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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
Saleen Martin, USA Today, 11 Nov. 2025
Her team of seasoned cake bakers (most are octogenarian women) produce seven-layer cakes (chocolate, lemon, and caramel) from a nondescript storefront in the small town of Andalusia, Alabama.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 8 Nov. 2025
For seasoned cannabis drinkers, there is even a 30 mg version in Pink Lemonade, which can only be purchased for consumption at home.
—Timothy Depeugh, Charlotte Observer, 7 Nov. 2025
For seasoned cooks and kitchen novices, cookbook author and nutritionist Robin Miller takes it back to the basics with great, family-friendly recipes worth making over and over again.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 7 Nov. 2025
The decision, while not fully unexpected, ricocheted across Washington, and California, as a seasoned generation of political leaders is stepping aside ahead of next year’s midterm elections.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2025
Mark Thomas, who graduated from Central Saint Martins in 2001, is a seasoned designer.
—Vogue Business Team, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2025
The nonstick, pre-seasoned skillet heats quickly and evenly, and excels at frying eggs, searing meats, sautéeing vegetables, baking cornbread and cobblers, and so much more.
—Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 Oct. 2025
The company is positioning Jabali Studio as the next evolution in that mission, targeting everyone from seasoned developers to creative newcomers looking to break into interactive entertainment.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 31 Oct. 2025
Brittany Shepherd, ABC News, 3 Nov. 2025
The greens, seasoned to perfection with layers of flavor, are a nod to heritage and the comfort of soul food.
—Essence, 3 Nov. 2025
The garlic and herb butter is seasoned with chicken bouillon to give these potatoes all their flavor and aroma.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2025
Making its debut at the festival this year is the New Horizons program, highlighting work from rising and seasoned French filmmakers who express a unique cinematic vision.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 31 Oct. 2025
The Miami Cubano that Garcia makes is a beautiful mound of meat to behold, with roast pork seasoned well and pickles offering a pop.
—Timothy Depeugh, Charlotte Observer, 30 Oct. 2025
Blanch puntarelle ribbons in boiling water generously seasoned with vinegar, salt, and sugar.
—Katie Parla, Saveur, 30 Oct. 2025
In Milan, the Leonardo da Vinci Museum is a hit with curious kids; in Amman, Jordan, the Royal Automobile Museum surprises even seasoned travelers.
—Christie Holmes, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2025
The burgers here are thin and well-seasoned and served on a fresh bun.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 22 Oct. 2025
Adjective
The deal is good for breakfast combos, which include a breakfast sandwich, seasoned potatoes and a drink.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 11 Nov. 2025
Her team of seasoned cake bakers (most are octogenarian women) produce seven-layer cakes (chocolate, lemon, and caramel) from a nondescript storefront in the small town of Andalusia, Alabama.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 8 Nov. 2025
For seasoned cannabis drinkers, there is even a 30 mg version in Pink Lemonade, which can only be purchased for consumption at home.
—Timothy Depeugh, Charlotte Observer, 7 Nov. 2025
For seasoned cooks and kitchen novices, cookbook author and nutritionist Robin Miller takes it back to the basics with great, family-friendly recipes worth making over and over again.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 7 Nov. 2025
The decision, while not fully unexpected, ricocheted across Washington, and California, as a seasoned generation of political leaders is stepping aside ahead of next year’s midterm elections.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2025
Mark Thomas, who graduated from Central Saint Martins in 2001, is a seasoned designer.
—Vogue Business Team, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2025
The nonstick, pre-seasoned skillet heats quickly and evenly, and excels at frying eggs, searing meats, sautéeing vegetables, baking cornbread and cobblers, and so much more.
—Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 Oct. 2025
The company is positioning Jabali Studio as the next evolution in that mission, targeting everyone from seasoned developers to creative newcomers looking to break into interactive entertainment.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 31 Oct. 2025
Verb
Some Democrats argue that not having one main spokesperson presents an opportunity for the various stars, rising or seasoned, to sparkle.
