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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
Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 15 Dec. 2024
The legal effort was short-lived, as the federal judge presiding over the case quickly arrived at the same conclusion as Tagliabue, that Belichick was the one to blame for his professional predicament.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 15 Dec. 2024
Diaa Ostaz, ABC News, 14 Dec. 2024
The vehicles, repaired and donated by professionals in the collision repair industry, offer a vital means of transportation to families who might otherwise struggle to afford reliable cars.
—Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
Audra George is a professional organizer and owner of Pretty Neat: An Organization Solution in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Crimsyn Hawk is a professional organizer and owner of Spaced Organization in Atlanta, Georgia.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 15 Dec. 2024
The legal effort was short-lived, as the federal judge presiding over the case quickly arrived at the same conclusion as Tagliabue, that Belichick was the one to blame for his professional predicament.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 15 Dec. 2024
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Many disabled individuals face not only physical pain but also profound psychological scars and societal rejection in Gaza, international and local medical professionals said.
—Diaa Ostaz, ABC News, 14 Dec. 2024
The vehicles, repaired and donated by professionals in the collision repair industry, offer a vital means of transportation to families who might otherwise struggle to afford reliable cars.
—Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for professional
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Despite the technical jargon, serverless computing is quite accessible to SMBs if approached correctly.Ken Pomella, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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The technical back-and-forth underscored the potential of quantum computing and the ambitious visions of tech leaders like Musk and Pichai.Tom Howarth, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Indianapolis Star Former Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill, who unsuccessfully ran for governor this year, will stand trial next week in a civil lawsuit accusing him of groping four women at a party following the end of the 2018 legislative session.Brittany Carloni, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Dec. 2024
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The federal civil case is against the school board, Superintendent Tracey Miller and board members Todd Wells, Tim DuFau, Robert Wooten, Jonathan Zimmerman and Amy Story.Madeline Mitchell, The Enquirer, 6 Dec. 2024
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Shick was a singles specialist in April, and probably still is a singles specialist now.Todd Boss, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, librarians and library media specialist occupations are projected to grow by only 3% between 2020 and 2030.Sydney Gore, Architectural Digest, 13 Dec. 2024
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Highlight your specialized knowledge or unique offerings in your marketing efforts.Dean Ben-Zour, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Notably, talent shortages in healthcare support roles shift the focus of attention from academic degrees to factual experiences — even though, as far as healthcare jobs are concerned, basic specialized training is still a must.Hilary Tetenbaum, The Arizona Republic, 18 Dec. 2024
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But Laughton, who has a respectable 14 points (seven goals, seven assists) in 30 games, has been identified by Flyers management as an important culture-setter.Kevin Kurz, The Athletic, 13 Dec. 2024
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Acceleration is respectable, considering the car is close to 4,700 pounds.Robert Ross, Robb Report, 13 Dec. 2024
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Although the slippers looked nearly identical, a consultant for the Smithsonian analyzed slight differences in the pairs and determined that the ones that were sold on Saturday were in many of the most famous scenes of the movie.Hank Sanders, New York Times, 8 Dec. 2024
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Faye McCray is a leader, speaker, and consultant with a unique career trajectory that spans law, media, and wellness.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
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Mansouri added that Australia’s migration system emphasizes skilled migration and targets individuals with experience and qualifications in high-demand occupations.Celia Fernandez, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2024
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That’s possible because North America also has the world’s best higher education and skilled labor pool.Chris Turlica, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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In the right-field Stadium Club at Dodger Stadium on Tuesday afternoon, where dozens of media members gathered for yet another introductory news conference welcoming a star player to the organization, the Dodgers flexed their financial muscles with businesslike handshakes and celebratory smiles.Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024
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But, to keep the action moving and the plot points mounting, the dialogue is rarely more than businesslike, and characterization that exceeds the bare needs of the plot is filled out mainly by the personalities and mannerisms of the actors playing the roles.Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 13 Sep. 2024
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“Professional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/professional. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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