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
Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2025
White, like an Octagon veteran, knows no mode other than to attack.
—Matt Craig, Forbes, 6 Feb. 2025
In a bid to foster emerging talent, the event will include a live pitching session where attendees can present their projects to industry veterans.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 6 Feb. 2025
Landing Vincent could give them another veteran for the playoffs and a capable ball-handler.
—Joel Thayer, Newsweek, 26 Jan. 2025
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Noun
The Tigers added a veteran to their pitching staff, signing Alex Cobb to a one-year, $15 million contract on Dec. 10.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2025
White, like an Octagon veteran, knows no mode other than to attack.
—Matt Craig, Forbes, 6 Feb. 2025
In a bid to foster emerging talent, the event will include a live pitching session where attendees can present their projects to industry veterans.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 6 Feb. 2025
Landing Vincent could give them another veteran for the playoffs and a capable ball-handler.
—Joel Thayer, Newsweek, 26 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for veteran
Noun
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This plan is challenged when Lee’s brother, Julius (Jacob Elordi) — also a vet — decides to join them out west.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
13 Feb. 2025
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In one case, a vet reported only having practiced in Georgia (on dairy cows) and South Carolina (on poultry) — two states that have not reported H5N1 infections in dairy cows.—
Susanne Rust,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The roster features skilled players who have to be ambitious enough to recognize the awareness of always being secondary in the show.—
Jason Jones,
The Athletic,
15 Feb. 2025
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The skilled stars perfectly strike the blend of comedic relief and moving moments of wisdom.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
14 Feb. 2025
Noun
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On tap for the region through Saturday night are severe thunderstorms and torrential downpours that could even produce multiple tornadoes, said AccuWeather severe weather expert Guy Pearson.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA TODAY,
16 Feb. 2025
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Try to find unique butterfly species during your visit, including the rare Berry’s skipper. Take a Buggy Tour There’s no better way to see a state park than with the guidance of an expert ranger.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
15 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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That’s led to Lindgren getting burned at points this season in less-than-ideal ways for a defensive defenseman, but Laviolette appears to believe those mistakes will be less frequent with Lindgren on the ice than with some of the team’s less experienced defensemen.—
Peter Baugh,
The Athletic,
15 Feb. 2025
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The Michelin Guide’s lauding of lackluster restaurants has become so prevalent that experienced diners—bewildered to see stellar performers lose stars or get excluded altogether—have begun to turn elsewhere for solid suggestions.—
Christopher Cameron,
Robb Report,
15 Feb. 2025
Noun
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There are some basic do’s and don’ts of working with tax professionals that are always the starting point.—
Cheryl Winokur Munk,
CNBC,
7 Feb. 2025
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The slasher romcom chronicles two advertising professionals, Ally (Olivia Holt) and Jay (Mason Gooding), whose Valentine’s Day business dinner is mistaken for a romantic date by a serial killer who targets couples.—
Brian Davids,
The Hollywood Reporter,
7 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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As excellent as Evans was as Cap, Mackie’s shown equal skill in crafting his own version of what that character should mean – in his case, weathering the pressures and politics of being a national symbol and being as adept with his words as his fists.—
Brian Truitt,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2025
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In every era of Rush’s career, the band were adept at making catchy, radio-friendly music.—
Al Shipley,
SPIN,
12 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The first 110-mile segment, known to many old-timers as the Bobtail, was built in just 18 months at a cost of $62 million by a tough-as-nails former Fort Lauderdale mayor, Col. Thomas Manuel.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
23 Jan. 2025
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Audrey sees anybody new in the silo — plus some old-timers like Eater — as a drain on the dwindling food supplies.—
Noel Murray,
Vulture,
10 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Saros With Returnal, developer Housemarque made the skillful transition from shmup to third-person shooter.—
Jordan Minor,
PCMAG,
13 Feb. 2025
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My partner’s organization, energy, confidence, focus, and skillful ability to take charge?—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
13 Feb. 2025
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“Veteran.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/veteran. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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