Synonyms of profession

profession

noun

prə-ˈfe-shən 

1

as in declaration

a solemn and often public declaration of the truth or existence of something

the weekly profession of faith by the members of the congregation

Synonyms & Similar Words

• declaration
• assertion
• insistence
• claim
• announcement
• allegation
• affirmation
• proclamation
• avowal
• asseveration
• argument
• protestation
• pronouncement
• justification
• avouchment
• confirmation
• rationalization
• reason
• vindication
• reaffirmation
• reconfirmation

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• question
• challenge
• dispute
• disclaimer
• disavowal
• refutation
• rebuttal
• contradiction
• denial
• negation
• confutation
• disproof

2

as in vocation

the activity by which one regularly makes a living

a gifted communicator, he was very good at his chosen profession: teaching

Synonyms & Similar Words

• vocation
• occupation
• work
• employment
• line
• calling
• job
• trade
• game
• duty
• livelihood
• business
• mission
• living
• task
• art
• position
• lay
• enterprise
• field
• place
• assignment
• office
• lifework
• engagement
• métier
• call
• situation
• function
• craft
• racket
• gig
• handicraft
• appointment
• post
• workload
• load
• handcraft
• billet
• berth

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• pursuit
• hobby
• avocation

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of profession

One former umpire, speaking on condition of anonymity to preserve relationships in the game, said many in his profession have long advocated for the foul pole to be at least 3 feet wide. — Stephen J. Nesbitt, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026

The duo’s bond was irrevocably broken during Thomas’s formative years in large part due to Alfred’s deeply unstable and emotionally taxing profession. — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 20 Aug. 2026

In some professions, though, prospective employers see grade point averages as only one metric among many that can prepare a candidate for the workforce, according to Brian Myerholtz, the global head of talent acquisition at consultancy BCG. — Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 19 Aug. 2026

Regardless, producers and execs alike believe broadcast TV is a place where viewers want to see relatable people and relatable stories, and the civilian cast does that, no matter their age or profession. — Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Aug. 2026