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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
Christian Schneider, National Review, 27 Mar. 2025
Here’s Who Earns More As the oldest Paul brother continues expanding his career beyond social media into professional wrestling, boxing exhibitions, and successful product launches, his bank account has seen some major growth.
—Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 27 Mar. 2025
Ilana Frost, People.com, 16 Mar. 2025
The avalanche at Tunnel Creek in the Cascade Mountains involved a large group of ski industry professionals and resulted in three brutal fatalities.
—Ashley Thess, Outdoor Life, 14 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
Sometimes legitimate professional prospects would choose to stay and play at a local school rather than be swallowed up ...
—Christian Schneider, National Review, 27 Mar. 2025
Here’s Who Earns More As the oldest Paul brother continues expanding his career beyond social media into professional wrestling, boxing exhibitions, and successful product launches, his bank account has seen some major growth.
—Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 27 Mar. 2025
Noun
As a child, he was surrounded by professionals involved with the institute who were PhDs, lawyers and doctors, so his parents were skeptical about his choice to make music for a living, the singer recalled to CBS News in May 2022.
—Ilana Frost, People.com, 16 Mar. 2025
The avalanche at Tunnel Creek in the Cascade Mountains involved a large group of ski industry professionals and resulted in three brutal fatalities.
—Ashley Thess, Outdoor Life, 14 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for professional
Adjective
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Newsmax attorneys also made a technical argument that Dominion has sued the wrong company.—
Maddy Lauria,
NPR,
22 Mar. 2025
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There is no technical deficit, testament to the country’s investment in coaching and facilities, the benefits not just of Norway’s wealth but a sporting culture that has turned a country of only 5 million people into a powerhouse in everything from track and field to beach volleyball.—
Rory Smith,
The Athletic,
22 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The new bankruptcy plan was filed nine months after the U.S. Supreme Court upended the company’s previous attempt to resolve the lawsuits through a bankruptcy settlement that would have granted the Sacklers sweeping civil immunity from opioid lawsuits.—
Reuters,
CNN,
19 Mar. 2025
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Despite clear evidence of misconduct, company leaders ignored the behavior, according to the Department of Justice civil settlement agreement.—
Harvard Business Review,
Harvard Business Review,
19 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Enter a vast industry of reimbursement specialists who use tech, expertise, and grit to claw back what’s owed.—
Jaime Catmull,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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After consulting with multiple specialists, she was diagnosed with labial hypoplasia, a condition in which her outer labia were only partially formed.—
Julianna Bragg,
CNN,
22 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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This type of workout can be done independently or using a specialized piece of equipment called a reformer.—
Tim Petrie, DPT,
Verywell Health,
18 Mar. 2025
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There’s specialized pillows, sheets, and mattresses to create a bedroom haven.—
Christine Yu,
Outside Online,
17 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The sensor sizes for all three lenses are respectable, but nothing mind blowing.—
Ben Sin,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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Woll’s final tally of 24 saves on 26 shots was plenty respectable.—
Nick Ashbourne,
The Athletic,
18 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Lisa Miller, former deputy insurance commissioner who is now a consultant, told the Sun Sentinel that requiring transparency reports for rates would not make premiums more understandable to consumers.—
Ron Hurtibise,
Sun Sentinel,
19 Mar. 2025
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Because age is politically neutral, no one’s against them–whether business consultants seeking to monetize generational divides in the workplace or advocates like Applewhite who want to do away with generational labels entirely.—
Sheila Callaham,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The loss of this skilled support would place a greater burden on active-duty soldiers, who are not trained for many of these back-end roles.—
Solange Charas,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Hurley said postgame that Florida’s roster construction — especially the Gators’ skilled two-way bigs and glut of perimeter threats — reminded him of his own rosters, at least for most of the past three seasons.—
Brendan Marks,
The Athletic,
22 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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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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Jenner finished off the businesslike look with black trousers, loafers with white socks, and black sunglasses.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
27 Jan. 2025
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“Professional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/professional. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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