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
In addition to price, Tarantino says one of the main pros of buying a loose diamond is having more control over the quality of the diamond.
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Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 26 Mar. 2026
The treaty has now officially been signed, providing rules and clarification around revenue sharing, access to funding and data transparency for co-pros.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 26 Mar. 2026
Travel pros continue to recommend it, even as lines have ballooned this week.
—Jeanne Bonner, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026
Here are three stocks favored by some of Wall Street's top pros, according to TipRanks, a platform that ranks analysts based on their past performance.
—Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 22 Mar. 2026
Tax pros are typically focused on saving their clients money.
—Liz Weston, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
The team is made up of trainers, nutrition coaches, and wellness pros, so meals are timed, hikes are guided, and massages are scheduled.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Mar. 2026
All three pros suggest dispensing mousse into your hands rather than directly onto your hair for more even distribution.
—Dominic Cadogan, Glamour, 19 Mar. 2026
While warm day snow can get tougher as the day progresses, starting out with your gear ready for what the local pros suspect will be out there gives you a better crack at a fantastic day.
—Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 18 Mar. 2026
Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 26 Mar. 2026
The treaty has now officially been signed, providing rules and clarification around revenue sharing, access to funding and data transparency for co-pros.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 26 Mar. 2026
Travel pros continue to recommend it, even as lines have ballooned this week.
—Jeanne Bonner, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026
Here are three stocks favored by some of Wall Street's top pros, according to TipRanks, a platform that ranks analysts based on their past performance.
—Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 22 Mar. 2026
Tax pros are typically focused on saving their clients money.
—Liz Weston, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
The team is made up of trainers, nutrition coaches, and wellness pros, so meals are timed, hikes are guided, and massages are scheduled.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Mar. 2026
All three pros suggest dispensing mousse into your hands rather than directly onto your hair for more even distribution.
—Dominic Cadogan, Glamour, 19 Mar. 2026
While warm day snow can get tougher as the day progresses, starting out with your gear ready for what the local pros suspect will be out there gives you a better crack at a fantastic day.
—Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 18 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pros
Noun
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Data from the Fort Lauderdale Downtown Development Authority shows the area has seen a significant population boost in young professionals and young families.—
Amanda Rosa
March 31,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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The mistake many professionals make is treating feedback emotionally instead of analytically.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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In this week’s reader mailbag, Charlotte Observer reporter Alex Zietlow answers questions on the minds of Panthers fans.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
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In fact, many who come are fans of Frank Lloyd Wright.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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