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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
Jeremy Hanna, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025
The material contained on this site is intended to inform, entertain and educate the reader and in no way represents an inducement to gamble legally or illegally or any sort of professional advice.
—Javier Zarracina, USA Today, 3 May 2025
Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2025
The students are judged by professionals in 15 disciplines: art, athletics, business, digital and interactive media, drama, English & literature, general scholarship, journalism, mathematics, music & dance, science, social science, speech, vocational technical and world languages.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 14 May 2025
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Adjective
His focus is on professional wrestling, sports, and entertainment.
—Jeremy Hanna, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025
The material contained on this site is intended to inform, entertain and educate the reader and in no way represents an inducement to gamble legally or illegally or any sort of professional advice.
—Javier Zarracina, USA Today, 3 May 2025
Noun
The new category is intended to spotlight tools that support creative talent and industry professionals across the filmmaking value chain.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2025
The students are judged by professionals in 15 disciplines: art, athletics, business, digital and interactive media, drama, English & literature, general scholarship, journalism, mathematics, music & dance, science, social science, speech, vocational technical and world languages.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for professional
Adjective
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Of course, other scientific projects need to emerge to develop complementary technical safeguards.—
Yoshua Bengio,
Time,
9 May 2025
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But progress has been slow as building owners grapple with high borrowing costs, long payback periods, technical and logistical challenges, and a regulatory scheme in which the cost of compliance significantly outweighs the penalties.—
Jonathan Bowles,
New York Daily News,
9 May 2025
Adjective
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Coleman, a reverend and attorney, who devoted his life to fighting civil injustices and easing the burdens of those around him, died on May 9 from leukemia.—
J.M. Banks,
Kansas City Star,
18 May 2025
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They wed in a civil ceremony in the Farbers’ Brooklyn Heights apartment on Aug. 28, 2004.—
Lizz Schumer,
People.com,
17 May 2025
Noun
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Unless your website is massive, a competent SEO specialist should be able to fix everything in a few hours.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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As Mayor Brandon Johnson’s appointees go, McMurray, an attorney as well as a construction and infrastructure specialist, is atypically experienced and well qualified.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
11 May 2025
Adjective
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While certificates in specialized areas like Search Engine Optimization or AI prompt engineering provide immediate value, adaptability remains paramount.—
Scott White,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
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The zero-gravity sleep position, which can be achieved with the help of a specialized bed, entails sleeping with your head and legs elevated, and your knees resting at an angle, says Dr. Mara Vucich, a spine specialist at the Mercy Spine Center.—
Caroline C. Boyle,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
Adjective
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The ensemble pic led by Florence Pugh and Sebastian Stan fell a respectable 55 percent from its opening weekend, compared to an average decline of 57 percent for a title in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
11 May 2025
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These are respectable numbers for a half-ton pickup.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
30 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The Bottom Line on Cloud Coffee For most people, there probably isn’t much upside or downside to trying cloud coffee, says Connie Diekman, RD, a food and nutrition consultant and past president of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.—
Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
16 May 2025
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Legal Fees and Costs Add Up As negotiations stretch out, the financial cost of legal fees, consultants, and other resources involved in drafting and reviewing agreements increases.—
AllBusiness,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
Adjective
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The area’s labor pool can satisfy practically any employer’s requirements, from upper management, technical and office workers to skilled employees for the production line.—
Rohit Arora,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
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While patients and providers say teletherapy is effective and easier to get than in-person services, experts in the field noted that teletherapy often requires a skilled mental health practitioner trained to pick up subtle communication cues.—
Phillip Reese,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2025
Adjective
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Guys in dress shoes and trenchcoats toted the Times, folded into tight businesslike rectangles.—
Vinson Cunningham,
New Yorker,
5 May 2025
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There was a businesslike aura about a team known for their bravado — no shouting, no taunting or joking.—
Kelly Iko,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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“Professional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/professional. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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