson injury is a massive bummer for perennial contender UNC, but Hubert Davis has seasoned secondary players who can step up down the stretch.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seasoned
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Smith, physical and skilled in pass coverage, is very much valued inside the program.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
20 Mar. 2026
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Nowhere is that clearer than in parts of the economy tied to the AI boom, where skilled labor is commanding salaries that rival—or exceed—traditional white-collar roles.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
19 Mar. 2026
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To complement this, Rice also spiced the whole thing with a dash of absinthe, whose botanical intensity compensates for the sherry’s relative lack of weight.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
21 Mar. 2026
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Her production spiced up 2000s rave-pop with hints of chipper children’s music in an oh-so-brain-sizzling way.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
24 Feb. 2026
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Girlfriend synthesizes the sensation of abandon with remarkable clarity, a testament to Ives’ top-to-bottom skillset, trained over years of chopping it up at home with a 505 sequencer.—
Hattie Lindert,
Pitchfork,
20 Mar. 2026
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Models trained on historical success reward familiar patterns and extend what has already worked.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
20 Mar. 2026
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The law must be strengthened further to ensure that, in the future, gross negligence, reckless storage of remains and even improper co-mingling of remains can be criminally charged from the onset, and carry real sentences with the potential for actual jail time.—
Vaughan Bagley,
Baltimore Sun,
22 Mar. 2026
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Donora thus laid the groundwork for the Clean Air Act, the federal air pollution law initially enacted in 1963, then strengthened in 1970 and again in 1990.—
Ella Whitman,
The Conversation,
19 Mar. 2026
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In the kitchen of Oakland restaurant Town Fare, on a quiet afternoon, chef and owner Michele McQueen prepared for an upcoming reservation for one.—
Max Darrow,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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There’s a private spa suite with steam room and Mediterranean fare prepared by one of the esteemed chefs employed by founders Claus and Jeanette Thottrup.—
Elycia Rubin,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Mar. 2026
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Iowa coach Ben McCollum said the first- and second-round showing for the conference speaks to its amount of skilled players and experienced coaches.—
Colleen Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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In fact, calmer conditions often made trips more accessible for families and less experienced rafters, according to Bradford.—
Spencer Wilson,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The best Greek lemon potatoes have a crisp exterior, a creamy interior and are deeply flavored with lemon and oregano.—
C.W. Cameron,
AJC.com,
22 Mar. 2026
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Blending Vietnamese and French cuisines, the menu includes a bit of everything from burgers and pho to Korean corn dogs and flavored milk teas.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Mar. 2026
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Due to certain inflation adjustments in how Social Security is calculated and how past earnings are adjusted for inflation, the maximum benefit rose to $5,251 per month, totaling over $63,000 annually in 2026.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
23 Mar. 2026
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That film ignited to $54 million domestically and ended its box office run with a mighty $630 million globally, not adjusted for inflation.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
22 Mar. 2026
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“Seasoned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seasoned. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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