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
James Manso, Footwear News, 29 Jan. 2026
Several said veteran teachers should be rewarded.
—Nuria Martinez-Keel, Oklahoma Voice, 29 Jan. 2026
Tony East, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
These were proven veteran arms who’d slot right behind Garrett Crochet at the front of the rotation.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 29 Jan. 2026
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Noun
One beauty veteran is looking beyond the parameters of the industry’s four key categories.
—James Manso, Footwear News, 29 Jan. 2026
Several said veteran teachers should be rewarded.
—Nuria Martinez-Keel, Oklahoma Voice, 29 Jan. 2026
Adjective
The veteran big man logged just six minutes of total action across the Pacers last four outings.
—Tony East, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
These were proven veteran arms who’d slot right behind Garrett Crochet at the front of the rotation.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 29 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for veteran
Noun
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Snout, to this end, focuses on covering preventative care, and effectively turns vet bills into memberships.—
Allie Garfinkle,
Fortune,
28 Jan. 2026
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Founded in 1935, the Lake Forest Caucus vets and recommends residents for service on city boards and commissions.—
Daniel I. Dorfman,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Jan. 2026
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 expert is also a proponent of boosting fiber intake, noting that the daily goal for adults is between 25 and 35 grams per day.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Officials in Minnesota, along with criminal justice experts and former federal prosecutors, are increasingly critical of the federal response to the aggressive tactics being used by immigration officers in Minneapolis and the surrounding area.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
29 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Namely, a mix of the aforementioned youngsters from all parts of the world, combined with group of experienced campaigners to guide them, because players proven at the top level in their mid to late twenties are not generally within Brighton’s spending capacity.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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There’s an equestrian centre for experienced riders and beginners alike, and the option to do the most touristy of all activities, camel riding in the dunes.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Jan. 2026
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The process for deciding on Powell’s replacement began in September with an 11-candidate field that included past and current Fed officials, economists and Wall Street investment professionals.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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Not enough experience, young professional.—
Dan Pontefract,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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So our agents are very adept at dealing with this.—
Esme Murphy,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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But therein lies the challenge for Paramount and reflects Netflix’s adept strategic maneuvering.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Fortune,
12 Jan. 2026
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Dell is her stream's dungeon master, banishing those who don't abide by her terms and steadily rising up the platform's ranks with her sympathetic story and angry-funny screen presence.—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Dogs kept some of their hierarchical instincts, replacing alpha wolves with their human masters.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Rosenberg is careful to note that this doesn’t require abandoning values or discernment, but recognizing that beneath every expression — skillful, clumsy, or even hurtful — is an unmet need.—
Jasna Hodžić,
Big Think,
29 Jan. 2026
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The music’s dizzying rhythmic variation is skillful and studied enough that its humor can’t be mistaken for gimmicky internet caricature.—
Rae-Aila Crumble,
Pitchfork,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Veteran.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/veteran. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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