FIRSTHAND Synonyms: 12 Similar and Opposite Words

firsthand

adjective

ˈfərst-ˈhand

Definition of firsthand

as in primary

done or working without something else coming in between had firsthand knowledge of the events of that evening

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Recent Examples of firsthand The series brings together chart history and firsthand stories from the artists who lived it, with a rotating lineup of hosts and guests discussing the records that defined their careers. — Alicia Urrea, Billboard, 7 Oct. 2026 While Coxon and Kokotajlo described the industry as a whole, Turner offered a firsthand account of trying to change one company from the inside. — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 5 Oct. 2026 Corporate leaders go undercover within their own organizations to gain firsthand insight into their workforce and operations. — Denise Petski, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2026 Netanyahu asked Sheikh Mohammed to deny the report, according to a person said to have firsthand information about the meeting. — Josef Federman, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for firsthand

Recent Examples of Synonyms for firsthand

Adjective

The primary danger of these apps is not the fees associated with using just one, Feltner noted.

— Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2026
The bill was introduced over a year ago, and its primary backer was the late Lindsey Graham, a veteran Republican senator who represented South Carolina.

— Azhar Sukri, CNBC, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of primary

Adjective

Maintaining command-and-control links matters when troops rely on aerial sensors to gather information beyond their immediate positions.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2026
Fire officials were most concerned with keeping the blaze north of Encinal Canyon Road, one of the few natural firebreaks in the immediate area.

— Tom Tapp, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2026