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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
Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 June 2025
The Los Angeles Lakers — one of professional basketball’s most glamorous and storied franchises — were sold for $10 billion.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 19 June 2025
Carlos Wolf, Miami Herald, 19 June 2025
Tickets are $500; $180 for Rising Leaders (young professionals under 40).
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 June 2025
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Adjective
Submit professional appointments, management-level promotions and significant awards for individuals, along with photos as .jpg attachments, to peopleonmove@orlandosentinel.com.
—Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 June 2025
The Los Angeles Lakers — one of professional basketball’s most glamorous and storied franchises — were sold for $10 billion.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 19 June 2025
Noun
You shouldn’t be worried as long as the filler is FDA-approved, purchased from a legitimate source (not gray market) and injected by a qualified professional.
—Carlos Wolf, Miami Herald, 19 June 2025
Tickets are $500; $180 for Rising Leaders (young professionals under 40).
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for professional
Adjective
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While livestreams are traditionally hosted by humans in studios, MSMEs may lack the funds or technical know-how to execute regular livestreams to boost sales.—
Bernice Ooi,
CNBC,
26 June 2025
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However, small businesses hesitate to seize the opportunity due to factors like limited finances, technical deficits, and lack of expertise.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
26 June 2025
Adjective
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Smollett reached a civil settlement with the city of Chicago earlier this year, according to NBC News.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
23 June 2025
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Still, even if Abrego Garcia is to be released, ICE will arrest and detain him immediately via civil immigration process, separately from the criminal case.—
Greg Wehner , Bill Mears,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2025
Noun
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The global data center market was valued at $195 billion in 2022 by real estate specialists CBRE.—
Ganesh Rao,
CNBC,
17 June 2025
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For thirty years, until 2016, Ford had worked for Sotheby’s, the auction house, as an auctioneer and a specialist in British and Irish art, before setting up his own business.—
Sam Knight,
New Yorker,
17 June 2025
Adjective
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What Is an Iron Filter? Removing excess iron from the water supply requires a specialized system.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 June 2025
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Despite these devastating effects, access to specialized treatment is limited.—
Julienne Verdi,
Boston Herald,
22 June 2025
Adjective
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The resulting narrative portrayed the workers as respectable, sober, disciplined homeowners and family men, while the Pinkertons became an external, extralegal threat.—
Livia Gershon,
JSTOR Daily,
15 June 2025
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Even turnovers — Game 3 aside — have been a plus, with a very respectable 11.9 percent rate for the series.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
13 June 2025
Noun
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Bass, 44, a pilot and airline consultant, gradually improved the delivery schedules, and Federal began to come out of its tailspin.—
Chase Peterson-Withorn,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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Alana starred in 2021’s Licorice Pizza, Este served as a music consultant for the second season of HBO’s The White Lotus, and Danielle continued to collaborate outside of the group with artists including Bon Iver.—
Taylor Mims,
Billboard,
23 June 2025
Adjective
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Medicaid also funds the majority of long-term care for seniors in skilled nursing facilities.—
Pia Valvassori,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 June 2025
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In the BofA survey, 54% of the analysts said issues finding skilled workers would be a significant impediment for companies.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
27 June 2025
Adjective
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The five two-tone color options—the boring, businesslike black and gray, plus purple-and-gray lavender, pink-and-baby-blue bubblegum, and the green sage options—are the most fun thing about it, and the lavender and bubblegum colors are particularly eye-catching.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
18 June 2025
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In the past, it’s been a little bit more businesslike.—
Rick Armstrong,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2025
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“Professional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/professional. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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