SEASONED Synonyms: 131 Similar and Opposite Words

seasoned 1 of 2

adjective

as in skilled

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seasoned

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verb

past tense of season

as in spiced

to make more pleasant to the taste by adding something intensely flavored the chef seasoned the vegetables as soon as they came out of the oven

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as in trained

to bring to a proper or desired state of fitness carefully seasoned the cast iron pan with vegetable oil before using it for the first time

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deconditioned

as in strengthened

to make able to withstand physical hardship, strain, or exposure troops that had been seasoned by months of intense training

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as in prepared

to make competent (as by training, skill, or ability) for a particular office or function her campaign manager has been seasoned by several hotly contested gubernatorial campaigns

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Adjective

Brokers are always recruiting new agents — not just seasoned veterans snatched from other firms in search of larger splits or better support, but also rookies lured in by the prospect of big paydays. — Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026 The eligibility of players who are seasoned college athletes, some of whom turn pro and then want to come back, has become a major legal controversy in the sports industry and obscured the line between college and professional. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 25 Aug. 2026 Bernstine is a seasoned and acclaimed theater actress with a bunch of TV credits — The Leftovers, Ray Donovan, Power, The Good Wife, And Just Like That … — but Furious feels like her breakthrough. — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 24 Aug. 2026 This phenomenon helps explain why seasoned executives often excel in crises. — Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026 Strategy and comms chief Nick Rathod, a seasoned political operative, served as Deputy Director in the Obama White House and a Special Assistant to the President. — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 21 Aug. 2026 It’s bred to be versatile, so cover them with gravy and curds and even some seasoned potato experts could be fooled. — Courtney Crowder, Des Moines Register, 21 Aug. 2026 Some must-try dishes include the cold cream of white bean soup with seasoned crab, diced guanciale marino, and the tomato concassé. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026 Our group is so welcoming, and there are always more seasoned players willing to teach and play with beginners, like me. — Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2026

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Candied Bacon Morgans's Brooklyn Barbecue At Morgans's Brooklyn Barbecue in Brooklyn, New York, slices of Hatfield bacon seasoned with cayenne pepper, brown sugar and paprika. — Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026 Adding water tempers the acidity and salt, allowing the chicken to marinate longer to pick up flavor without drying out or becoming over-seasoned. — Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 26 Aug. 2026 That means some schools are likely to benefit from being able to field seasoned, NFL-level players and other athletes of that caliber, while competing schools won’t have that opportunity. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 21 Aug. 2026 The chicken was seasoned well and stood out in the eggs and slice of cheese melted onto a tortilla. — Irene Wright, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2026 Chicken thighs are brined overnight for maximum juiciness, wet-battered and fried golden and crisp before being seasoned with the restaurant’s signature blend of kosher salt, gochugaru (Korean chile flakes) and roasted, crushed sesame seeds. — Warren Rojas, Washington Post, 19 Aug. 2026 But deli turkey or roast beef is typically made from individual roasts that are seasoned, cooked and then thinly sliced. — Anna Dilger, The Conversation, 17 Aug. 2026 Battered fish and salt-and-vinegar-seasoned chips have been a staple for hundreds of years, best paired with stinging seaside winds and spray. — Will Barker, TheWeek, 17 Aug. 2026 Adjust the salt, acid, pepper, and olive oil when the bread is tender, thoroughly seasoned, and still holding together. — Lillian Syme, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 Aug. 2026

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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

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With tankers at a standstill and fuel prices climbing, the war strengthened a clean-power sales pitch.

— ABC News, ABC News, 30 Aug. 2026
While Liang’s ties with the government have strengthened, his tech bets appear to be a convergence with Beijing’s priorities rather than state-directed, Wang noted.

— Anniek Bao,Elaine Yu, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of strengthened

Verb

Those looking ahead to Labor Day weekend should be prepared for the heat to continue, with a 15% to 25% chance of storms.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 31 Aug. 2026
For a year, members of Danbury Unites for Immigrants had prepared for the kind of scenario that was now playing out.

— Laura Tillman, Hartford Courant, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of prepared

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

Verb

Bonnell appears to be treating software as another part of the motorcycle's suspension system and something that can be adjusted to suit the rider’s preferences, skill, and terrain.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026
The Colorado River also rose briefly just upstream from where Bright Angel Creek empties into the river, in response to the sudden influx of water, according to the river gauge on the geologic survey, but quickly adjusted.

— Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of adjusted

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