1
as in skills
knowledge gained by actually doing or living through something
the hospital is looking for nurses with operating-room experience
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as in adventure
an exciting or noteworthy event that one experiences firsthand
related in a book his experiences as a roving correspondent for network TV news
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Recent Examples of experience
Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 18 Sep. 2025
But Withers has an unorthodox view on the experience.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 18 Sep. 2025
Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2025
Advertisement Such a spectacle is considered the United Kingdom’s highest form of diplomatic hospitality, and one that American Presidents do not usually experience twice.
—Nik Popli, Time, 17 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Its long-running TV operations provided solid foundation for growth, while Shahid, which is one of the leading Arabic streaming platform in MENA, would drive expansion by prioritising investments to enhance user experience and engagement, the group continued.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 18 Sep. 2025
But Withers has an unorthodox view on the experience.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 18 Sep. 2025
Verb
Both Greta and Arno were experienced worldwide travellers.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2025
Advertisement Such a spectacle is considered the United Kingdom’s highest form of diplomatic hospitality, and one that American Presidents do not usually experience twice.
—Nik Popli, Time, 17 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for experience
Noun
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Two years painstakingly transforming a 200-year-old Philadelphia row house into the restaurant equivalent of a Formula 1 car; nearly 20 more honing his skills in kitchens across the city, learning, sharpening, waiting.—
The Bon Appétit Staff,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
12 Sep. 2025
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The World Economic Forum has noted that AI should develop rather than replace critical thinking skills, but many institutions are inadvertently doing the opposite.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But there's also some potentially world-changing implications that raises the stakes of this adventure.—
DeVonne Goode,
Parents,
18 Sep. 2025
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Palladio was also a proud dog-father to River the whippet, who even had his own Instagram where the actor posted their adventures.—
Avalon Hester,
PEOPLE,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Princess of Wales announced her remission in January 2025, while Charles is still undergoing treatment.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
14 Sep. 2025
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Since marrying Horace at the end of Episode 1, Kimmie has conducted extensive research on Beauty in Black and has been under the mentorship of her husband, who is still alive and currently in Italy, undergoing experimental cancer treatment.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Portfolio companies benefit from the Blackstone connection, too, with BXSL providing expertise and operational support.—
Brett Owens,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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The multifamily office model lets these investment arms of wealthy families pool resources, share expertise and unlock bigger deals.—
Diana Olick,
CNBC,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Passenger travel time between Paris, Europe’s second-largest metropolitan area, and Milan, Europe’s third-largest metropolitan area, will be reduced to 4½ hours from 6½-7½ hours.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
19 Sep. 2025
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Those well-versed in cinematic tropes will know that these two are bound to spend time together outside of the dental office.—
Peter Tonguette,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The sensor handles up to 70Gs of acceleration and has a sensitivity of up to 30,000 dots per inch (DPI).—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
18 Sep. 2025
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The remaining 10 analysts have a hold equivalent rating.—
Sean Conlon,
CNBC,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Businesses expect middle managers to have technical proficiency, but also emotional intelligence and the ability to resolve conflicts.—
Dr. Cynthia J. Young,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Chronic absenteeism and third-grade reading proficiency continue to be among the biggest challenges for the district, Dueppen said.—
Erick Trevino,
AZCentral.com,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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United recently endured its worst ever finish to a Premier League season and already in this campaign, Ruben Amorim’s men have suffered a humiliating League Cup defeat to fourth-division Grimsby Town despite the acquisition of expensive new forwards Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo and Benjamin Šeško.—
Patrick Snell,
CNN Money,
13 Sep. 2025
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What lies beneath the surface is hardly a starting point for grasping the breadth and enduring impact of each work.—
Natasha Gural,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Experience.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/experience. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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