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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
Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 19 Apr. 2026
Jessie Eldridge was tabbed as a seasoned goal scorer with legitimate offensive flair when Boston dealt Theresa Schafzahl to the Seattle Torrent in March.
—Jason Cooke, Boston Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
The series is set on the west coast of Ireland and sees seasoned NYPD detective Nora Savage take a career break following a traumatic event and moving to her family home.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 15 Apr. 2026
Or a dip into seasoned olive oil.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Apr. 2026
Tomatoes and marigolds are a popular companion planting combination among seasoned gardeners for this reason.
—Shagun Khare, The Spruce, 15 Apr. 2026
This set is great for both novice and seasoned artists.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2026
For seasoned songwriters, Shulman pitches Suno as a supercharger.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 14 Apr. 2026
However, excluding pro athletes might be difficult to accomplish with NIL and revenue-share and with seasoned pro basketball players suiting up for college teams.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 13 Apr. 2026
Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 20 Apr. 2026
Complimentary blankets aren’t always available—or appealing, for that matter—making this a mistake that seasoned travelers learn to plan around.
—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 18 Apr. 2026
It's perfectly seasoned by the garlic, chicken bullion, cilantro and peppers.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2026
This smells like taking a bite of the ripest, juiciest fruits (cue the blend of mango and blackberry, seasoned with a hit of black pepper) for mouthwatering results.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 16 Apr. 2026
Dip seasoned chops in an egg wash (1 egg + 2 Tbsp.
—Wini Moranville, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Apr. 2026
The quality of musicianship is genuinely impressive — many performers are seasoned professionals playing for tips.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2026
This was a rye bourbon entered at 125 proof into a level-four charred cask made from the bottom half of a tree from staves that were seasoned for 12 months.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 8 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
Adjective
The structure helps create opportunities for emerging artists to be recognized alongside more seasoned peers.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 19 Apr. 2026
Jessie Eldridge was tabbed as a seasoned goal scorer with legitimate offensive flair when Boston dealt Theresa Schafzahl to the Seattle Torrent in March.
—Jason Cooke, Boston Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
The series is set on the west coast of Ireland and sees seasoned NYPD detective Nora Savage take a career break following a traumatic event and moving to her family home.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 15 Apr. 2026
Or a dip into seasoned olive oil.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Apr. 2026
Tomatoes and marigolds are a popular companion planting combination among seasoned gardeners for this reason.
—Shagun Khare, The Spruce, 15 Apr. 2026
This set is great for both novice and seasoned artists.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2026
For seasoned songwriters, Shulman pitches Suno as a supercharger.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 14 Apr. 2026
However, excluding pro athletes might be difficult to accomplish with NIL and revenue-share and with seasoned pro basketball players suiting up for college teams.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 13 Apr. 2026
Verb
Murphy is a bit more seasoned, with 10 children, of whom Eric Murphy is the eldest.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 20 Apr. 2026
Complimentary blankets aren’t always available—or appealing, for that matter—making this a mistake that seasoned travelers learn to plan around.
—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 18 Apr. 2026
It's perfectly seasoned by the garlic, chicken bullion, cilantro and peppers.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2026
This smells like taking a bite of the ripest, juiciest fruits (cue the blend of mango and blackberry, seasoned with a hit of black pepper) for mouthwatering results.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 16 Apr. 2026
Dip seasoned chops in an egg wash (1 egg + 2 Tbsp.
—Wini Moranville, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Apr. 2026
The quality of musicianship is genuinely impressive — many performers are seasoned professionals playing for tips.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2026
This was a rye bourbon entered at 125 proof into a level-four charred cask made from the bottom half of a tree from staves that were seasoned for 12 months.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 8 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seasoned
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Meanwhile, there’s an acute shortage of skilled tradesmen around the country.—
Emma Green,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
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Carmago, who has a degree in ethnomusicology, is a skilled jazz player who is also adept on the four-string cavaquinho.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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The following are gluten-free and spiced with a hint of cinnamon.—
Kelly Brant,
Arkansas Online,
14 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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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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In 2025, state legislators strengthened that law by adding additional protections.—
Karen Brown,
NPR,
17 Apr. 2026
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Her approach reflects a belief that leadership is strengthened through curiosity, adaptability and persistence.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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Teachers, principals and staff had been prepared to walk out for a strike if the deal was not reached.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Is your emergency kit prepared in case of a tornado?—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
14 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The Huskies posted the job opening on Monday and will be looking for an experienced coach who is obsessed and willing to take on the demand of working for Hurley.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
15 Apr. 2026
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Burakovsky was traded from Seattle to Chicago as an experienced wing expected to help Bedard unleash a new side of his game.—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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Sieger’s overly grey dish had dry tenderloin, and his carrot BBQ sauce was oddly flavored and too thick.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
14 Apr. 2026
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These puffs are flavored with Gruyere, dry mustard, and cayenne.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
10 Apr. 2026
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Other competitors were operated by remote control, with finishing times adjusted to reflect the different categories.—
Janis Mackey Frayer,
NBC news,
19 Apr. 2026
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Both are well adjusted, easygoing and comfortable around other animals.—
Maryanne Dell,
Oc Register,
18 Apr. 2026
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“Seasoned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seasoned. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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