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
Staff, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
However, that hasn’t hindered veteran starters Michael Wacha and Seth Lugo.
—Kansas City Star, 23 Apr. 2026
Jem Aswad, Variety, 24 Apr. 2026
In March 2025, veteran semiconductor executive Lip-Bu Tan took the reins at Intel.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2026
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Noun
The combat veteran, backed by Bernie Sanders, also faced scrutiny over a past Nazi-style tattoo.
—Staff, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
However, that hasn’t hindered veteran starters Michael Wacha and Seth Lugo.
—Kansas City Star, 23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
IHeartMedia and SiriusXM are in early talks to join forces, with veteran music industry mogul Irving Azoff and Apollo Global Management offering to assist with and advise on any such deal, sources tell Variety.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 24 Apr. 2026
In March 2025, veteran semiconductor executive Lip-Bu Tan took the reins at Intel.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for veteran
Noun
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Try to add that to your game because there’s a reason vets are still around, guys playing nine, 10 years.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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The show follows a tenacious military vet (Kellyman) into Craw County, Alabama, in search of her estranged father (Bacon).—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
21 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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And their second-best defender, Jaden McDaniels, is skilled at calling the Nuggets’ names.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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While one research study found REIT investments were associated with higher spending on nursing wages, another concluded that after being bought by REITs, nursing homes frequently replaced registered nurses with less skilled nurses and aides.—
Jordan Rau,
Miami Herald,
23 Apr. 2026
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California is the most biodiverse state in the United States, experts say.—
Sarah Linn,
Sacbee.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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Edmunds’ auto experts have identified the five best off-roading midsize trucks right now.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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United currently aim to make four major signings, including an experienced striker and a left-back, with Tyrell Malacia departing and Luke Shaw needing to be rested more given the addition of midweek games.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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The Lakers’ two most experienced players created a signature moment in the final minute with the Lakers leading by five.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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And even the professionals have difficulty beating the stock market on a consistent basis.—
Terry Savage,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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The cool-cat crowd is mostly in their mid-30s and above, made up of successful professionals and tastemakers—think gallery owners, fashion execs, and restaurateurs—visiting friends and family or here on business.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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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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Both Jeffers and Victor Caratini have proven highly adept at it.—
Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
16 Apr. 2026
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By elevating a master product architect, Apple is betting that the ultimate victor of the AI age will be the company that owns the final, most valuable mile of the consumer experience.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Fortune,
21 Apr. 2026
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Created from synthetic organic material, and thus more android than mechanical, these worker-roboti ultimately overthrow their human masters.—
Matthew Wills,
JSTOR Daily,
21 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Miami coach Mario Cristobal is known for his skillful recruiting of top prospects.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
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And can that leader evolve and morph over time, hopefully becoming more skillful.—
Neil Senturia,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Veteran.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/veteran. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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