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
Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 28 Mar. 2025
The New Orleans Saints also have a significant need at quarterback, with veteran Derek Carr declining rapidly at 33 years old and their only young option being Spencer Rattler, a former fifth-round pick.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Mar. 2025
In the leading actor category, veterans Gary Oldman, David Tennant, Lennie James, Martin Freeman and Toby Jones are nominated along with Gadd.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 27 Mar. 2025
The veteran Rojas has stepped in for the Dodgers many times before.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 17 Mar. 2025
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Air Force veteran Mark Mendon of Blue Springs, Missouri, showed up to lend his support to the Satanic Grotto’s cause.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 28 Mar. 2025
The New Orleans Saints also have a significant need at quarterback, with veteran Derek Carr declining rapidly at 33 years old and their only young option being Spencer Rattler, a former fifth-round pick.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Mar. 2025
In the leading actor category, veterans Gary Oldman, David Tennant, Lennie James, Martin Freeman and Toby Jones are nominated along with Gadd.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 27 Mar. 2025
The veteran Rojas has stepped in for the Dodgers many times before.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 17 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for veteran
Noun
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At a border security conference this week, where several former high-ranking DHS employees hired by Deployed were gathered among industry vets and Trump immigration officials, Pineiro declined an interview request from a ProPublica reporter.—
Jeff Ernsthausen,
ProPublica,
11 Apr. 2025
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So a lot of vets have access to this medication — veterans, not people who work with dogs.—
Nate Jackson,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Wiggins, a skilled scorer, doesn’t fit what the Heat ideally needs: someone who can finish at the basket, draw fouls, get Miami into offense and take over games late.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
14 Apr. 2025
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On Via Montenapoleone, the store’s façade features arched windows crafted by skilled Murano glassmaker Venini.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
14 Apr. 2025
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Here’s what the experts have to say about why grief shows up in the body and how to cope with it.—
Kathleen Ferraro,
SELF,
15 Apr. 2025
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All the fashion experts—including Hailey Bieber—have surrendered to their charm.—
Isabel Serra,
Glamour,
15 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Be open and willing to start conversations with more experienced employees.—
Julia Sullivan,
USA Today,
17 Apr. 2025
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An estimated 14% of those who took the highest dose experienced vomiting, while 16% and 26% had nausea and diarrhea, respectively.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
17 Apr. 2025
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But the gestalt of almost any long-running drama about professionals such as detectives, lawyers, and doctors is the mega-satisfaction that comes with observing core competence.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
28 Mar. 2025
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On March 16, the professionals at Narellan Snake Catchers received a call about a venomous snake in a young girl's bedroom.—
Kelli Bender,
People.com,
28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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This new species, found near the summit, is adept at moving through trees and has bright blue skin visible only when inflated.—
Stories by Real-Time news team, with AI summarization,
Miami Herald,
18 Apr. 2025
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Monetary easing by central banks can mitigate the damage, and businesses are adept at restructuring supply chains to pass on costs.—
Robert Ginsburg,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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For decades, old-timers like me figured there was just no way anyone could get to 894.—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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From Matt Damon’s anxious pickpocket to Carl Reiner’s old-timer master of disguise, each member of the gang is unforgettable in their own way, and the precision with which Soderbergh arranges them during the big heist is hugely satisfying every time.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Elegant materials, bespoke furnishings, skillful layering of textures, and eye-catching lighting are all hallmarks of Hogarty’s soulful spaces, and the firm seeks to create an emotional response with its polished yet comfortable aesthetic.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
15 Apr. 2025
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Hiring managers must learn to distinguish between misuse and skillful application to capture a candidate’s ability to tackle real-world challenges.—
Bing Yu Yap,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Veteran.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/veteran. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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