| having the right stuff(expression, idiom, skilled, accomplished, talented) |
| inured(adjective, skilled, experienced, seasoned) |
| knowing(familiar, knowledgeable, skilled, qualified, informed) |
| licensed(adjective, suitable, adequate, competent, capable) |
| lost hero(noun, pride, hero, survivor) |
| masterly(adjective, skilled, accomplished, talented) |
| matured(familiar, sophisticated, tired, knowledgeable, qualified) |
| old dog(expression, idiom) |
| old geezer(expression, idiom) |
| older(aged, elderly) |
| pensioner |
| polished(adjective, familiar, knowledgeable, informed) |
| ready(adjective, smart, practical, expert, skilled) |
| sage |
| savvy(adjective, smart, practical, expert, skilled) |
| seer |
| soldier(noun, combatant) |
| steady(adjective, skilled, experienced, seasoned) |
| tried(familiar, suitable, sophisticated, knowledgeable, adequate) |
| virtuoso(noun, law, authority, judge, expert) |