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noun

ˈve-tə-rən How to pronounce veteran (audio)
Definition of veterannext
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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veteran

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adjective

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
Noun
Driscoll was an unlikely negotiator in Ukraine-Russia war Driscoll is an Iraq war veteran, tech investor and former adviser to Vance, whom Driscoll met at Yale Law School. — Ben Finley, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026 Studio veterans were anxious to get the deal done and cash out, while plenty more who stayed were wary of a culture clash with the new owners. — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 1 Sep. 2026
Adjective
The veteran comic likens the creative control he’s been granted to a second-string quarterback being entrusted to lead the team. — Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 1 Sep. 2026 Her story soundtracks have spanned rising artists heading for a breakthrough as well as more veteran performers who are only just recently stepping into the spotlight. — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 1 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for veteran
Recent Examples of Synonyms for veteran
  1. vet
  2. skilled
  3. expert
  4. experienced
  5. professional
  6. adept
  7. master
  8. skillful
Noun
  • The action vet remains among the most bankable stars, but Shelter also underwhelmed recently.
    — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Many providers have in-network technicians, too, so homeowners often don’t need to research and vet repair companies for every part of their homes.
    — Alora Bopray, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of vet
Adjective
  • Medicare may cover up to 100 days of care in a skilled nursing facility following a qualifying hospital stay, according to KFF.
    — Lorie Konish, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Tennis phenom Naomi Osaka is known not just as one of the sport’s most skilled players, but as one of its most boundary-pushing style stars.
    — Alexandra Hildreth, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of skilled
Noun
  • These experts assign ratings after analyzing a company's financials and ability to consistently pay dividends while also seeking capital appreciation.
    — TipRanks.com Staff, CNBC, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Leading the way in court There are dozens of cases across the country surrounding the legal status of prediction sites, and experts believe the matter will eventually be decided by the Supreme Court.
    — Marshall Cohen, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of expert
Adjective
  • But our frustrations and inconvenience pale in comparison to the sadness of those who knew the deceased or to the trauma the drivers involved experienced.
    — Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Inside, rows of in-house brand American Hat Company (manufactured in Bowie) line the walls, and customers queue up for sessions with its team of experienced shapers.
    — Christine Lennon, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of experienced
Noun
  • The full receipts on this $499 investment are still forthcoming, so stay tuned for Allure's deep-dive review (with input from dental professionals) now that the CameraJet is out of the bag.
    — Jenny Bailly, Allure, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Health-care professionals could sell medical records; students could sell exams; aides and staffers could sell political dirt; anyone with security clearance could pay off their mortgage or buy a new car.
    — Finn Brunton, Harpers Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of professional
Adjective
  • Of course, DreamDrive is also adept at dealing with Los Angeles traffic jams.
    — Brooke Crothers, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Mythos is adept at spotting cyber vulnerabilities, which showed what Kurtz had been saying all along that companies can't deploy AI and then get AI to protect their systems.
    — Paulina Likos, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of adept
Noun
  • Braking performance comes courtesy of Gale Speed calipers, a Kustom Tech master cylinder, and custom in-house caliper brackets.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The Illusion Of 'Clean' Data Over the past decade, companies have poured enormous effort into data quality, governance frameworks, master data initiatives and cloud migrations.
    — Kevin Campbell, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of master
Adjective
  • As Musashi scrambles through a school of Samurai, the game seamlessly bounces between skillful swordplay, rowdy improvisation, and Looney Tunes-style levity.
    — Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The English Understand Wool is skillful, funny, and exposes, through twists and turns, the quirks and peculiarities of the privileged, of celebrity, and the publishing world.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 Aug. 2026
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“Veteran.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/veteran. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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