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
Jared Kofsky, ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
Video shows that José Luis, a Marine veteran, was traveling on his motorcycle at a reasonable speed that the U-Haul driver did not come to a complete stop, according to the police report.
—Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 30 Apr. 2026
Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026
The presumption is the Heat bypass a qualifying offer, moving him from restricted to unrestricted free agent, and then offer to bring him back at the veteran minimum.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Platner, an oyster farmer and military veteran, also regularly polled significantly higher than Mills.
—Jared Kofsky, ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
Video shows that José Luis, a Marine veteran, was traveling on his motorcycle at a reasonable speed that the U-Haul driver did not come to a complete stop, according to the police report.
—Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Depending on your vantage point, the Lions either lost the veteran leadership that ignited this run or passed the torch to the core group that’s been prepped for their departure.
—Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026
The presumption is the Heat bypass a qualifying offer, moving him from restricted to unrestricted free agent, and then offer to bring him back at the veteran minimum.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for veteran
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Kathy Cooley, who lives in Playa del Rey, met Gary Ehnes, a Vietnam War vet, on a dating app in April 2025.—
Erin Clack,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
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When visiting your vet, carry your puppy and keep it on your lap to avoid possible contact with the virus on the floor.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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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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This class, featuring insights from experts like Amy Cuddy and Sylvia Ann Hewlett, explores the concept of presence in communication and leadership, offering strategies to enhance executive presence, build confidence, and effectively manage performance anxiety for professional success.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
29 Apr. 2026
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But security experts say the name may be a flag of convenience rather than a coherent group, and its claims should be treated with caution.—
Jill Lawless,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Beyond matters of logistics, companies also take an interest in human infrastructure; that is to say, the availability of a skilled and experienced workforce.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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That means for Game 6, the pressure is squarely on the shoulders of the much younger, much less experienced Philadelphia Flyers.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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Join us for our third CNBC Pro LIVE, where investors of all backgrounds - from financial professionals to everyday individuals - come together to cut through the noise and gain actionable strategies for smarter, more disciplined investing.—
Davis Giangiulio,
CNBC,
1 May 2026
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The district deployed more than 2,600 substitute teachers and about 940 substitute educational support professionals to fill in at 76 schools.—
Kate Armanini,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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The numbers also highlight how Safonov is making cross claims or sweeping outside his box more than twice the rate Chevalier is, although the Frenchman is more adept with his feet, playing more passes, completing a higher rate.—
Tom Burrows,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Different power plants have different beneficial attributes, and nuclear power plants are especially adept at meeting round the clock demand.—
Paige Lambermont,
Oc Register,
26 Apr. 2026
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This new iteration was partly handled by Room40 label boss Lawrence English, who reconstructed the original master tapes and blended them with recent performances by Lockwood and Vanessa Tomlinson, who plays the gong.—
Joshua Minsoo Kim,
Pitchfork,
28 Apr. 2026
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Leaders of the gardens have been undergoing a master planning effort for more than a year in an effort to accommodate visitation of the botanical garden doubling to more than 300,000 people annually over the past decade.—
Ryan Gillespie,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Miami coach Mario Cristobal is known for his skillful recruiting of top prospects.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
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And can that leader evolve and morph over time, hopefully becoming more skillful.—
Neil Senturia,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Veteran.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/veteran. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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