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as in technical
having or showing trained ability in a particular field of knowledge
Many of the applicants lacked the professional experience the job required. She had always dreamed of becoming a professional boxer.
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as in civil
in a serious and polite manner
She found his presentation informative and his delivery quite professional. Employees were expected to act in a professional manner when dealing with potential customers.
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as in specialist
a person with a high level of knowledge or skill in a field
If you want the job done right, you really should hire a professional.
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Recent Examples of professional
Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 8 Apr. 2025
Only five players have completed the career Grand Slam of all four professional majors.
—Doug Ferguson, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
Kelli Bender, People.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Geopolitical uncertainty looms large and in charge over supply chain professionals’ heads this year—and alternative sourcing comes with its own challenges.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 27 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
The latter sports comedy drama, starring Bernal and Diego Luna as two brothers working on a banana plantation with dreams of breaking into professional football, was produced by Alfonso Cuarón, Alejandro González Iñárritu and Guillermo del Toro.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 8 Apr. 2025
Only five players have completed the career Grand Slam of all four professional majors.
—Doug Ferguson, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
Noun
On March 16, the professionals at Narellan Snake Catchers received a call about a venomous snake in a young girl's bedroom.
—Kelli Bender, People.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Geopolitical uncertainty looms large and in charge over supply chain professionals’ heads this year—and alternative sourcing comes with its own challenges.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for professional
Adjective
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According to Google's technical specifications, these specialized AI processors deliver computational performance that's 3,600 times more powerful and 29 times more energy efficient than the original TPUs launched in 2013.—
Maribel Lopez,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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As the investigation unfolds, attention is likely to remain on both the technical aspects of the crash and the extraordinary lives lost in an instant.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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If this were a civil case, the parties would likely file motions for summary judgment, and the judge would be able to offer an explanation of how the law applies to the evidence adduced at trial.—
Andrea Tinianow,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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In civil cases, confidential settlements can resolve matters that might have taken years to go to trial, by allowing those accused of wrongdoing to minimize any publicity.—
David W. Chen,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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McLaren then partnered with Ricardo, British engineering specialists, to get the engine road-car ready, which was accomplished in 18 months.—
Sean Evans,
Robb Report,
17 Apr. 2025
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Even if your current treatment options are limited, speak with your oncologist (cancer specialist) about clinical trials that actively recruit participants.—
Jamin Brahmbhatt,
Verywell Health,
17 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Heavy Equipment Stump grinders are specialized equipment that are not common in the homeowner's garage.—
Daniel Scott,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Apr. 2025
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This opens the door for remote health monitoring and could eliminate the need for specialized equipment or in-person evaluations.—
Achin Bhowmik,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The daughter of Season 25’s Bryan Olesen turned out a perfectly respectable rendition of Avril Lavigne’s ballad.—
Charlie Mason,
TVLine,
14 Apr. 2025
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Rose shot a very respectable round of 71, but had too many bogeys mixed in with his handful of birdies.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
11 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Vrabel was the Tennessee Titans' head coach from 2018-23 and spent the 2024 season as a consultant with the Cleveland Browns.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Hilaire traveled all across the United States while living and continuing to work full-time as a consultant.—
Celia Fernandez,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Wiggins, a skilled scorer, doesn’t fit what the Heat ideally needs: someone who can finish at the basket, draw fouls, get Miami into offense and take over games late.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
14 Apr. 2025
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On Via Montenapoleone, the store’s façade features arched windows crafted by skilled Murano glassmaker Venini.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
14 Apr. 2025
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However, as the market matures and these relationships become more businesslike, enforcement will follow.—
Kristi Dosh,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Ovechkin was fairly businesslike in discussing his latest goal, which occurred a day shy of the 19th anniversary of him reaching 40 goals for the first time.—
Larry Fleisher,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Professional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/professional. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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