experiential

adjective

ik-ˌspir-ē-ˈen(t)-shəl How to pronounce experiential (audio)
Definition of experientialnext
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 Super Nintendo World Only available in this world are experiential Power-Up Bands inspired by popular characters Mario, Luigi, Yoshi, Toad, Princess Peach, Princess Daisy, Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong. — Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 12 Mar. 2025 Universities are doing experiential learning in which students manage simulated portfolios that react to real-time market situations. — Martin Mulyadi, Baltimore Sun, 12 Mar. 2025 Her roster of accomplishments and notable events range a wide variety of experiential activations, consumer and B2B events, red carpet premieres, award shows, media centers, festivals and tours all over the globe (including, but not limited to notable premieres in London and India). — Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 20 Feb. 2025 The program emphasizes practical skills and experiential learning, preparing students for immediate entry into the business world. — Gerald Bradshaw, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for experiential
Recent Examples of Synonyms for experiential
  1. empirical
  2. objective
  3. experimental
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  • This provided empirical evidence for legal realism, the theory that judges don't simply apply legal rules mechanically but are influenced by a variety of extralegal factors including emotions, social context and their own sense of justice.
    — Lars Daniel, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
  • Serano and other pro-LGBTQ organizations have also highlighted the lack of empirical evidence supporting AGP as a clinical concept.
    — Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025
Definition of empirical
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  • That offers a more objective way to assess risk than your emotional reaction to losing money on investment.
    — Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2025
  • Not only will this proposal protect the homebuyers, but will preserve the reputation and integrity of the Realtor and seller by ensuring that the transaction is in part based upon objective information from a licensed professional home inspector.
    — Dean Pedon, Hartford Courant, 17 Mar. 2025
Definition of objective
Adjective
  • Taara is the latest project to spring from X—Alphabet’s experimental hub that produced AI lab Google Brain and Waymo’s self-driving cars—and has its origins in a concept called Loon.
    — Michael Teo Van Runkle, Ars Technica, 17 Mar. 2025
  • Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore, who piloted Boeing's experimental Starliner spacecraft in June 2024, were supposed to be away from Earth for about eight days.
    — Jamie Carter, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
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“Experiential.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/experiential. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.

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