OLD HAND Synonyms: 43 Similar and Opposite Words

old hand

noun

Definition of old hand

as in veteran

a person with long experience in a specified area with 25 years on the job, Vinnie was the old hand everyone went to with their problems

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Recent Examples of old hand The sensation of a 3-year-old hand in mine is the physical embodiment of living happily ever after. — Carl R. Gold, Baltimore Sun, 29 Mar. 2026 On the television side, however, the winning series for excellence in period, sci-fi/fantasy, and contemporary costumes were all old hands. — Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 12 Feb. 2026 For Conan O’Brien, an old hand whose podcast Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend is a big player in the field, witty banter and appropriately leading queries come naturally; O’Brien also has plenty of pals on, but has a knack for turning their back-and-forth into a deeper examination of their friendship. — David Sims, The Atlantic, 7 Feb. 2026 Most old hands recall how every briefing session with Biki Oberoi would begin with a detailed reading of every negative review, followed by ways to address the issues raised. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for old hand

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veteran

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Of the bunch, Kaminsky is the only Broadway veteran, with Álvarez, Knight and Cochran — as well as understudies Caron Buinis, Caroline Hendricks and Michael Holding — all making their Broadway debuts with Paranormal Activity.

— Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026
The Nuggets need to get younger, longer and meaner around that veteran trio, and ASAP.

— Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 25 Aug. 2026

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