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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
James Powel, USA Today, 26 May 2025
With clear ambitions to bring scalable AI horsepower to workstations and servers, Intel is aiming squarely at the evolving needs of the professional market.
—John Burek, PC Magazine, 26 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
Each worked as professional models before their engagement to Trump.
—James Powel, USA Today, 26 May 2025
With clear ambitions to bring scalable AI horsepower to workstations and servers, Intel is aiming squarely at the evolving needs of the professional market.
—John Burek, PC Magazine, 26 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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In a world where technical capabilities evolve monthly, your choice of which challenges to tackle becomes more important than your existing toolkit.—
Arafat Kabir,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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Post-Monaco, Red Bull hopes the flexi-wing technical directive expected at the Spanish Grand Prix a week later will restore its place at the head of the pecking order.—
Alex Kalinauckas,
New York Times,
21 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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Clay Bishop, animal care specialist at ACS, shared the emotional farewell from staff.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 May 2025
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In the beginning, photography was largely a specialists’ medium, the domain of a few inventors and commercial studios.—
Vince Aletti,
New Yorker,
24 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 maximum charging speed is a respectable 128 kW for the larger battery and 102 kW for the smaller one, which equates to a charge from 10% to 80% in 31 minutes.—
Utkarsh Sood,
New Atlas,
24 May 2025
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Duchene has a respectable 18 individual scoring chances in the playoffs, per Natural Stat Trick, including 11 high-danger ones.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
Noun
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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
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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
Adjective
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Deploying this type of technology at scale could not only help identify at-risk patients for proactive monitoring but also address the global need for medical professionals, with the U.S. alone requiring 122,000 skilled physicians by 2032.—
Max Votek,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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Reporter Kate Bartlett says Ramaphosa, a skilled negotiator who worked alongside Nelson Mandela to end apartheid, may appeal to Trump's transactional side and U.S. efforts to counter China in Africa.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
21 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 29 May. 2025.
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