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
Charlotte Observer, 28 May 2026
In preparation for this, Amazon MGM Studios recently hired Nina Gold, the casting veteran who populated the world of Westeros in Game of Thrones and also worked on Netflix series The Crown, as well as five films in the Star Wars franchise.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 29 May 2026
The grant program will advance efforts to eliminate veteran homelessness, address food insecurity, and support economic stability and workforce preparedness, Wu’s office said.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 29 May 2026
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Noun
The match has drawn attention beyond soccer, with Charlotte FC’s veteran defender Tim Ream preparing for his final World Cup and local advocacy groups pushing back on potential immigration enforcement at the stadium.
—Charlotte Observer, 28 May 2026
In preparation for this, Amazon MGM Studios recently hired Nina Gold, the casting veteran who populated the world of Westeros in Game of Thrones and also worked on Netflix series The Crown, as well as five films in the Star Wars franchise.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Adjective
Joining now-second-year back Brashard Smith are veteran Emari Demercado and fifth-round rookie Emmett Johnson.
—Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 29 May 2026
The grant program will advance efforts to eliminate veteran homelessness, address food insecurity, and support economic stability and workforce preparedness, Wu’s office said.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 29 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for veteran
Noun
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Trump flexes endorsement power as Army combat vet wins Texas GOP runoff.—
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FOXNews.com,
27 May 2026
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And considering the sour taste left after last season, seeing as many vets as possible in attendance could be an indicator of this group’s mentality in 2026.—
Colton Pouncy,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
Adjective
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Workshop bookings from tourists are helping skilled craftspeople stay in business — and keeping the techniques themselves from disappearing.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
29 May 2026
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Evergreen Valley College sits right in the heart of East San José and produces talented, skilled graduates who are ready to work.—
Mercury News Editorial Board,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
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Alessandro Bastoni has had a 2026 to forget — but our experts still think the Inter man is worth top dollar.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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But experts for years have said companies have not learned from past mistakes.—
Iris Kwok,
Los Angeles Times,
28 May 2026
Adjective
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But the players, led by the most experienced in their number, took it upon themselves to regroup.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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Community members also raised concerns about the sheltering of those displaced, said communication was confusing and people didn’t know what to plan for, and that some experienced price gouging.—
Victoria Le,
Oc Register,
27 May 2026
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Become a Vogue Business Member—the ultimate resource for fashion and beauty industry professionals.—
Anna Grace Lee,
Vogue,
29 May 2026
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AltaMed doctors and medical professionals traded stethoscopes for fliers advertising voting sites and canvassed neighborhoods in Santa Ana ahead of the June 2 primary on Tuesday to connect with residents who had been diagnosed as low-propensity or inconsistent voters.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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Become adept at framing the work in terms of outcomes that matter to stakeholders.—
Cynthia Pong,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
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The host was particularly adept at engaging his guests in authentic conversations about grief, such as when Andrew Garfield spoke about the recent death of his mother, or Colbert appeared as the interviewee on CNN to discuss it with Anderson Cooper.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
20 May 2026
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She later was awarded a master’s in public administration from Cal State San Bernardino.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2026
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Their masters stood nearby, traders in thick mantle coats with handkerchiefs wrapped round their heads, smoking and chatting in French.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 May 2026
Adjective
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This country has produced leaders who understood that the office was never about them, that service means something, and that the people watching from home deserve better than a system that rewards the skillful exit over the honest reckoning.—
Nick Weston,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 May 2026
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Miami coach Mario Cristobal is known for his skillful recruiting of top prospects.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Veteran.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/veteran. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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