EXPERIENTIAL Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

experiential

adjective

ik-ˌspir-ē-ˈen(t)-shəl

Definition of experiential

as in empirical

based on observation or experience possesses the kind of experiential knowledge that is gained only from a long and eventful life

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Recent Examples of experiential While larger stores offer lower prices and experiential shopping with a wide variety of products, smaller stores with limited inventory struggle to compete. — Priyanka Salve,jenny Lee, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2026 Lewis died in 1979, but Rosenfeld is keeping his spirit alive in a multifaceted way with help from StarRock Productions (who specialize in experiential events and music bookings) and DJ Adrian. — Lina Lecaro, SPIN, 9 Oct. 2026 But Hassan told Crain's that the first and second floors of the mall are set still to be focused on retail, while the vacant third floor —formerly home to the Latinicity food hall — would be geared toward entertainment and experiential uses. — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026 There’s a strong focus on experiential adventure and underwater exploration, with complimentary resort bikes, private boat excursions, kayaks, SUP boards, and an array of island tours. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for experiential

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Adjective

The risks posed by obesity, however, are based on more empirical data.

— Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 10 Oct. 2026
Both Fontaines were scouts well ahead of the deep empirical and objective analysis of baseball data — sabermetrics is the catchall term — that some believe has made scouts obsolete.

— Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of empirical

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Getting observational data from Thwaites’ grounding line is the next step, Rignot said.

— Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 15 Oct. 2026
Luminous The premiere-only section Luminous presents a wide range of styles and formalist approaches, from observational to personal to experimental.

— Matthew Carey, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of observational

Adjective

On Uncle, fish narc sheds his past experimental impulses and finds a new identity within ebullient, feel-good college rock.

— Jeff Yerger, Pitchfork, 19 Oct. 2026
Spanish scientists have developed an experimental type of self-disinfecting cotton fabric, which is activated via ordinary white light.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of experimental

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