as in vet
a person with long experience in a specified area
as a veteran of overseas travel, she gave us solid advice about planning our trip
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as in skilled
having or showing exceptional knowledge, experience, or skill in a field of endeavor
a veteran teacher who mentors new teachers
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Recent Examples of veteran
Chris Deubert, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
Horror veteran Matthew Lillard returns as William Afton, the sinister founder of Freddy Fazbear's Pizza and Vanessa's serial killer dad.
—Allison Degrushe Published, EW.com, 25 July 2025
The veteran astronaut has spent over a year in orbit in total and conducted nine spacewalks for a total of 48 hours and 37 minutes, according to NASA.
—Brett Tingley, Space.com, 25 July 2025
Mike Garcia is a first-generation American, decorated Navy combat veteran, and former congressman who represented California’s 27th District.
—Mike Garcia, Oc Register, 25 July 2025
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Noun
On July 24, the Las Vegas Raiders reportedly released defensive tackle Christian Wilkins, a six-year veteran with whom the Raiders signed a four-year, $110 million contract prior the 2024 season, $82.75 million of which was guaranteed.
—Chris Deubert, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
Horror veteran Matthew Lillard returns as William Afton, the sinister founder of Freddy Fazbear's Pizza and Vanessa's serial killer dad.
—Allison Degrushe Published, EW.com, 25 July 2025
The veteran astronaut has spent over a year in orbit in total and conducted nine spacewalks for a total of 48 hours and 37 minutes, according to NASA.
—Brett Tingley, Space.com, 25 July 2025
Mike Garcia is a first-generation American, decorated Navy combat veteran, and former congressman who represented California’s 27th District.
—Mike Garcia, Oc Register, 25 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for veteran
Noun
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This isn't the first time an unusual vet story has captured viral attention.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Aug. 2025
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Adoption fee: $110 (50% off the fee during August); includes spay/neuter, one-year license, a microchip and free first vet exam.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Ride horseback with local gauchos (skilled horsemen) near the quaint towns of Cachi or Cafayate.—
Carola Fresno,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Aug. 2025
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The cobot market is projected to grow from $1.9 billion in 2024 to $11.8 billion by 2030—but skilled operators remain scarce, creating wage premiums in automation-heavy regions.—
Trond Arne Undheim,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Legal experts on religion cases expect the court will side with the Rastafarian.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
2 Aug. 2025
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An emergency mental health crisis hold isn’t enough to stop someone from buying a gun, though, according to experts who spoke to the Review Journal.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
2 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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And a pack of experienced rain-dancers waiting to pounce.—
Kanzah Maktoum,
Forbes.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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Gill also notes that experienced professionals can bring wisdom and context that go beyond the checklist of transactions involved in a sale.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
3 Aug. 2025
Noun
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They were originally intended for horticultural professionals.—
Chris McKeown,
The Enquirer,
27 July 2025
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Learn how to locate and remedy a dishwasher clog, plus when to call a professional.—
Kamron Sanders,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 July 2025
Adjective
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Customer service reps, especially those with experience, are adept at handling these data discrepancies.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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The ants that nest in pots are adept at picking up their colonies and moving them quickly, says Liesch.—
Anne Readel,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 July 2025
Noun
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Fans of shared plates, Asian cuisine and old-timers who are curious to see how the former space of Wynwood Kitchen & Bar has evolved into a sleek restaurant with a gorgeous bar.—
Constance Ogle,
Miami Herald,
1 Aug. 2025
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But you old-timers might want to go back even further.—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
31 July 2025
Adjective
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The story follows Winston Smith, a skillful worker rewriting history in the Ministry of Truth, who starts to look back fondly on the days before the Party took over the region of Oceania and implemented their cult of personality devoid of free thought and individuality.—
Robert English,
EW.com,
30 July 2025
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But the game's structure also allows skillful and/or impatient players to zip to the game's conclusion quite quickly, rushing through the visually inventive bosses that guard the game's major chokepoints.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
16 July 2025
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“Veteran.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/veteran. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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