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
David Brennan, ABC News, 3 Mar. 2025
These traits are all common to some mid-level free agents the Patriots plan to pursue, including a couple veteran defenders sources believe will out-perform their markets based on the Patriots’ interest.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 3 Mar. 2025
More veterans could exit before Friday’s trade deadline at noon (PST), with others leaving San Jose this summer.
—Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2025
Founded in 2015 by industry veterans Nancy Caravetta and Jessica Goldberg, Rebel Gail has rapidly grown into one of the most influential firms in the sector.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 21 Feb. 2025
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The suspect was 42-year-old Army veteran Shamsud-Din Jabbar, who was killed in a gunfight with police officers.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 3 Mar. 2025
These traits are all common to some mid-level free agents the Patriots plan to pursue, including a couple veteran defenders sources believe will out-perform their markets based on the Patriots’ interest.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 3 Mar. 2025
More veterans could exit before Friday’s trade deadline at noon (PST), with others leaving San Jose this summer.
—Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2025
Founded in 2015 by industry veterans Nancy Caravetta and Jessica Goldberg, Rebel Gail has rapidly grown into one of the most influential firms in the sector.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 21 Feb. 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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Smith-Schuster, an eight-year vet, could provide insurance at a low cost.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
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
Noun
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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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In light of the recent measles outbreaks, experts emphasize the best way parents can protect themselves and their kids.—
Wendy Wisner,
Parents,
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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Lis Anderson is founder and director at PR consultancy AMBITIOUS, an experienced agency MD with 25 years in the communications industry.—
Lis Anderson,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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Jack has done just that: The wrestling professional signed with All Elite Wrestling in January 2019 and has won multiple championship titles since, including the FTW Championship in 2022 and the AEW TNT Championship in 2024.—
Lynsey Eidell,
People.com,
4 Mar. 2025
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Content created by members of Rolling Stone Culture Council, an invitation-only network of industry professionals who share their insights with our audience.—
Stephen Nalley,
Rolling Stone,
4 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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In short, reviewing medical records and bills is a time-consuming, high-pressure task at which legal professionals are not adept.—
Ethan Stone,
USA TODAY,
27 Feb. 2025
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Companies often assume that older workers are less adept at adapting to new technologies.—
Mona Mourshed,
Harvard Business Review,
25 Feb. 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 15 Mar. 2025.
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