as in professionals
a person with a high level of knowledge or skill in a field
She plays baseball like a pro.
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Recent Examples of pros
Our Test Kitchen pros are always developing delicious pasta recipes, but this One-Pot Spaghetti has become extra famous around the office.
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Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 11 Oct. 2025
Beginning in January 2026, nine pros will bring the ballroom to fans with a mix of new performances and standout routines from the currently-airing season 34 of Dancing with the Stars, which continues to break records week after week.
—Liza Esquibias, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025
Appliance pros explain the importance of keeping fridge coils clean, plus how—and how often—to complete the task.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Oct. 2025
From budget-friendly basics to investment-worthy staples, these are the very best V-neck T-shirts for women, according to style pros.
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 10 Oct. 2025
Notably, the tour will also mark the first time in five years that married pros, Val and Jenna, will feature the entire length of the tour.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Oct. 2025
Keeping a distance from his pros, for example, doesn’t mean Poch isn’t working hard.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
Investors are excited about OpenAI’s expansion driving big gains in technology stocks, but a rising number of Wall Street pros fear that the wild pops that add tens of billions of dollars in value in mere minutes are signaling an unhealthy market reminiscent of the dot-com era.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2025
Luckily, Robb Report has a roster of such world-class pros on speed dial.
—The Editors, Robb Report, 4 Oct. 2025
Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 11 Oct. 2025
Beginning in January 2026, nine pros will bring the ballroom to fans with a mix of new performances and standout routines from the currently-airing season 34 of Dancing with the Stars, which continues to break records week after week.
—Liza Esquibias, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025
Appliance pros explain the importance of keeping fridge coils clean, plus how—and how often—to complete the task.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Oct. 2025
From budget-friendly basics to investment-worthy staples, these are the very best V-neck T-shirts for women, according to style pros.
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 10 Oct. 2025
Notably, the tour will also mark the first time in five years that married pros, Val and Jenna, will feature the entire length of the tour.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Oct. 2025
Keeping a distance from his pros, for example, doesn’t mean Poch isn’t working hard.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
Investors are excited about OpenAI’s expansion driving big gains in technology stocks, but a rising number of Wall Street pros fear that the wild pops that add tens of billions of dollars in value in mere minutes are signaling an unhealthy market reminiscent of the dot-com era.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2025
Luckily, Robb Report has a roster of such world-class pros on speed dial.
—The Editors, Robb Report, 4 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pros
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Cotton Incorporated’s Trend Forecasting reports are a complementary tool for industry professionals to stay ahead of consumer preferences.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
15 Oct. 2025
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Brewer serves healthcare and dental professionals across North America.—
Cathy Kozlowicz,
jsonline.com,
15 Oct. 2025
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After taking a break from live performances in 2024, pop star Demi Lovato is ready to give fans a new live show to celebrate her new album.—
Stephen Daw,
Billboard,
13 Oct. 2025
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Posed with a slight smile, the now 8-year-old has shed the long, bouncy curls Drake fans had grown accustomed to.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Pros.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pros. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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