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
Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
Zazie Beetz trained for months to pull off the admittedly jaw-dropping (and often jaw-shattering) fight sequences, and if every actor is now destined to become an action star for 15 minutes, the Atlanta veteran has earned her spotlight.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 26 Mar. 2026
Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 26 Mar. 2026
And with veteran linebacker Bobby Wagner still on the open market, a value linebacker in Chenal is a sneaky good add.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Mar. 2026
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Noun
The veteran forward had just spent the past five minutes explaining the importance of defense, concurring with MVP candidate Victor Wembanyama on a point the young star had made in San Antonio a few days prior.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
Zazie Beetz trained for months to pull off the admittedly jaw-dropping (and often jaw-shattering) fight sequences, and if every actor is now destined to become an action star for 15 minutes, the Atlanta veteran has earned her spotlight.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 26 Mar. 2026
Adjective
The veteran right-handed reliever isn’t doing that again.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 26 Mar. 2026
And with veteran linebacker Bobby Wagner still on the open market, a value linebacker in Chenal is a sneaky good add.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for veteran
Noun
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Our work requires us to listen to all sorts of people, vet information, investigate and shine light on problems so our community can decide if something needs fixing or changing.—
Patrick Wilson,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Mar. 2026
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While the Eagles tailor a new offense to Hurts, ESPN's Matt Miller suggested the team could draft a quarterback to put some pressure on the seven-year NFL vet.—
Andrew McCarty,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The participants range from marine and freshwater biologists and other scientists to highly skilled recreational divers and documentary filmmakers.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Iowa coach Ben McCollum said the first- and second-round showing for the conference speaks to its amount of skilled players and experienced coaches.—
Colleen Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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Elder law experts warn that the best protection against uncertainty, exploitation or government infringement of your independence is to plan ahead, early and often.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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For its 310 students and more than 80 children from infants to toddlers, Greenland represents a second chance at school that is free from stigma and, experts say, a model for how young mothers can be reintegrated into education.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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But a northern climate, stringent building codes, and the gauntlet of public review shouldn’t exclude the immense trove of experienced professionals who have worked in big, dense cities that are more similar to than different from ours.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
1 Apr. 2026
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One qualitative study found women were more likely to retire early because of fatigue, with lasting consequences for retirement income and for workplaces losing experienced people at their peak.—
Allison Palmer,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
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The crowd is mostly young professionals, with some families staying in the XL rooms, which come with sofa beds.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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In those cases, then, pregnancy ultrasounds are required to be performed by medical professionals.—
Emily Brindley
Health Reporter,
Dallas Morning News,
27 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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But the Lakers have become adept at bend-but-don’t-break basketball.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
28 Mar. 2026
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At 6-foot, 187 pounds, Delane allowed just 14 receptions for 165 yards in his senior season and has adept abilities playing in a man or zone scheme.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Mar. 2026
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Great science-fiction writers, almost by definition, are masters of cognitive estrangement.—
Stephanie Burt,
New Yorker,
1 Apr. 2026
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Insider experiences include a tour of a private palazzo by a prince no less, a painting class inspired by Caravaggio, and a master class in mixing the perfect aperitivo by resident masters.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Newport’s skillful direction drives the more than 3½-hour play (including two intermissions), making every minute count.—
Michelle F. Solomon,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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Finnish native Margareta Martin brought enthusiasm and skillful organizing following a move to Atlanta, a dynamic that helped establish a wide variety of cultural, business, artistic and culinary links between the Nordic world and here.—
Mark Woolsey,
AJC.com,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Veteran.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/veteran. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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