as in empirical
based on observation or experience
possesses the kind of experiential knowledge that is gained only from a long and eventful life
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Recent Examples of experiential
Beyond film sales, Taiwan is also extending its reach into immersive and cross-media sectors, aligning with Cannes’ wider push into experiential formats.
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Lin Ying-Hsuan, Variety, 12 May 2026
The appeal is partly physical — contrast bathing and mineral soaking deliver tangible benefits — and partly experiential, with resorts pairing the water with mountain views, ocean bays and northern lights.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 9 May 2026
Anaheim hung on for a 3-1 win, evening the series and adding another layer of experiential bedrock to the foundation of a young team that intends to be in Stanley Cup contention for years to come.
—ABC News, 7 May 2026
For an experiential spin, attendees could try on styles from the line in a pop-up dressing room.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 6 May 2026
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Lin Ying-Hsuan, Variety, 12 May 2026
The appeal is partly physical — contrast bathing and mineral soaking deliver tangible benefits — and partly experiential, with resorts pairing the water with mountain views, ocean bays and northern lights.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 9 May 2026
Anaheim hung on for a 3-1 win, evening the series and adding another layer of experiential bedrock to the foundation of a young team that intends to be in Stanley Cup contention for years to come.
—ABC News, 7 May 2026
For an experiential spin, attendees could try on styles from the line in a pop-up dressing room.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 6 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for experiential
Adjective
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Many empirical research studies showcase how far this anger has become.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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There is no empirical data to suggest that the San Diego program will succeed where others have failed.—
Harvey Levine,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 May 2026
Adjective
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His fluid camera, observational without being intrusive, expertly delineates the safe space of Layla’s courtyard, shifting registers as things get darker until near the end, when jumbled night reinforces the tense uncertainty.—
Jay Weissberg,
Variety,
17 May 2026
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As expected, Jude largely presents his vignettes at an observational distance, barring, of course, the FaceTime conversations.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
IndieWire,
16 May 2026
Adjective
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But credentialed journalists doing fair, objective reporting are not the enemy.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
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This loss would negatively impact subjective and objective outcomes.—
Steve D. Klein,
STAT,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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Joining Busta on this year’s line-up of speakers, panelists, and songwriting-camp participants are the experimental R&B vocalist serpentwithfeet, Flatbush Zombies‘ Erick the Architect, and Brooklyn indie act Pom Pom Squad, plus 200 or so other writers, producers, and performers.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
20 May 2026
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As part of the agreement, Incyte’s proprietary experimental data will be used to train Genesis’s foundation model to increase its capabilities.—
Amy Feldman,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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“Experiential.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/experiential. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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