FIRSTHAND Synonyms: 12 Similar and Opposite Words

firsthand

adjective

ˈfərst-ˈhand

Definition of firsthand

as in primary

done or working without something else coming in between had firsthand knowledge of the events of that evening

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Recent Examples of firsthand Preparing for fleet fielding The 26 observers received a firsthand look at APKWS performance and the requirements associated with future fleet fielding. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2026 Just his firsthand experience of being in those rooms with those producers, and what that dynamic is like. — Clayton Davis, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026 Jim has been bullish on the Duo since getting a firsthand look at the device at Apple's flagship store in New York last month. — Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 9 Oct. 2026 The series brings together chart history and firsthand stories from the artists who lived it, with a rotating lineup of hosts and guests discussing the records that defined their careers. — Alicia Urrea, Billboard, 7 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for firsthand

Recent Examples of Synonyms for firsthand

Adjective

The Heat used Larsson, Portis, Hardaway and Nikola Jovic as its four primary reserves for the third straight game to start the season.

— Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 25 Oct. 2026
One thing most agree on is that the diminishment of competitive seats leads to greater polarization because legislators are only beholden to primary voters.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of primary

Adjective

The university introduced an aerospace engineering degree this fall, giving students a direct connection to emerging aviation systems.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2026
There is no working alternative to Starlink, which has put a massive constellation of low-earth satellites into orbit, and no direct competitor comes close.

— Jennifer Jacobs, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026