as in acquainted
having information especially as a result of study or experience
a world traveler who is highly conversant with the customs of foreign cultures
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Recent Examples of conversant
Not everyone is as conversant with younger shoppers as Golden Goose, but the stakes are high for almost every brand.
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Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
28 Oct. 2025
As someone who grew up as an executive at CBS, the executive who was promoted to entertainment president last year is extremely conversant in the building blocks of television.
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Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
11 May 2025
The site is conversant and uses casual and understandable language.
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PCMAG,
3 Mar. 2025
Ideally, the future president and CEO will be conversant with the issues of regulation of trade, immigration, and investment in public and business infrastructure on both sides of the border.
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Julian Palombo,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for conversant
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
28 Oct. 2025
As someone who grew up as an executive at CBS, the executive who was promoted to entertainment president last year is extremely conversant in the building blocks of television.
—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
11 May 2025
The site is conversant and uses casual and understandable language.
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PCMAG,
3 Mar. 2025
Ideally, the future president and CEO will be conversant with the issues of regulation of trade, immigration, and investment in public and business infrastructure on both sides of the border.
—
Julian Palombo,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for conversant
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conversant
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Hoffman’s mother, when Scheiber later speaks to her, is well acquainted with this flavor of incredulity.
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Our niece became acquainted with a man through a website.
Adjective
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Jensen and researchers at the London Business School, found skilled or informed traders drove the majority of the accuracy on Polymarket.
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With more options than ever, employees often need additional guidance to make informed decisions.
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Unlike scenic destinations that become part of a wedding backdrop, Walshe said Madison Square Garden presents the opposite challenge because designers would first have to erase the venue's familiar arena feel before creating something entirely new.
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From there, Florida's history followed the path more familiar to Americans, eventually becoming the 27th state in 1845.
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The broad genre of pop also gives artists room to experiment, said O’Brien, adding that audiences these days are well aware of the concept of eras and understand artists will go through multiple ones throughout their careers.
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After clearing logjams in the White House and House of Representatives, the legislation drew broad support in an election year where both parties are increasingly aware that voters have said they're fed up with the high cost of living.
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“Conversant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conversant. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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