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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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to make able to withstand physical hardship, strain, or exposure
troops that had been seasoned by months of intense training
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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
Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 10 Apr. 2026
Again this year, that ground will once again fill with voices, some seasoned, others new, each stepping forward with something to say.
—Miguel Sirgado, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
Many first-year musicians took part, experiencing their first large-scale performance alongside older, more seasoned students.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
Extra firm tofu can be cut into cubes, seasoned and then roasted or air fried to add a crispy texture and then added to salads.
—Jennifer Lefton, Verywell Health, 8 Apr. 2026
Some of those who came to London were seasoned exiles, but others, including Zamani himself, were more recent arrivals from Iran and had robust links to political figures inside the country.
—Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 4 Apr. 2026
Cannes pointed in its release announcing the movie that Travolta was a seasoned professional pilot who had always been passionate about aviation.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 2 Apr. 2026
While toddlers are famous for falling asleep in odd places, this particular location surprised even a seasoned mom.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
Spoon some of the cucumber-tomato salad and seasoned cabbage into each pita, drizzle with amba, if desired, and serve.
—Paul Stephen, San Antonio Express-News, 1 Apr. 2026
Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026
The meat is seasoned with earthy turmeric and hard-seared over high heat.
—The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Apr. 2026
The beef is seasoned simply, but that time soaking in the essence of beef flavor gives the tender meat a distinct richness balanced by the crispy edges from the plancha.
—Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 2 Apr. 2026
Avoid greasy, high-fat and highly seasoned foods.
—CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
Ranching on the borderlands of southeastern Arizona and southwestern New Mexico is seasoned with challenges arising from the whims of nature.
—Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 26 Mar. 2026
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
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
Adjective
Andy Sachs, meanwhile, returns as a more seasoned editor—no longer the outsider, but not fully back in Miranda’s inner circle either.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 10 Apr. 2026
Again this year, that ground will once again fill with voices, some seasoned, others new, each stepping forward with something to say.
—Miguel Sirgado, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
Many first-year musicians took part, experiencing their first large-scale performance alongside older, more seasoned students.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
Extra firm tofu can be cut into cubes, seasoned and then roasted or air fried to add a crispy texture and then added to salads.
—Jennifer Lefton, Verywell Health, 8 Apr. 2026
Some of those who came to London were seasoned exiles, but others, including Zamani himself, were more recent arrivals from Iran and had robust links to political figures inside the country.
—Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 4 Apr. 2026
Cannes pointed in its release announcing the movie that Travolta was a seasoned professional pilot who had always been passionate about aviation.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 2 Apr. 2026
While toddlers are famous for falling asleep in odd places, this particular location surprised even a seasoned mom.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
Spoon some of the cucumber-tomato salad and seasoned cabbage into each pita, drizzle with amba, if desired, and serve.
—Paul Stephen, San Antonio Express-News, 1 Apr. 2026
Verb
Begin with a whole chicken, cut-up, and seasoned with salt, paprika, and garlic powder.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026
The meat is seasoned with earthy turmeric and hard-seared over high heat.
—The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Apr. 2026
The beef is seasoned simply, but that time soaking in the essence of beef flavor gives the tender meat a distinct richness balanced by the crispy edges from the plancha.
—Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 2 Apr. 2026
Avoid greasy, high-fat and highly seasoned foods.
—CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
Ranching on the borderlands of southeastern Arizona and southwestern New Mexico is seasoned with challenges arising from the whims of nature.
—Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 26 Mar. 2026
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seasoned
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The clever tuning of the suspension and the steering wheel -- that's what our engineers are incredibly skilled at.—
Morgan Korn,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Cassie Shortsleeve is a skilled journalist with over a decade of experience reporting for the country's top health, travel, parenting, and lifestyle magazines.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Apr. 2026
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The gordita gets filled with tender octopus slowly cooked in a concentrated, gently spiced stew of guajillo chile, tomato, and chicharrón prensado—a textural marvel of both softness and crunch.—
Anais Martinez,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
8 Apr. 2026
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The German served up wiener schnitzel the following year, while in 1988 Scotland’s Sandy Lyle laid on some haggis – sheep’s offal minced, spiced and served in its stomach, and plated up to the sound of bagpipes.—
Don Riddell,
CNN Money,
7 Apr. 2026
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Karyn Cordner’s Raven, a five-year-old black German shepherd with a soft coat of fur, was being trained to become a guide dog by the Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation in Bloomfield when the Simsbury resident first met her.—
Mikayla Bunnell,
Hartford Courant,
11 Apr. 2026
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Global Flavors, Southern Tables Prior to Noble South, Rainosek trained as a chef and front of house in Colorado before working at the Wash House in Fairhope and developing a local fan base.—
Anne Byrn,
Southern Living,
11 Apr. 2026
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Villarreal strengthened its hold on third place with a 2-1 win at Athletic Bilbao.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Norah feels celebrated and strengthened by its community, an ethos that rings true when Claire speaks about those around her.—
Julie Lin,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Apr. 2026
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Producer Shannon -- my right arm -- was by the kitchen sink, getting the video equipment prepared for a long day of work.—
Shafiq Najib,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Seasonal allergy symptoms come to an end with the first freeze in the colder months, so be prepared for a sniffly spring and summer.—
Hali Smith
April 7,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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In an interview with CBS News, Aylesworth described her mother as an experienced swimmer who has been sailing for more than 10 years.—
Nicole Sganga,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Mays isn’t even the most experienced transfer added — Auburn’s Eric Singleton had 534 yards last season.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The low-performing chefs are Rhoda, whose lamb confuses the kids; Sherry, whose grits were oddly flavored; and Oscar, whose puff pastry soaked up all the deep-fryer oil.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
7 Apr. 2026
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After cooking low and slow, the vegetables will be done to perfection, and the chicken will be flavored with salt, pepper, and paprika, and infused with the flavors and aromas of garlic and thyme.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
4 Apr. 2026
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From there, building operators get a clearer picture of what can be adjusted without disrupting daily operations.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
6 Apr. 2026
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Skip sessions, or freelance your own schedule, and expectations need to be adjusted accordingly.—
Adam Hurly,
Robb Report,
6 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Seasoned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seasoned. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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