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
Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 4 Mar. 2025
Stafford and the Rams agreed to a contract adjustment on Friday, ending several weeks of speculation about the 16-year veteran’s future.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 4 Mar. 2025
The veteran Housewife’s ability to rebound from her demonic season-11 nadir is deserving of a pizza party.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 3 Mar. 2025
This is what President Trump is doing to veterans and other probationary federal workers who, unfortunately, might have been hired during the administration of President Joe Biden.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2025
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Noun
The reporter asked if Mr. Trump is considering what the administration can do to help those veterans salvage their lives.
—Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 4 Mar. 2025
Stafford and the Rams agreed to a contract adjustment on Friday, ending several weeks of speculation about the 16-year veteran’s future.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 4 Mar. 2025
The veteran Housewife’s ability to rebound from her demonic season-11 nadir is deserving of a pizza party.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 3 Mar. 2025
This is what President Trump is doing to veterans and other probationary federal workers who, unfortunately, might have been hired during the administration of President Joe Biden.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for veteran
Noun
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The publishing vet has worked on staff at Domino, Martha Stewart Living, and Every Day with Rachael Ray magazines, and was Senior Digital Editor at Food Network.—
Elizabeth Brownfield,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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One of the couple’s dogs — the one that Arakawa had picked up from the vet — was found dead in a closet near her body, and two other dogs found on the property were able to enter and exit the home through a door at the rear of the residence, according to Mendoza.—
Nathan Solis,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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For those keeping track, her character – a highly skilled assassin – was a fundamental part of the superhero team known as the Avengers who gave her life in order to procure an Infinity Stone which ultimately defeated extraterrestrial supervillain Thanos and saved the universe.—
Dan Heching,
CNN,
11 Mar. 2025
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The best communicators are not just skilled speakers but also active listeners who understand the deeper layers of interaction.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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What to consider when shopping for running shoes for long distances These picks from SELF editors and experts are ready to cushion the ride.—
Lauren Wingenroth,
SELF,
11 Mar. 2025
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Unlike consulting, where an expert provides recommendations, coaching ensures that leaders develop the capability to solve problems independently and sustain long-term growth.—
Gamze Acar Bayraktaroglu,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Australia lost experienced wing trimmer Kyle Langford to Italy, for example, and New Zealand appears to be suffering from flight controller Andy Maloney’s decision to join Brazil.—
Andrew Rice,
The Athletic,
13 Mar. 2025
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Onishi served as a commercial pilot in Japan, flying Boeing 767 jetliners, and Peskov is an experienced commercial 757 pilot.—
William Harwood,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 2025
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Public health professional and mom-of-two Violeta Gordeljevic (@violeta.parenting.science) shared an Instagram reel featuring five simple phrases parents can use to help their older child feel special during this transition.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
16 Mar. 2025
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Here are five key strategies: Identify High-Demand Fields Colleges should conduct market research to identify industries with growing demand for skilled professionals.—
Scott White,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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In many ways, the Fords were proto-Trumps, proving adept at turning private scandal into surprising public popularity.—
Chris Jones,
The Atlantic,
14 Mar. 2025
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The mere act of displaying a series of steps should not be confused with being adept at choosing steps and making sure that the appropriate steps are being utilized.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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Beatty and others instead relied on architectural consultants and old-timers' memories.—
Tyler Buchanan,
Axios,
27 Feb. 2025
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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
Adjective
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His non-fiction book The Onion Field, published in 1973, would stand as, arguably, his literary masterpiece, a skillful telling of the true tale of a 1963 kidnapping of two LAPD officers and the brutal murder of one of them.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
28 Feb. 2025
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Hackman tamped down all of his gritty charm to embody a squirrely surveillance expert, again showcasing a skillful adaptability early in his career.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Veteran.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/veteran. Accessed 21 Mar. 2025.
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