firsthand

adjective

ˈfərst-ˈhand How to pronounce firsthand (audio)
Definition of firsthandnext
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 Those firsthand images also show guests being driven to the remote church in pickup trucks. — Emma Fraser, Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2026 Despite the relatively small size of the communities LELWD serves, the utility has firsthand experience with a sophisticated cyberattack. — Aaron Parseghian, CBS News, 4 Aug. 2026 Highlights include a three-course dinner, live music and silent and live auction emceed by Clint Bell along with firsthand stories told by veterans the nonprofit has helped. — Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 July 2026 In recent years, Montana has also had his own firsthand experiences with Hollywood. — Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for firsthand
Recent Examples of Synonyms for firsthand
  1. primary
  2. direct
  3. immediate
Adjective
  • Voters across Connecticut are heading to the polls on Tuesday to vote for key primary races including governor and House seats.
    — ABC NEWS, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Learn more about voter resources and details about key races in the WCCO 2026 primary election guide.
    — Esme Murphy, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of primary
Adjective
  • The animals are safe, but their home took a direct hit that left parts of the zoo unrecognizable.
    — Tammy Mutasa, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Trump called Jones last month and urged him to meet with Jackson, who defeated Jones in a GOP primary in June, according to three people with direct knowledge of the conversation who aren’t authorized to speak publicly about the exchange.
    — Greg Bluestein, AJC.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of direct
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  • Mike McCoy did not have an immediate update on Crawford’s status after the session.
    — Sam Warren, New York Times, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Anyone trapped by rising flood waters or otherwise in immediate danger from weather conditions should call 911.
    — Katie Houlis, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of immediate

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