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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The Cookers, a veteran jazz band, said they cancelled two New Year's Eve shows.

From BBC

Looking ahead at some of the most anticipated albums coming in 2026, we see quite a few from veteran artists whose next steps are uncertain.

From The Wall Street Journal

Apple has brought in a Google veteran to lead various AI initiatives, suggesting it’s looking for a shakeup.

From MarketWatch

Joe Creed, a veteran Caterpillar executive elevated to chief executive earlier this year, was one of the architects of the cost-reduction strategy.

From The Wall Street Journal

“It’s the natural roller coaster of any product that does well,” said veteran audiobook narrator Rich Miller.

From The Wall Street Journal

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