Synonyms of vet

vet

noun

as in veteran

a person with long experience in a specified area

he's a hardened vet of many political campaigns

Synonyms & Similar Words

• veteran
• warhorse
• old hand
• old-timer
• stager
• doyen
• expert
• master
• professional
• pro
• doyenne
• past master
• guru
• dab hand
• maven
• adept
• mavin
• hand

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• freshman
• newcomer
• recruit
• rookie
• colt
• novice
• fledgling
• beginner
• apprentice
• neophyte
• cub
• boot
• student
• tyro
• greenhorn
• trainee
• candidate
• tenderfoot
• newbie
• amateur
• novitiate
• learner
• dilettante
• entrant
• probationer

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of vet

Most airlines require proof of rabies vaccination and a certificate or letter from your vet attesting to your dog’s good health. —Joan Morris, The Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2025

Today, the network serves up an addictive mix of heart-pounding wildlife rescues, incredible vet stories, and unforgettable family adventures. —Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 9 Feb. 2025

First- and second-apron teams are barred from signing buyout players whose previous contract paid them more than $12.8 million, but cheap vets like Craig are fair game. —Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 6 Feb. 2025

Photos show the hawk perching on a wooden pole with yellow vet wrap around it that matches the color of the bird’s feet almost perfectly. —Brooke Baitinger, Miami Herald, 6 Feb. 2025