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Recent Examples of firsthand
This shocking report on what would come to be known as the Holocaust was based on firsthand eyewitness accounts provided by Solomon Wiener and Michael (pronounced Mee-Cha-El) Podchlebnik, two escapees from Chełmno, one of the first extermination camps set up in Poland.
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Josh Weiss, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
Having grown up in Sunnyvale, Barry has witnessed the metamorphosis of Silicon Valley firsthand—from cherry and apricot orchards to the epicenter of global innovation.
—Taarini Kaur Dang, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
Having bird feeders in your yard can give you a firsthand look at the amazing creatures that make our ecosystems function with ease.
—Abby Fribush, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2025
My experience as Manhattan borough president and a City Council member has given me firsthand knowledge of this problem.
—Mark Levine, New York Daily News, 15 Mar. 2025
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Josh Weiss, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
Having grown up in Sunnyvale, Barry has witnessed the metamorphosis of Silicon Valley firsthand—from cherry and apricot orchards to the epicenter of global innovation.
—Taarini Kaur Dang, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
Having bird feeders in your yard can give you a firsthand look at the amazing creatures that make our ecosystems function with ease.
—Abby Fribush, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2025
My experience as Manhattan borough president and a City Council member has given me firsthand knowledge of this problem.
—Mark Levine, New York Daily News, 15 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for firsthand
Adjective
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His primary motive in life is to make money and get laid.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
24 Mar. 2025
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Mulgrew began his career at Glentoran, Linfield’s primary Belfast rivals.—
Colin Millar,
The Athletic,
23 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Though the drive takes slightly over two hours, the drive from Managua is just as long, and the Guanacaste airport offers numerous direct flights from cities across the United States.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Mar. 2025
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Liz was not interested in doing a direct replica of her novel.—
Chris Gardner,
The Hollywood Reporter,
23 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Lucas had no immediate comment in response to the letter.—
Mike Hendricks,
Kansas City Star,
19 Mar. 2025
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As the sun and Neptune join forces in Pisces, everything from your immediate environment to your communication style is highlighted.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
19 Mar. 2025
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“Firsthand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/firsthand. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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