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
Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 28 Mar. 2025
The New Orleans Saints also have a significant need at quarterback, with veteran Derek Carr declining rapidly at 33 years old and their only young option being Spencer Rattler, a former fifth-round pick.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Mar. 2025
In the leading actor category, veterans Gary Oldman, David Tennant, Lennie James, Martin Freeman and Toby Jones are nominated along with Gadd.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 27 Mar. 2025
The veteran Rojas has stepped in for the Dodgers many times before.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 17 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Air Force veteran Mark Mendon of Blue Springs, Missouri, showed up to lend his support to the Satanic Grotto’s cause.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 28 Mar. 2025
The New Orleans Saints also have a significant need at quarterback, with veteran Derek Carr declining rapidly at 33 years old and their only young option being Spencer Rattler, a former fifth-round pick.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Mar. 2025
In the leading actor category, veterans Gary Oldman, David Tennant, Lennie James, Martin Freeman and Toby Jones are nominated along with Gadd.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 27 Mar. 2025
The veteran Rojas has stepped in for the Dodgers many times before.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 17 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for veteran
Noun
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The Hawaii Five-O vet will star opposite Sam Worthington in Netflix’s adaptation of Harlan Coben’s aforementioned novel, our sister site Variety reports.—
Vlada Gelman,
TVLine,
4 Apr. 2025
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But the 31-year-old vet has been solid for the Pistons, as both a backup prior to Cunningham's recent injury and as a starter over the last four games.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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However, even the most skilled clinicians can struggle if the technology is difficult to use.—
Jiang Li,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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There will be beverages from New Belgium Brewery; a market featuring the wares of DTL’s skilled staff and teachers; tool demonstrations; and a raffle.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
3 Apr. 2025
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Send your questions, with Ben online to offer his expert insight from 4pm to 5pm UK time (11am-12pm ET).—
Ben Dinnery,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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But better-for-you options are out there, experts say.—
Jancee Dunn,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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As a world explorer for over 45 years, Dobson has visited more than 90 countries and is highly experienced in exotic travel and extreme luxury adventures.—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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This is a huge help to novice and experienced riders who wish to ease up on the highways and trails.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 Apr. 2025
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On March 16, the professionals at Narellan Snake Catchers received a call about a venomous snake in a young girl's bedroom.—
Kelli Bender,
People.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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But the gestalt of almost any long-running drama about professionals such as detectives, lawyers, and doctors is the mega-satisfaction that comes with observing core competence.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Currently, there is no formal training program to ensure that a doctor is adept at robotic surgery.—
Uma Raja,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Apr. 2025
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Moscow is particularly adept at what is known as hybrid warfare, a raft of tactics that can include targeting vital cables snaking along the seabed.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Apr. 2025
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From Matt Damon’s anxious pickpocket to Carl Reiner’s old-timer master of disguise, each member of the gang is unforgettable in their own way, and the precision with which Soderbergh arranges them during the big heist is hugely satisfying every time.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
14 Mar. 2025
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Sosa hugged the old-timers on stage and the current players seemed thrilled to meet him.—
Jon Greenberg,
The Athletic,
18 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Hiring managers must learn to distinguish between misuse and skillful application to capture a candidate’s ability to tackle real-world challenges.—
Bing Yu Yap,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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He is known for his skillful wedge game and a booming drive, but at Memorial Park, his whole game coalesced perfectly.—
Ben Morse,
CNN Money,
31 Mar. 2025
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“Veteran.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/veteran. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
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