1
as in acquainted
having information especially as a result of study or experience
you can order for us, since you're more knowledgeable about wine
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as in educated
having or displaying advanced knowledge or education
knowledgeable historians regard that story as pure fiction a knowledgeable report on the latest advances in cancer research
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Recent Examples of knowledgeable
Maitre d' Julia and her team are knowledgeable, friendly, and unobtrusive.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Apr. 2026
Following his father's footsteps, Brandon is also knowledgeable about antiques and auctions.
—Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
Outside of his live-band career, Foreman was a prolific DJ and a deeply knowledgeable music journalist.
—Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
Where are knowledgeable consumers also garnering inspiration?
—Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Apr. 2026
Following his father's footsteps, Brandon is also knowledgeable about antiques and auctions.
—Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
Outside of his live-band career, Foreman was a prolific DJ and a deeply knowledgeable music journalist.
—Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
Where are knowledgeable consumers also garnering inspiration?
—Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for knowledgeable
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The hotel takes care to make sure guests feel acquainted with Lisbon, leaving its own handy city guide—which has plenty of original tips—in each room.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Apr. 2026
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And while renewed public attention to these issues is welcome, my work has kept me long acquainted with the fact that these concerns are not novel.—
Kevin A. Sabet,
STAT,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Probably those who trust institutions the most, and who can sacrifice some efficiency for an outdated but fancy stamp of approval—in other words, the children of the wealthy and educated.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
5 May 2026
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The shutdown has piled new pressures on Iran’s once large and educated middle class, already struggling in the face of a prewar currency crash.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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But when schools share a more complete picture of student achievement, families can make informed decisions — prioritizing consistent attendance and supporting learning in and out of the classroom.—
Arne Duncan,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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Sometimes that may mean applying for several opportunities at once, seeing what the results are, and then making an informed decision.—
Theo Wolf,
CNBC,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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Fluency in artificial intelligence is increasingly a prerequisite in today's labor market, with employers across industries seeking AI-literate job candidates.—
Megan Cerullo,
CBS News,
6 May 2026
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With her relentlessly melodic fourth album, Maitreya Corso (out today), Maya Hawke is starting to establish a sonic lane of her own, combining Aimee Mann-level musicality with hyper-literate, polygraph-test confessional lyrics.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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Many of the precautions a traveler could take are similar to those that became familiar at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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Details about the underlying allegation remain murky, but the department sources familiar with the matter said the LAPD’s secretive Special Operations Division tailed officers who were under investigation.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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About half of the ensembles were created within the past decade, which relays an of-the-times show versus an overly scholarly one.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
4 May 2026
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Your confidence can grow when scientists have performed a bunch of related research that’s gone through peer review, been published in scholarly journals and mostly points in the same direction.—
Jeffrey A. Lee,
The Conversation,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The four set lines enforce my preferred tab orthodoxy—four spaces, with tab and backspace both aware of this.—
Lee Hutchinson,
ArsTechnica,
6 May 2026
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Upon further investigation, police became aware of earlier reports as well as an online video, which went viral on Facebook, showing the beaver attacking other people in the park.—
Adam England,
PEOPLE,
6 May 2026
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This episode is a showcase for Aleida’s unapologetic, highly skilled direct communications style.—
Sophie Brookover,
Vulture,
1 May 2026
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Effective programs have shown a significant impact in building engineering pipelines, resulting in high numbers of full-time, highly skilled hires.—
Mike Kelleher,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Knowledgeable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knowledgeable. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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