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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
Siladitya Ray, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
Smith described Lockett as a consummate professional and great human being while also expressing his appreciation for Lockett’s willingness to play his part without complaining about targets.
—Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic, 1 Jan. 2025
Daniel S. Levine, People.com, 14 Jan. 2025
The players and coaches, Irons said, have always treated him and his fellow students as professionals.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 14 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
Jabbar described himself as a real estate professional in a 2020 video seen by CNN and the Times.
—Siladitya Ray, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
Smith described Lockett as a consummate professional and great human being while also expressing his appreciation for Lockett’s willingness to play his part without complaining about targets.
—Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic, 1 Jan. 2025
Noun
He was recommended to see a mental health professional.
—Daniel S. Levine, People.com, 14 Jan. 2025
The players and coaches, Irons said, have always treated him and his fellow students as professionals.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 14 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for professional
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Backlash in China On Chinese social media, where TikTok’s fate has appeared as one among many efforts from the US to stymie Beijing’s technical prowess, Trump’s suggestions were met with disdain.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN,
21 Jan. 2025
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With technical confluences aligning, the setup offers an attractive balance of risk and reward.—
Nishant Pant,
CNBC,
21 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Then on Thursday, Baldoni filed a $400 million federal lawsuit against Lively and Reynolds, as well as Lively’s publicist Leslie Sloane, accusing the trio of multiple offenses, including defamation, civil extortion, invasion of privacy and interference with contractual relations.—
Jami Ganz,
New York Daily News,
18 Jan. 2025
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Meanwhile, new inductees of France’s National Order of Merit, an honorific for distinguished civil achievements, were also revealed.—
Lily Templeton,
WWD,
18 Jan. 2025
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Each specialist should be steeped in the M&A legal considerations relevant to your deal and practice their specialty full time.—
AllBusiness,
Forbes,
11 Jan. 2025
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Heist movies are often compared to filmmaking since both require a team of specialists to pull off the impossible.—
Brian Davids,
The Hollywood Reporter,
10 Jan. 2025
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Private schools play a crucial role in this success story — not by competing with public education, but by providing specialized environments where students who might otherwise struggle can find their path to achievement.—
Pam Tapley,
Orlando Sentinel,
17 Jan. 2025
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Employees facing systemic barriers to healthcare can use LSAs to access culturally competent providers and specialized care, directly addressing the impact of social and economic disparities on their health.—
Alex Shubat,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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The rapper then expressed his willingness to be compliant with rules and regulations, a reference to his attempt to maintain a respectable image in the eyes of his fans and the public at large.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
9 Jan. 2025
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With 58,000 miles on the clock, this CTS-V wagon sold for a respectable $62,000.—
Christian Gilbertsen,
Robb Report,
8 Jan. 2025
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However, independent educational consultants like Eva Ostrum caution against overreliance on AI in crafting personal statements.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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Mike Vrabel Most recent post: Served as a consultant for the Cleveland Browns this season.—
Dan Wiederer,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Such trends have already been observed in studies of highly skilled immigrant labor – which can add an additional 6% in entrepreneurial activity to a city within three years.—
London School of Economics,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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Feliz plays Samantha Reed who has been trained by her father to be a weapons expert, skilled martial artist and true chameleon all while hiding a mysterious past.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
17 Jan. 2025
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Michaels’s businesslike calm was a counterbalance to the whirling egos and animosities that drove his employees.—
Susan Morrison,
The New Yorker,
13 Jan. 2025
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Celebrities are trading the saccharine styles in for something more masculine, more businesslike: neckties.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
10 Jan. 2025
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“Professional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/professional. Accessed 26 Jan. 2025.
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