experiential
adjective
ex·pe·ri·en·tial
ik-ˌspir-ē-ˈen(t)-shəl 
: relating to, derived from, or providing experience : empirical
experiential knowledge
experiential lessons
Synonyms of experiential
Examples of experiential in a Sentence
possesses the kind of experiential knowledge that is gained only from a long and eventful life
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In other words, the future of experiential marketing is part rock show, part festival, part immersive, part algorithm and a lot of measurement.
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Elle Chan, Rolling Stone, 26 Dec. 2025
To help students prepare, the education system will likely need to change, for instance by encouraging students to become proficient using AI and take on more hands-on, experiential learning.
—IEEE Spectrum, 25 Dec. 2025
The Avatar films have over-indexed with the more expensive experiential screens like IMAX and Dolby as well as 3D showings.
—Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 21 Dec. 2025
With just a few days until Christmas, digital gifts and experiential gifts are on the top of my list.
—Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 21 Dec. 2025
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Elle Chan, Rolling Stone, 26 Dec. 2025
To help students prepare, the education system will likely need to change, for instance by encouraging students to become proficient using AI and take on more hands-on, experiential learning.
—IEEE Spectrum, 25 Dec. 2025
The Avatar films have over-indexed with the more expensive experiential screens like IMAX and Dolby as well as 3D showings.
—Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 21 Dec. 2025
With just a few days until Christmas, digital gifts and experiential gifts are on the top of my list.
—Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 21 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for experiential
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“Experiential.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/experiential. Accessed 5 Jan. 2026.
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