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noun

ˈve-tə-rən How to pronounce veteran (audio)
Definition of veterannext
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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veteran

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adjective

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
Noun
But if James returns to Miami expect there to be a line of talented, but aged — and likely cheap — veterans such as DeMar DeRozan and Klay Thompson (if bought out) waiting to take their talents to South Florida. — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026 Garrity, a second-term state treasurer, former Army Reserve officer, and manufacturing industry veteran, was the only Republican on the May 19 primary ballot. — Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 14 July 2026
Adjective
But Deidre Kelly, a veteran sixth-grade math teacher based in Texas, loves both. — Leslie Horn Peterson, Time, 14 July 2026 The Sky still consider her day-to-day, but her absence reflects a growing tension between her needs as a veteran guard and the team’s rapidly devolving chances of competing this season. — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for veteran
Recent Examples of Synonyms for veteran
  1. vet
  2. skilled
  3. expert
  4. experienced
  5. professional
  6. adept
  7. master
  8. skillful
Noun
  • Dogs were showing up at the vet as early as spring on days most people wouldn’t think twice about heading outside.
    — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 13 July 2026
  • Dogs were showing up at the vet with heatstroke as early as spring, on days most owners wouldn’t think twice about heading outside.
    — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 13 July 2026
Definition of vet
Adjective
  • Schieffelin, who is listed at 6-foot-8 and 240 pounds, isn’t the most skilled player on the basketball court.
    — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
  • Over the last decade, China reversed its brain drain, luring thousands of skilled workers back home to help fuel its rise as a technology powerhouse.
    — Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 15 July 2026
Definition of skilled
Noun
  • But this should be guided and individualized by the right expert in terms of counseling and determining both the risks and benefits of sports based on the cardiac diagnosis and type of sport engaged in by the athlete.
    — Nicole Williams, AJC.com, 6 July 2026
  • Sandy Baum, an expert in education finance with the Urban Institute, said the new loan limits are unreasonably low, but uncapped borrowing was a real problem and some restrictions are necessary.
    — Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
Definition of expert
Adjective
  • After reducing engineering staff and relying more heavily on AI for portions of its design and development work, Ford found that the technology could not consistently match the expertise of experienced engineers.
    — Gene Marks, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
  • Adoptive parents can be single, married, or partnered; experienced or not; renters or homeowners; LGBTQ+ singles and couples.
    — MARE Staff, Boston Herald, 5 July 2026
Definition of experienced
Noun
  • Patients would initiate the request, to be reviewed by health professionals within 15 days, and then confirm it after a period of reflection lasting at least two days.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 July 2026
  • It’s designed for both casual users and professionals who want control over their files without the friction, whether that’s converting formats, editing text, or keeping documents organized.
    — StackCommerce Team, PC Magazine, 14 July 2026
Definition of professional
Adjective
  • Raccoons are more adept at getting into things than cats are, thanks to their paws that are like human hands.
    — Joan Morris, Mercury News, 13 July 2026
  • Johnson also proved to be an adept fundraiser, developing strategic plans that resulted in more than 22,000 donors contributing more than $50 million to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Dane County.
    — Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2026
Definition of adept
Noun
  • It isn't meant to house a bed but simply to open up space above the 205 x 186-cm (81 x 73-in) master king bed, creating a more complete bedroom that gives sleepers loads of space to sit up comfortably.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 15 July 2026
  • All woven together by a master storyteller the right would love and have tried to claim for themselves?
    — Hillary Busis, Vanity Fair, 15 July 2026
Definition of master
Adjective
  • Jordan's first try from a chip kick by Jordie Barrett and a skillful recovery by Leroy Carter gave New Zealand the lead for the first time and against the run of play in the 30th minute.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 11 July 2026
  • But the skillful way in which they are woven together belies the efforts that went into telling this story, and Lovely Reader, this dedication to quality fascinates me.
    — Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
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