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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
Aya Al-Hakim,
PEOPLE,
27 June 2026
Another troubling accusation has come out about Phil Mickelson, this time from a fellow professional golfer's ex-wife.
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Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
27 June 2026
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2026
One girl suggests that this isn’t the right place for that kind of thing — that Emily should talk to a professional, as if that might be a helpful piece of advice.
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David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
26 June 2026
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Adjective
Katie is supportive of Harry's soccer career Katie has been by her husband's side throughout his professional soccer career and frequently posts about attending his matches and cheering him on.
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Aya Al-Hakim,
PEOPLE,
27 June 2026
Another troubling accusation has come out about Phil Mickelson, this time from a fellow professional golfer's ex-wife.
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Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
27 June 2026
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Account Owners and Beneficiaries should consult with a qualified tax professional before rolling over funds from their 529 plan to contribute to a Roth IRA.
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Sacbee.com,
26 June 2026
One girl suggests that this isn’t the right place for that kind of thing — that Emily should talk to a professional, as if that might be a helpful piece of advice.
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David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
26 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for professional
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Espeland offers a technical explanation.
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According to the company’s latest press release, the testing program is designed to generate engineering data while allowing independent scientists and technical experts to evaluate the platform’s performance.
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But this safeguard falls short — especially given new civil and criminal penalties for election officials that are tucked into this bill.
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Lizzo has strongly and repeatedly denied the allegations, and the civil case is ongoing.
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Teng found a menopause specialist from Midi who discussed the risks and benefits of HRT, and recommended vitamins, supplements, diet and lifestyle changes.
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Concert volume at large venues is largely unregulated, which is why Reddy and other pediatric specialists urge caution for the youngest fans.
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Olise had a right-footer from the top of the box in the opening 10 minutes that required a skilled save from goalkeeper Egil Selvik.
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Dashboards can help surface anomalies, a concentration ratio above target or a revenue trend breaking from projection, but a skilled investor still has to ask whether that pattern signals product-market fit or vulnerability.
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Last year’s Superman was divisive among the hardcore fandom but grossed a very respectable $619 million worldwide, kicking off the new era of DC Studios under co-chairs James Gunn and Peter Safran on a promising note.
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Payload is up to a quite respectable Ford Maverick-edging 1,550 lb (703 kg), and towing capacity doubles from initial projections to 2,000 lb (907 kg).
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After obtaining a bachelor’s in business and a PhD in economics from New York University, Greenspan spent three decades as an economic consultant.
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The 13-page document is on LAFD letterhead and includes email addresses for department officials, representatives of Bass’ office and public relations consultants hired to help shape messaging about the fire.
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While the community effort is significant, volunteers emphasized that more specialized support is required to address the scale of the crisis.
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In addition to supplies, the US and other nations have sent specialized search and rescue teams to help on the ground.
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Rockies manager Warren Schaeffer praised Sugano for his businesslike approach to the game.
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Confirm details in writing early, keep communication brief and businesslike, and build in flexibility where possible.
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“Professional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/professional. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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