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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
PC Magazine, 29 Sep. 2025
Made by History takes readers beyond the headlines with articles written and edited by professional historians.
—Time, 29 Sep. 2025
Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2025
The redevelopment is one of several projects underway in downtown Fort Lauderdale, which is in the midst of a real estate boom while attracting companies, young professionals and young families in recent years.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 27 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
This program was wildly successful, first as an indie offering and later in a professional setting.
—PC Magazine, 29 Sep. 2025
Made by History takes readers beyond the headlines with articles written and edited by professional historians.
—Time, 29 Sep. 2025
Noun
Comments and direct messages quickly poured in from a wide range of medical professionals, each offering suggestions — from CT scans to MRIs to seeing a physical therapist.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2025
The redevelopment is one of several projects underway in downtown Fort Lauderdale, which is in the midst of a real estate boom while attracting companies, young professionals and young families in recent years.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 27 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for professional
Adjective
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Elsewhere on Lake Geneva are competitors such as Givaudan, (potential) clients such as P&G and Nestle, and technical schools such as EPFL, or the world-famous hospitality business school École hôtelière de Lausanne.—
Peter Vanham,
Fortune,
2 Oct. 2025
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There are obstacles to the creation of a drone wall, namely its financing, management — given its cross-border nature and the diversity of airspace security laws — as well as issues to do with technical integration, according to Miriam McNabb, editor in chief of the online Dronelife publication.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The application window was slashed from the usual month-long period to just nine days, buried during a national crisis when many filmmakers were literally unable to access government offices due to civil unrest.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
27 Sep. 2025
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Many of the people named in the manifesto obtained protection orders through a civil case after the Harmses’ first arrest.—
Alex Brizee,
Idaho Statesman,
27 Sep. 2025
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Our team of pediatric intensive care specialists is fully trained in the most advanced lifesaving and support techniques available, and compassionate, quality care and patient safety are always our top priority.—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
PEOPLE,
25 Sep. 2025
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Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen, another mission specialist who will fly to space for the first time.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
25 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The company offers a wide range of services including live sports broadcasting, streaming, technical production (studios, lighting, equipment), satellite and managed IP transmission and full production for specialized sports TV channels.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
1 Oct. 2025
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Quinn said that some of the specialized capabilities inside Lafayette’s factory would be difficult to replicate out of China.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The series boasted respectable special effects, cool early CGI spaceship design, and old-fashioned space escapades.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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When Sotheby’s rolled out a selection of Grateful Dead memorabilia in October 2021, a mango yellow T-shirt made in 1967 and featuring the band’s logo was expected to rake in a respectable $6,000 to $8,000.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Mom Eva Govea went to Abide for her prenatal and postpartum care, and also met with a lactation consultant and was able to buy donor milk through Abide.—
Ciara McCarthy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Sep. 2025
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Schwenz has previously worked with Leonardo DiCaprio, Meghan Markle, Arianna Huffington, Comcast and Viacom as a public relations consultant.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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La Galerie du 19M Tokyo, which opens to the public on Tuesday, underlines the importance of skilled labor in the face of AI, generational transition and debate about the value of luxury goods, as the house prepares for the first show by its new artistic director Matthieu Blazy.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
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The additional hurdle for H-1B visas—a category for high-skilled workers that many tech companies rely upon—could undermine America’s ability to attract top tech talent, Bansal explained.—
Kristin Stoller,
Fortune,
29 Sep. 2025
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As the subject of Materialists, Lucy’s coolness evolves from a businesslike need to maintain control over a situation.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
22 Aug. 2025
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And how would the famously gruff and businesslike Belichick work with nineteen-year-olds?—
Ian Crouch,
New Yorker,
21 Aug. 2025
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“Professional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/professional. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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