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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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As he unraveled the mystery, he impressed veteran researchers with his findings—including federal law enforcement, which took action against the network two weeks ago.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

During a contentious spousal support dispute in 2025, Hirschi described the “Everybody Hates Chris” veteran as “semi-retired,” Us Weekly reported in February.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

“The bottom could be in, in that case,” says veteran trader Rick Hodel.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

India's largest airline IndiGo has named aviation industry veteran William Walsh as its new chief executive, weeks after the resignation of its former CEO.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Herbert Richardson was a Vietnam War veteran whose nightmarish experiences in brutal conditions left him traumatized and scarred.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson

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