1
as in acquainted
having information especially as a result of study or experience
you can order for us, since you're more knowledgeable about wine
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as in educated
having or displaying advanced knowledge or education
knowledgeable historians regard that story as pure fiction a knowledgeable report on the latest advances in cancer research
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Recent Examples of knowledgeable
The knowledgeable staff is eager to make the local fare fit every craving.
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Eliseé Browchuk, Vogue, 3 Feb. 2025
In possibly unrelated news, an acquaintance knowledgeable in Delaware real estate valuations tells me that Joe Biden, with his big house in the toniest area of Wilmington and his oceanfront vacation home in a primo section of Rehoboth Beach, is showing at least $10 million in visible assets.
—Neal B. Freeman, National Review, 19 Feb. 2025
Similar to wide receiver Adam Thielen, Dalton is a knowledgeable and familiar entity for Young (and the rest of the roster), giving him a teammate support system that he’s grown accustomed to during his first two years in the league.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 18 Feb. 2025
The meals are also top quality with options changing daily, and the guides such as the knowledgeable and warmhearted Assit are also elite.
—Laurie Werner, Forbes, 18 Feb. 2025
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Eliseé Browchuk, Vogue, 3 Feb. 2025
In possibly unrelated news, an acquaintance knowledgeable in Delaware real estate valuations tells me that Joe Biden, with his big house in the toniest area of Wilmington and his oceanfront vacation home in a primo section of Rehoboth Beach, is showing at least $10 million in visible assets.
—Neal B. Freeman, National Review, 19 Feb. 2025
Similar to wide receiver Adam Thielen, Dalton is a knowledgeable and familiar entity for Young (and the rest of the roster), giving him a teammate support system that he’s grown accustomed to during his first two years in the league.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 18 Feb. 2025
The meals are also top quality with options changing daily, and the guides such as the knowledgeable and warmhearted Assit are also elite.
—Laurie Werner, Forbes, 18 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for knowledgeable
Adjective
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Broncos fans became acquainted with Perine in 2023 as the veteran running back who turned into a favorite third-down target and a two-minute weapon for Russell Wilson.—
Troy Renck,
The Denver Post,
4 Feb. 2025
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Research potential employers and become acquainted with their primary products, financial and commercial performance, values and business activities.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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When waiting lists were circumvented, transplants disproportionately went to white, Asian and more educated patients.—
Sam Allard,
Axios,
28 Feb. 2025
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While these artifacts and foodstuffs deteriorate and disappear, the trees survive, allowing today’s researchers to make educated guesses about the lost objects.—
Amelia Soth,
JSTOR Daily,
27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Check road conditions: Before embarking on your journey, check the latest road conditions to make informed travel decisions.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
The Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2025
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Financial literacy is about developing the confidence to make informed financial decisions.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
10 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Studies have shown that less than 30 percent of the U.S. public is scientifically literate.—
Marshall Shepherd,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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The bottom line: Football and books — the recipe for a more learned and literate America.—
Isaac Avilucea,
Axios,
13 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The café’s influence is visible at Cora, where the menu includes both familiar and new items, such as a kinako twice-baked croissant and a miso chocolate dulce de leche cookie.—
Rachel King,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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The point is not to be lifelike or fact-based but familiar and formulaic—in a word, predictable.—
Namwali Serpell,
The New Yorker,
8 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The firm also is known for its academic research and scholarly publications.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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All this has left many faculty members feeling beside the point, especially in pursuits like chemistry, classics, English, government, or law—five scholarly fields that together produced every Harvard president of the twentieth century.—
Nathan Heller,
The New Yorker,
3 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Many homeowners are aware of the electrical box but might not understand what the numerous switches do and might feel intimidated by the idea of working with electricity.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Mar. 2025
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Be aware of how changes affect your stress levels and adjust accordingly.—
Ashley Olivine, Ph.D., MPH,
Verywell Health,
4 Mar. 2025
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For highly skilled job seekers, the choice is obvious.—
Sarah Elk,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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Truly skilled, effective coaches don’t need to call their players names and berate them for messing up and know that doing so makes players afraid to take risks and be creative, critical parts of being a great soccer player.—
Jeff Rueter,
The Athletic,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Knowledgeable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knowledgeable. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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