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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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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
Right there in the theater veterans and service members share the spotlight with unforgettable tributes by world-class performers. — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 25 Aug. 2026 These programs support veterans, young people, families experiencing food insecurity, education, healthcare, and other important community needs, the news release stated. — Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
Adjective
Still, Robinson sees opportunities for the wideouts, including former Bears teammate Darnell Mooney, whose familiarity with Nagy’s system from their time together in Chicago can help the Giants utilize the veteran deep threat. — Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 25 Aug. 2026 Maria Frisk and Michael Napoliello will produce alongside Radar’s Ted Field, the veteran Hollywood producer and music executive whose producing credits include Riddick, Runaway Bride, Three Men And A Little Lady and Cocktail. — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 25 Aug. 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
  • Again, a dose of anti-venom was immediately administered after Magic was taken to the vet.
    — Lauren Pozen, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Determined to avenge his boss and save the man’s son (Chaneil Kular) from the same fate, the former cop and Iraq War vet becomes a stowaway on a massive container ship heading out to sea.
    — Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of vet
Adjective
  • There are economic repercussions; sure, robots could build houses, but what happens to all the skilled carpenters?
    — Jeff Haden, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Heather McKenzie, who works in labor relations in Lincoln, said putting more data centers in Nebraska can slow an exodus of skilled young people leaving the state.
    — Will Weissert, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of skilled
Noun
  • There are a number of other businesses that may be AI-proof or even benefit from its growth, such as electric utilities, said Victor Matheson, an economics professor at the College of the Holy Cross and an expert in sports business.
    — Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
  • The supplement glutathione, given through an IV or an inhaler-like machine called a nebulizer, has not been proven to be safe or effective and could expose firefighters to illness if there is contamination while it's produced, experts say.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of expert
Adjective
  • By the sixth inning, though, an experienced lineup took advantage of the situation.
    — Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Cleveland doesn't have much quality or experienced depth at the end spot and may need to sign a free agent or make a trade.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of experienced
Noun
  • Firefighting professionals have reported an increase in firefighters in their 30s and 40s falling ill with rare and unexpected cancer symptoms and diagnoses well before someone their age should.
    — Sen. Saud Anwar, Hartford Courant, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Saranya shared her recommendations for On the Menu, a series that features chefs, bartenders and other industry professionals sharing their most beloved spots in KC to eat and imbibe.
    — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of professional
Adjective
  • Phoebes are adept flycatchers, and usually pluck their meals in midflight.
    — Joan Morris, Mercury News, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Even the most adept communicators can struggle with the monumental task of messaging such a thorny, systemic and ever-changing issue.
    — Jamil Wyne, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of adept
Noun
  • Related Articles Liberation of Flowers is debuting with three scents developed with master perfumer Christophe Laudamiel, who created Polo Blue for Ralph Lauren, Burberry London, Amber Absolute for Tom Ford, Thierry Mugler’s Aura and more.
    — Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The service got its name from the original Mechanical Turk, an 18th century chess-playing robot that was actually controlled by a human chess master.
    — Annie Palmer, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of master
Adjective
  • Making robots skillful The second stage introduces a latent diffusion model, which gives BeyondMimic its ability to generate and combine movements.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Fortunately, her protégées—her grandnieces and other female students in the village—are skillful artists in their own right.
    — Marisol Delarosa, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026
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“Veteran.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/veteran. Accessed 29 Aug. 2026.

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