—Brittany Shepherd, ABC News, 3 Nov. 2025
The greens, seasoned to perfection with layers of flavor, are a nod to heritage and the comfort of soul food.
—Essence, 3 Nov. 2025
The garlic and herb butter is seasoned with chicken bouillon to give these potatoes all their flavor and aroma.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2025
Making its debut at the festival this year is the New Horizons program, highlighting work from rising and seasoned French filmmakers who express a unique cinematic vision.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 31 Oct. 2025
The Miami Cubano that Garcia makes is a beautiful mound of meat to behold, with roast pork seasoned well and pickles offering a pop.
—Timothy Depeugh, Charlotte Observer, 30 Oct. 2025
Blanch puntarelle ribbons in boiling water generously seasoned with vinegar, salt, and sugar.
—Katie Parla, Saveur, 30 Oct. 2025
In Milan, the Leonardo da Vinci Museum is a hit with curious kids; in Amman, Jordan, the Royal Automobile Museum surprises even seasoned travelers.
—Christie Holmes, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2025
The burgers here are thin and well-seasoned and served on a fresh bun.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 22 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seasoned
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No army in history seemed ever to have been more ragged and motley and mongrel and polyglot than the Continental, rich and poor, learned and illiterate, from boys to old men, skilled and unskilled, born all over the world, speaking dozens of languages, believing in different gods and in no god.—
Jill Lepore,
New Yorker,
10 Nov. 2025
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China is increasingly leading the US as the center of global research, and cuts and restrictions on skilled migration are hampering Washington’s fightback.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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This apple dessert is perfectly spiced and iced with a decadent cream cheese frosting.—
Krissy Tiglias,
Southern Living,
7 Nov. 2025
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Sophie Buhai’s faux pearl and black glass crystal drop earrings and Yi Collection’s emerald and gold ring spiced up the sophisticated look.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Footwear News,
7 Nov. 2025
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These celebrities or their estates have only agreed to let their voices be trained; agreements would need to be negotiated separately.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Nov. 2025
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Kirkland was a fixture of Andy Warhol’s Factory scene in the ‘60s and trained with legendary acting coach Lee Strasberg.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Nov. 2025
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The storm has strengthened into the equivalent of a Category 4 Hurricane and is expected to hit central Vietnam Thursday night — an area that hasn’t yet recovered from disastrous flash flooding and landslides caused by weeks of record rainfall and successive storms.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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Mexican Security Secretary Omar García Harfuch has said several operations already underway in Michoacán, including arresting those involved in organized crime, would be strengthened.—
Ellie Cook,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Nothing could have prepared her for the diagnosis that was yet to come.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Democrats prepared for a high-profile Trump rally or endorsement in Pennsylvania that never came.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Italy’s squad in 1934 had been extremely experienced; Pozzo knew that there would have to be a complete overhaul for 1938.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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Wisconsin lawmakers are considering a bill to allow experienced physician assistants to practice independently.—
Jessie Opoien,
jsonline.com,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The cherry-flavored, spicy soda was given a quirky name to compete with the doctor.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
4 Nov. 2025
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Pan de muerto, a traditional sweet bread, decorated with dough shaped cross-bones, flavored with orange zest and topped with sugar, is often enjoyed on the holiday.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
31 Oct. 2025
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Google, Meta, Microsoft’s LinkedIn, and Elon Musk’s X have all delayed, adjusted, or flat-out refused to launch AI products because of the bloc’s laws.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
10 Nov. 2025
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What’s more, your defense adjusted, digging in its heels, getting to Northwestern’s running backs closer to the line of scrimmage so that the Wildcats gained only 28 yards on the ground in the second half after rushing for 102 in the first.—
Mirjam Swanson,
Oc Register,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Seasoned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seasoned. Accessed 19 Nov. 2025.
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