as in professional
having or showing trained ability in a particular field of knowledge
All the the conference attendees thought of themselves as pro coders. He practiced hours on end in hopes of becoming a pro golfer.
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as in fan
a person with a high level of knowledge or skill in a field
She plays baseball like a pro.
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Recent Examples of pro
Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2026
He’s seen as a pro small-ball five.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2026
Liz Weston, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
Last year at La Paloma, Alker beat Long Island club pro Jason Caron with a 12-foot putt on the first extra hole.
—ABC News, 22 Mar. 2026
Dan Wolken, USA TODAY, 19 Jan. 2023
That matched the second-highest finish by a Sun Devil, the other coming from current PGA pro Jon Rahm in 2016.
—Michelle Gardner, The Arizona Republic, 27 May 2021
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Adjective
Fellow pro hair stylist and colorist Madison Clifford agrees, further diving into what makes these hair types more susceptible to humidity.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2026
He’s seen as a pro small-ball five.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2026
Noun
Tax pros are typically focused on saving their clients money.
—Liz Weston, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
Last year at La Paloma, Alker beat Long Island club pro Jason Caron with a 12-foot putt on the first extra hole.
—ABC News, 22 Mar. 2026
Preposition
The backstory: Since bringing in longtime pro Wayne Ferreira as coach and taking his game more seriously, Tiafoe has really transformed his career over the last couple years.
—Dan Wolken, USA TODAY, 19 Jan. 2023
That matched the second-highest finish by a Sun Devil, the other coming from current PGA pro Jon Rahm in 2016.
—Michelle Gardner, The Arizona Republic, 27 May 2021
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pro
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Denver didn’t just set a new record for the largest attendance at a professional women’s sports event.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
29 Mar. 2026
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Former University of Kansas golfer Gary Woodland on Sunday could conceivably complete one of the greatest comebacks in not only PGA Tour history, but the history of professional sports.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
29 Mar. 2026
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Photos highlight artist performances, fan reactions and standout moments from the Main Stage, Worldwide Stage, Megastructure, The Cove, Live Stage, UMF Radio and Oasis, with major sets from Steve Aoki, Hardwell, Carl Cox, Armin Van Buuren and others drawing some of the day’s biggest crowds.—
Miami Herald newsroom,
Miami Herald,
29 Mar. 2026
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In the decades since the Dodgers switched coasts, dozens of pro sports teams have changed cities, and for many fans, the experience is devastating.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
29 Mar. 2026
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The Dominican right-hander’s agent recently told The News that Montero has been approved for residency in the United States.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
1 Apr. 2026
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In addition to Slattery, Mardie Frye, Charlie Watson and Jayde Hudson scored goals in the shootout for Centennial.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Pro.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pro. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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