the pros
plural noun
US, somewhat informal
: the professional level of competition in a sport
He is playing in the pros now.
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Ahead, the pros share their best styling tips.
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Grace McCarty, Glamour, 15 Feb. 2026
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—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 13 Feb. 2026
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—Clayton Davis, Variety, 11 Feb. 2026
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Grace McCarty, Glamour, 15 Feb. 2026
Here are the pros and cons of each.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 13 Feb. 2026
Related Stories Variety breaks down the pros and cons facing each contender because in a season this competitive, the smallest advantage could decide who hears their name called on Oscar night.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 11 Feb. 2026
Cons Of South-Facing Homes Of course, along with the pros of a South-facing home, so, too, come a few cons.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 11 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for the pros
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