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
In addition, because virtually every global challenge—from trade to climate—has a tech aspect, all US diplomats need to be conversant in the topic.
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Eric Geller, WIRED, 2 July 2024
Now an identity of ideas depends materially upon a sameness of things or objects with which the people of the two countries are conversant.
—Liz Tracey, JSTOR Daily, 19 Apr. 2024
Community-facing folks need to respond to questions on the fly and be conversant on major priorities, as well as understand the boundaries of their roles and how to handle unexpected questions or situations.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024
But how about this: According to Lindsay Jones of The Ringer, the Chiefs not only were aware of the new rules but had discussed them as early as training camp, and by this point were fully conversant with their options.
—Mirjam Swanson, Orange County Register, 12 Feb. 2024
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Eric Geller, WIRED, 2 July 2024
Now an identity of ideas depends materially upon a sameness of things or objects with which the people of the two countries are conversant.
—Liz Tracey, JSTOR Daily, 19 Apr. 2024
Community-facing folks need to respond to questions on the fly and be conversant on major priorities, as well as understand the boundaries of their roles and how to handle unexpected questions or situations.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024
But how about this: According to Lindsay Jones of The Ringer, the Chiefs not only were aware of the new rules but had discussed them as early as training camp, and by this point were fully conversant with their options.
—Mirjam Swanson, Orange County Register, 12 Feb. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conversant
Adjective
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Linklater was very acquainted with the real life story of Gary Johnson.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
9 Dec. 2024
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But there’s no prettier place to become acquainted with some of Canada’s most influential artists: Tom Thomson and the Group of Seven, a collective of landscape painters who rose to fame in the early 20th century with their romantic depictions of Canadian nature.—
Ingrid K. Williams,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2024
Adjective
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This familiarity enables them to make informed decisions, foresee obstacles, and craft solutions that are uniquely suited to your organization.—
Don Yaeger,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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The ability to test for all three viruses at once eliminates guesswork, leading to quicker and more informed health decisions.—
Lauren Paige Richeson,
Health,
19 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The rhythms of these practice fields are comforting and familiar: pitchers cover first base, infielders take ground balls, hitters take swings off an actual pitcher after a winter of working out in the batting cage.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Jan. 2025
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This very Bronx tale of teenage pregnancy and inner-city strife can seem familiar in terms of content, but never in terms of form.—
Jordan Mintzer,
The Hollywood Reporter,
31 Jan. 2025
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However, a settlement in the case reportedly includes a clause prohibiting dramatization of the Chandler family that the film’s creative team was not aware of until after shooting on the project was complete, requiring the movie to be reworked, Puck reported.—
Lisa Respers France,
CNN,
27 Jan. 2025
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The victim, now 25, wrote an impact statement ahead of Sartori’s sentencing: a two-page letter submitted to the court in October that does not specifically mention Fields but alludes to her family being aware of what happened.—
Cristóbal Reyes,
Orlando Sentinel,
27 Jan. 2025
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“Conversant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conversant. Accessed 3 Feb. 2025.
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