SEASONED Synonyms: 131 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

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verb

past tense of season

as in spiced

to make more pleasant to the taste by adding something intensely flavored the chef seasoned the vegetables as soon as they came out of the oven

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as in trained

to bring to a proper or desired state of fitness carefully seasoned the cast iron pan with vegetable oil before using it for the first time

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deconditioned

as in strengthened

to make able to withstand physical hardship, strain, or exposure troops that had been seasoned by months of intense training

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as in prepared

to make competent (as by training, skill, or ability) for a particular office or function her campaign manager has been seasoned by several hotly contested gubernatorial campaigns

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Adjective

Children, college students, seasoned professionals—everyone reacts the same way. — Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2026 Perhaps the Chiefs simply felt the more seasoned trio of Rashee Rice, Xavier Worthy and Tyquan Thornton was just that much better than Allen and second-year man Jalen Royals. — Kansas City Star, 14 Oct. 2026 Tia’s captivating live performance won over the audience and seasoned industry professionals alike, drawing a prolonged standing ovation at the end of the show. — Billboard China, Billboard, 13 Oct. 2026 The organizations that successfully combine the experience of seasoned professionals, the technological fluency of emerging talent and the capabilities of AI will create an advantage that competitors will find difficult to replicate. — Dean Leavitt, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026 The show from new TV writer Eithne Verling follows seasoned NYPD detective Nora Savage (Mulgrew), who arrives in the west of Ireland hoping to escape a traumatic past and find a quieter life. — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 12 Oct. 2026 There’s a real-deal Muay Thai boxing ring for sparring sessions with a seasoned professional. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026 Mash is usually isn't intended to be a standalone dish, either under seasoned or fatted and paired with something heavy, enter gravy. — Andy Baraghani, Bon Appetit Magazine, 6 Oct. 2026 Philbrick, a seasoned and popular chronicler of the American past, is equally concerned with those who got trampled by the rush as with those who rode it to astonishing heights of wealth and influence. — Richard Kreitner, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2026

Verb

The resulting meatballs were moist, herby, spiced, seasoned, spicy and just a joy to eat. — Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026 Among the most respected and seasoned growers here is Woody Lancaster, who has cultivated giant pumpkins for over 30 years. — Cameron Pugh, Christian Science Monitor, 16 Oct. 2026 The wood was seasoned and coopered in Spain and then returned to Ireland to be filled with light, medium, and heavy Midleton single pot still whiskeys. — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 12 Oct. 2026 The Eastern Sierra resort rises to 11,053 feet, making Mammoth California’s highest ski-resort summit, and its 3,500 acres mean there’s plenty of mountain for first-timers finding their turns and seasoned skiers hunting for steeper lines. — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026 It was seasoned generously (served with a lime for a little sweetness), packed with flavor and was the perfect size to balance the behemoth empanada. — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 24 Sep. 2026 Kirkland Signature Sea Salt Popcorn Kirkland Signature Sea Salt Popcorn is non-GMO popcorn popped with coconut oil and lightly seasoned with sea salt, creating a simple snack that’s easy to toss into your purse or keep stocked in the pantry. — Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 24 Sep. 2026 There are some politics in Hard Labor, but seasoned with the irony of the worker, rather than the idealism of the intellectual. — Max Norman, Harpers Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026 After pureeing, the soup is enriched with a mixture of heavy cream and half-and-half, then seasoned with a touch of nutmeg and white pepper. — Martha Stewart, 20 Sep. 2026

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Adjective

Indeed, Rabe might just have the toughest job of all, and not because she is regularly called upon to joust (sometimes loudly) with performers as skilled and, to repeat, beloved as Louis-Dreyfus and Harris.

— Greg Evans, Deadline, 18 Oct. 2026
Using that information to inform computer models, the scientists found that mosasaurs were skilled ambush predators built for a quick sneak attack.

— October 16, NPR, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of skilled

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The general trivia and straight clues are also tough, and there’s a good amount of novelty, including 11 debut entries, a few oddballs among them, and one utterly brutal misdirect that significantly spiced up my solving experience.

— Caitlin Lovinger, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2026
The resulting meatballs were moist, herby, spiced, seasoned, spicy and just a joy to eat.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of spiced

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When someone on your team is struggling with burnout, a manager’s job, a career pivot or a hard season of life, the highest-leverage intervention available is a conversation with a skilled human who is trained for exactly that.

— Jordan Dunin, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026
With the Bajaria ouster done and dusted, the industry’s eyes are now trained on film chief Dan Lin, who held an urgent meeting with the film team at the company on Thursday night to go over the shake up.

— Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of trained

Verb

Her creative expression extended beyond the runway into cultural moments that further strengthened the brand’s presence in fashion.

— Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
Erdogan’s attempt to foster an Ottoman-style pan-Islamism appears to have accelerated liberalization rather than strengthened religious conformity.

— Mansoor Moaddel, Foreign Affairs, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of strengthened

Adjective

But can a single supplier, no matter how competent and experienced, possibly be relied upon to deliver such a critical part of both forces’ future warfighting capacity?

— Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 18 Oct. 2026
Abarno is a three-year starter who has passed for over 1,500 yards already this season and has a good connection with many of his experienced group of receivers.

— Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of experienced

Verb

His pastrami is flavored with the earthy, peppery hallmarks of ras el hanout, while the brisket eats like low-and-slow Texas barbecue, but with the sweet and savory notes of a traditional Ashkenazi brisket recipe.

— Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
The olives are co-milled with Meyer lemons, also grown on-site, so the final product is actually citrus-flavored—no chemicals involved.

— Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Oct. 2026

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