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Recent Examples of firsthand
With pulse-pounding firsthand footage, this film goes inside a deadly twister.
THURSDAY, MARCH 20
📺 Happy Face (Paramount+, two-episode premiere)
Annaleigh Ashford plays Melissa B. Moore, who at 15 discovered that her father (Dennis Quaid) was a serial killer.
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Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 28 Feb. 2025
This firsthand experience shaped his understanding of education’s critical role in addressing broader societal divisions.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 26 Feb. 2025
There is much to learn about the American Presidency, the First Families who have lived here, and our Nation's rich history from a firsthand experience at the White House.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 12 Feb. 2025
These are often just babysitters promoting their services and don’t come with the same firsthand recommendations as expat or local mom groups.
—Danielle Owen, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 2025
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Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 28 Feb. 2025
This firsthand experience shaped his understanding of education’s critical role in addressing broader societal divisions.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 26 Feb. 2025
There is much to learn about the American Presidency, the First Families who have lived here, and our Nation's rich history from a firsthand experience at the White House.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 12 Feb. 2025
These are often just babysitters promoting their services and don’t come with the same firsthand recommendations as expat or local mom groups.
—Danielle Owen, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for firsthand
Adjective
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The money could give him a significant edge with just four months to go until the primary election.—
Gloria Pazmino,
CNN,
1 Mar. 2025
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The interface consists of selecting a primary tool and then a contextual menu at the bottom of the screen with the options for that tool.—
Julian Chokkattu,
WIRED,
1 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The claim: Zelenskyy blocked access to Truth Social in Ukraine A Feb. 20 Threads post (direct link, archive link) claims a social media platform launched years ago by President Donald Trump is no longer available in a certain country.—
Chris Mueller,
USA TODAY,
28 Feb. 2025
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Laser direct infrared imaging—an advanced form of microscopy using laser light—was used to detect and count the microplastic particles in each bird's lungs.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Paradise was an immediate fan favorite, and Hulu wasted no time announcing that the edge-of-your-seat story would continue.—
Dana Feldman,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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There were no immediate reports Thursday of any Starship wreckage falling over populated areas.—
Stephen Clark,
Ars Technica,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Firsthand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/firsthand. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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