experienced
adjective
ex·pe·ri·enced
ik-ˈspir-ē-ən(t)st 
: made skillful or wise through experience : practiced
an experienced driver
Synonyms of experienced
Examples of experienced in a Sentence
The job calls for someone who is more experienced.
for this delicate eye operation, seek out an experienced eye surgeon
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Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2026
The all-new Winnebago Arka camper truck that debuted a few weeks back appears to be a rig best left to experienced RVers.
—
New Atlas,
3 July 2026
Denali National Park is most accessible during the summer months, but the more experienced outdoor enthusiast may want to visit in the spring or fall to beat the crowds.
—
Josh Laskin,
Travel + Leisure,
3 July 2026
The deployment would use GE Vernova Hitachi’s BWRX-300 reactor design and bring together partners including Samsung C&T, Laing O’Rourke, Aecon Group, Google Cloud, Fermi Development, Etara, and an experienced nuclear operator.
—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
3 July 2026
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“Experienced.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/experienced. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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experienced
adjective
ex·pe·ri·enced
ik-ˈspir-ē-ən(t)st
: made skillful or wise through experience
an experienced driver
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