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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
Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 7 Feb. 2025
At one point during the wide-ranging conversation, the pair of former Cowboys stars discussed the possibility of Sanders one day returning to professional football.
—Chantz Martin, Fox News, 7 Feb. 2025
Cheryl Winokur Munk, CNBC, 7 Feb. 2025
Health care professionals are concerned after a new study shows an increase in exposure to caffeine energy products in children and teens from 2011 to 2023.
—Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 6 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
Back in May, Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker faced zero professional repercussions for spouting off all sorts of hateful rhetoric about the LGBTQ+ community and working women during a commencement speech at Kansas’s Benedictine College.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 7 Feb. 2025
At one point during the wide-ranging conversation, the pair of former Cowboys stars discussed the possibility of Sanders one day returning to professional football.
—Chantz Martin, Fox News, 7 Feb. 2025
Noun
There are some basic do’s and don’ts of working with tax professionals that are always the starting point.
—Cheryl Winokur Munk, CNBC, 7 Feb. 2025
Health care professionals are concerned after a new study shows an increase in exposure to caffeine energy products in children and teens from 2011 to 2023.
—Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 6 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for professional
Adjective
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Post-Covid has been good to boating, featuring technical breakthroughs like autonomous docking, creative uses of artificial intelligence, and an industrywide move toward sustainability.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
14 Feb. 2025
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Jobs include joining a mostly younger sales force that solicits celebrities for the platform, as well as technical and administrative positions.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued Carpenter in civil court under similar circumstances.—
Geoff Mulvihill,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2025
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The dollar amount of any fine for civil contempt should be set at an amount likely to compel compliance.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Some require doctors to get approval in advance before providing the treatment or impose restrictions on who’s eligible that go beyond what’s on the drug’s label, such as requiring an SMA specialist to prescribe it.—
Robin Fields,
CNN,
17 Feb. 2025
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In many low- and middle-income counties, there are major shortages of doctors and nurses, not to mention specialists such as neurologists or surgeons.—
Jess Craig,
Vox,
17 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Additionally, the judge stated that Treasury records from the Bureau of Fiscal Services can only be accessed by specialized civil servants who need them as part of their jobs.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
9 Feb. 2025
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Results from this study could help develop specialized therapies for both men and women at risk for Alzheimer’s.—
Kris Slugg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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During those two seasons with the Brewers, Urias hit .244 with 20 homers and a respectable .766 OPS in 269 games.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
17 Feb. 2025
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In reality, Amad’s absence means ambitions to finish the campaign strongly and climb to a slightly more respectable position are remote.—
Laurie Whitwell,
The Athletic,
15 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Castellani will remain with the company as a consultant, working through a leadership transition with Talarico.—
Thania Garcia,
Variety,
11 Feb. 2025
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The other side: Historic executive director Tim Walker has criticized the consultant's report and defended his department's work.—
Nate Rau,
Axios,
11 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The roster features skilled players who have to be ambitious enough to recognize the awareness of always being secondary in the show.—
Jason Jones,
The Athletic,
15 Feb. 2025
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The skilled stars perfectly strike the blend of comedic relief and moving moments of wisdom.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
14 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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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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Editors’ Picks Was That a 900 or 1080 on the Halfpipe? X Games Can Now Ask A.I. Then add a tailored jacket (see Hailey Bieber, who paired hers with a turtleneck and kitten heels) for a more businesslike take.—
Vanessa Friedman,
New York Times,
20 Jan. 2025
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“Professional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/professional. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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