WARHORSE Synonyms: 43 Similar and Opposite Words

warhorse

noun

ˈwȯr-ˌhȯrs

Definition of warhorse

as in veteran

a person with long experience in a specified area a warhorse who's survived far nastier campaigns in his long political career

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Recent Examples of warhorse Peeke, a warhorse all night, stepped into it and blasted a slapper that broke through Ullmark and hit the post. — Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 7 Nov. 2025 But these warhorses have been rejuvenated in startling ways. — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026 The two old warhorses spent six years together at Madrid and won four Champions League titles. — Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 2 July 2026 Perhaps most notably, the annual opera program will divert from the Pacific Symphony’s traditional Verdi and Puccini Italian operatic warhorses. — Christopher Smith, Oc Register, 27 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for warhorse

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veteran

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Last month, veteran Hollywood producer Roy Lee got three calls in a single day from executives at three different studios.

— Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
In addition, veteran forward Andrew Wiggins’ two-year extension worth $34 million with the Heat also became official on Monday.

— Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 7 July 2026

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