as in acquainted
having information especially as a result of study or experience
a world traveler who is highly conversant with the customs of foreign cultures
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Recent Examples of conversant
Not everyone is as conversant with younger shoppers as Golden Goose, but the stakes are high for almost every brand.
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Evan Clark, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
As someone who grew up as an executive at CBS, the executive who was promoted to entertainment president last year is extremely conversant in the building blocks of television.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 11 May 2025
But many educators — and policymakers — are not deeply conversant on A.I.
Los Angeles, for example, hired an inexperienced start-up to create an A.I. chat bot for students and families.
—Dana Goldstein, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
The site is conversant and uses casual and understandable language.
—PCMAG, 3 Mar. 2025
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Evan Clark, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
As someone who grew up as an executive at CBS, the executive who was promoted to entertainment president last year is extremely conversant in the building blocks of television.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 11 May 2025
But many educators — and policymakers — are not deeply conversant on A.I.
Los Angeles, for example, hired an inexperienced start-up to create an A.I. chat bot for students and families.
—Dana Goldstein, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
The site is conversant and uses casual and understandable language.
—PCMAG, 3 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conversant
Adjective
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Hoffman’s mother, when Scheiber later speaks to her, is well acquainted with this flavor of incredulity.—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
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Our niece became acquainted with a man through a website.—
Jeanne Phillips,
Mercury News,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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What clients actually purchase is judgment, confidence, strategic thinking, and the ability to make informed decisions under conditions of uncertainty.—
Joseph Andrew,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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Prioritize safety, stay informed, and act responsibly to protect lives and property.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2026
Adjective
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Construction outside the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center has become a familiar sight in downtown Dallas since July 2025.—
Dawn White,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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The park has seven lands − all tied to franchises kids are already familiar with.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
Adjective
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Another way to stay hydrated is to avoid drinking alcohol, because alcoholic beverages cause dehydration and also make people less aware of heat illness symptoms, says Vanos.—
Rebecca Hersher,
NPR,
17 June 2026
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The mayor and the police department should’ve been more aware of the possibility of this happening from previous incidents and prepared for it.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
17 June 2026
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“Conversant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conversant. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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