as in vet
a person with long experience in a specified area
as a veteran of overseas travel, she gave us solid advice about planning our trip
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as in skilled
having or showing exceptional knowledge, experience, or skill in a field of endeavor
a veteran teacher who mentors new teachers
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Recent Examples of veteran
Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 14 May 2026
Company veteran Keith Cox, who has served as programming president for multiple brands, including TV Land, Paramount Network and Showtime/MTV Entertainment Studios, is departing after two decades.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 14 May 2026
Shirley Halperin, Rolling Stone, 14 May 2026
Unless a move is done to create more financial space, veteran minimum signings are an option for the Magic in free agency.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 May 2026
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Noun
Naples arrived in Boise three points ahead of the hosts and with a league-leading four clean sheets, having shipped just 10 goals all season, thanks to a rigid back five anchored by USL veteran center back Luca Mastrantonio.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 14 May 2026
Company veteran Keith Cox, who has served as programming president for multiple brands, including TV Land, Paramount Network and Showtime/MTV Entertainment Studios, is departing after two decades.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 14 May 2026
Adjective
Live Nation Israel was formed in 2017 (along with Ticketmaster Israel) when the concert giant took majority ownership in Israeli concert-production company Bluestone, a joint venture between Guy Oseary, Madonna’s longtime manager, Beser, veteran Israeli promoter Shay Mor Yosef, and others.
—Shirley Halperin, Rolling Stone, 14 May 2026
Unless a move is done to create more financial space, veteran minimum signings are an option for the Magic in free agency.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for veteran
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From new recruits to grizzled vets, every character in this film regards Maverick as both a relic and a god (sometimes in the same breath).—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
13 May 2026
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Kim Bilda, who was talking to veterans at the organization’s table, said vets get the opportunities not usually available to people with their particular disability.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2026
Adjective
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In these situations, even highly skilled engineers spend more time managing complexity rather than delivering value.—
Prashanthi Kolluru,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Production infrastructure and skilled crew have kept up the pace too, Olguin says.—
Kathy A. McDonald,
Variety,
15 May 2026
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The federal gas tax has also remained unchanged since 1993, which experts say has already eroded the Highway Trust Fund’s purchasing power when accounting for inflation.—
Wyatte Grantham-Philips,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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But legal experts say Uber’s proposal to cap attorney compensation — which would apply to all car accident cases, not just those involving rideshare vehicles — risks shutting poor people who can’t afford to pay a lawyer up front out of courthouses.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
13 May 2026
Adjective
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Soon after my arrival, our experienced local guide Jorge rolled out the big map and planned the perfect itinerary for our short stay, catering to our preferences and skill level.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
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These recipes are great for beginners learning how to cook chicken in a skillet, or for the more experienced chefs looking for new recipes to add to their weekly dinner rotation.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
13 May 2026
Noun
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Pharmacists are trusted healthcare professionals trained to screen patients, administer injections and provide vaccines, such as flu and COVID-19 shots.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
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The professionals who will likely remain indispensable—across cybersecurity, AML and software—are those who can operate above the machine, not alongside it.—
Victor Fang,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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Experience goes a long way, especially if the Lakers get Doncic back at some point during the series, but the Thunder have proven adept at navigating every aspect of the playoffs since last spring.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
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Alex Caruso is adept at pick-6s.—
Law Murray,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
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Brown holds a bachelor’s degree in animal sciences from Mississippi State University and a master’s degree in business from Louisiana State University Shreveport.—
Steven Walker,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2026
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The university will also suspend new admission into the bachelor of arts in anthropology and the masters of engineering and masters of science in materials science and engineering to rework curriculum through an interdisciplinary lens.—
Maven Navarro,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 May 2026
Adjective
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This country has produced leaders who understood that the office was never about them, that service means something, and that the people watching from home deserve better than a system that rewards the skillful exit over the honest reckoning.—
Nick Weston,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 May 2026
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Miami coach Mario Cristobal is known for his skillful recruiting of top prospects.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Veteran.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/veteran. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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