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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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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
Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
Once reserved for seasoned players and visits to see relatives, mahjong (also known as mah-jongg), is currently experiencing a major resurgence among younger generations eager for meaningful ways to connect offline.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Jan. 2026
Silver stocks may also be appropriate for more seasoned investors.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026
Rich founded Allied Resource Partners to merge his business expertise with innovation, assembling a team of seasoned professionals in geophysical and geological fields.
—Rich Tabaka, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Iconic national parks like Yellowstone, Yosemite, and Zion, which have long been considered bucket list must-visits, are seeing a dip in demand as seasoned RV travelers are increasingly looking for alternatives to avoid infamous in-park congestion.
—Madeline Weinfield, Travel + Leisure, 28 Jan. 2026
One of the town’s top law firms is expanding its top tier with two seasoned soldiers.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 28 Jan. 2026
Place 3 large eggs, beaten to blend, 1½ cups fine dry breadcrumbs, preferably seasoned or Italian-style, and 1 cup all-purpose flour in 3 separate shallow bowls.
—Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
It's topped with a golden, seasoned saltine topping and garnished with a drizzle more barbecue sauce and scallion tops for a pop of color.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 27 Jan. 2026
Jim Cramer, CNBC, 25 Jan. 2026
Fan the slices onto 2 serving plates, then seasoned with salt and pepper.
—The Know, Denver Post, 24 Jan. 2026
Proteins tend to be well-cooked and nicely seasoned, and dishes are flavorful across the board.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Jan. 2026
Traditional Japanese yakitori calls for spearing chicken seasoned with salt or a soy basting sauce onto bamboo skewers and grilling them over charcoal.
—Saveur Editors, Saveur, 22 Jan. 2026
To stop rust from forming, keep your pans well-seasoned, don't leave them soaking in the sink, and dry them on a burner before stowing them away.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 21 Jan. 2026
Dipping Sauces Though the batter is beautifully seasoned, the grocer recommends pairing the flavorful bite with your favorite dipping sauce.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Jan. 2026
Enjoy the taste and smell of fresh bread with this potato loaf seasoned with savory thyme and garlic.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 7 Jan. 2026
In order to introduce more people to hunting, we’re encouraged to invite hunters (new and seasoned) to accompany us afield.
—Barbara Baird, Outdoor Life, 7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
Even seasoned hikers have met disaster attempting the climb and, while a precise number of fatalities on the mountain isn't readily available, it's known as among the most challenging peaks in North America.
—Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
Once reserved for seasoned players and visits to see relatives, mahjong (also known as mah-jongg), is currently experiencing a major resurgence among younger generations eager for meaningful ways to connect offline.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Jan. 2026
Silver stocks may also be appropriate for more seasoned investors.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026
Rich founded Allied Resource Partners to merge his business expertise with innovation, assembling a team of seasoned professionals in geophysical and geological fields.
—Rich Tabaka, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Iconic national parks like Yellowstone, Yosemite, and Zion, which have long been considered bucket list must-visits, are seeing a dip in demand as seasoned RV travelers are increasingly looking for alternatives to avoid infamous in-park congestion.
—Madeline Weinfield, Travel + Leisure, 28 Jan. 2026
One of the town’s top law firms is expanding its top tier with two seasoned soldiers.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 28 Jan. 2026
Place 3 large eggs, beaten to blend, 1½ cups fine dry breadcrumbs, preferably seasoned or Italian-style, and 1 cup all-purpose flour in 3 separate shallow bowls.
—Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
It's topped with a golden, seasoned saltine topping and garnished with a drizzle more barbecue sauce and scallion tops for a pop of color.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 27 Jan. 2026
Verb
The CEOs are seasoned beyond all others.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 25 Jan. 2026
Fan the slices onto 2 serving plates, then seasoned with salt and pepper.
—The Know, Denver Post, 24 Jan. 2026
Proteins tend to be well-cooked and nicely seasoned, and dishes are flavorful across the board.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Jan. 2026
Traditional Japanese yakitori calls for spearing chicken seasoned with salt or a soy basting sauce onto bamboo skewers and grilling them over charcoal.
—Saveur Editors, Saveur, 22 Jan. 2026
To stop rust from forming, keep your pans well-seasoned, don't leave them soaking in the sink, and dry them on a burner before stowing them away.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 21 Jan. 2026
Dipping Sauces Though the batter is beautifully seasoned, the grocer recommends pairing the flavorful bite with your favorite dipping sauce.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Jan. 2026
Enjoy the taste and smell of fresh bread with this potato loaf seasoned with savory thyme and garlic.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 7 Jan. 2026
In order to introduce more people to hunting, we’re encouraged to invite hunters (new and seasoned) to accompany us afield.
—Barbara Baird, Outdoor Life, 7 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seasoned
Adjective
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The skilled direction of performance from the cast.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Jan. 2026
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In the rest of the territory, companies or nations attempting to mine would have to build their own energy grid and transport networks, given the interior’s lack of either, as well as import an entire skilled labor force.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
30 Jan. 2026
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The croissant crust was buttery and flaky, the apples soft and spiced, and the caramel tied it all together.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Feb. 2026
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After sending the cheeseheads packing with the biggest playoff comeback in franchise history, Ben Johnson spiced up the rivalry with some salty language.—
Jori Parys,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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So while Ronan the sea lion had to be trained to stay on beat, in many ways so do humans, argues Cook.—
Luis Melecio-Zambrano,
Mercury News,
31 Jan. 2026
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Or maybe the bots, trained on the humans of Reddit and other social media platforms, will prove me wrong and unearth the real Epstein conspiracy.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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Displacement has further strengthened the relationship between the market and the fund, resulting in key initiatives delivered and managed within both.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
1 Feb. 2026
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The couple’s connection with the campus was strengthened when their dog — Angel, a bichon frisé — was treated for lymphoma there in 2018, the school’s press release said.—
Bay Area News Group,
Mercury News,
30 Jan. 2026
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The announcement came as the British government prepared legislation to eject Mandelson from the House of Lords and remove the noble title, Lord Mandelson, that came with his seat in the chamber.—
Jill Lawless,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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Besides Cherfilus-McCormick and her brother Edwin, Nadege Leblanc, a staffer for the congresswoman, is a defendant in the case, as is David Spencer, who prepared the congresswoman’s tax return for 2021.—
David Lyons,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Feb. 2026
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Mary is one of the most experienced Olympic commentators ever and a master storyteller.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
5 Feb. 2026
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In midfield, experienced captain Thomasson has thrived in a deeper role, playing next to Mamadou Sangare, signed from Rapid Vienna in the summer, and another who Sage namechecks as having Premier League potential.—
Tom Burrows,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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The gummies are similarly pomegranate-flavored, an ingredient that’s joined by superfruits like strawberry, tart cherry, elderberry, and blueberry.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
3 Feb. 2026
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White cake mix is flavored with plenty of fresh lemon zest and juice while the icing gets its' soft pink hue and strawberry flavor from strawberry jam.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
3 Feb. 2026
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Vrabel adjusted the defense away from a blitz-happy scheme meant to rattle Broncos quarterback Jarrett Stidham.—
Chad Graff,
New York Times,
26 Jan. 2026
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Sierra Canyon also adjusted at halftime and were quicker to the perimeter, chasing the Celts off the 3-point line.—
Justin Vigil Zuniga,
Daily News,
25 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Seasoned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seasoned. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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