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veteran

[vet-er-uhn, ve-truhn] / ˈvɛt ər ən, ˈvɛ trən /
ADJECTIVE
experienced, seasoned
Synonyms
STRONGEST
old-time skilled trained
STRONG
adept expert old pro steady versed vet wise
WEAK
battle-scarred been around disciplined exercised from way back hardened inured knows one's stuff long-serving long-time not born yesterday of the old school practical practiced proficient sophisticated up to speed weathered wise to ways worldly
Antonyms
STRONG
unskilled
WEAK
amateur green inexperienced
NOUN
person with much experience; particularly in war
Synonyms
STRONGEST
expert pro vet
STRONG
GI old-timer sourdough trouper war-horse
WEAK
old guard old hand old pro old salt old soldier shellback
Antonyms
WEAK
rookie

Example Sentences

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But the development has one market veteran sounding a warning.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026

British veteran Chisora, 42, made his professional debut in 2007 and has recorded 36 wins and 13 defeats.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

Pursuant to President Trump’s 2025 executive order creating a National Center for Warrior Independence on the 388-acre campus, the notice envisions restoring the building as “a supportive space for veteran interfaith programming and wellness.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Ma Xingrui, a former top official in Xinjiang, is the latest aerospace-sector veteran targeted in probes rocking China’s defense industry.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

I was enough of a veteran now to try to keep myself largely disengaged from the daily ups and downs of the race.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.