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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
Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 12 July 2025
The YouTuber, who is also known for his ventures into professional wrestling, boxing, and entrepreneurship, has spent millions of dollars purchasing cards—and then profiting off the millions of views generated from his content.
—Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 12 July 2025
Jp Shaffer, Miami Herald, 30 June 2025
Building on this commitment to consistent image quality across lighting environments, a major result of LG’s collaboration with Hollywood professionals is Ambient Light Compensation, designed to enhance filmmaker-mode accuracy.
—Bae Dongmi, Variety, 30 June 2025
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Adjective
Di Bona closed by citing the importance of the strong professional and personal bonds he’s made along the way after more than 50 years in television.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 12 July 2025
The YouTuber, who is also known for his ventures into professional wrestling, boxing, and entrepreneurship, has spent millions of dollars purchasing cards—and then profiting off the millions of views generated from his content.
—Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 12 July 2025
Noun
Active & trendy neighborhoods for young professionals Miami can deliver both round-the-clock dynamic energy and low-maintenance living, as well as easy access to both work and play.
—Jp Shaffer, Miami Herald, 30 June 2025
Building on this commitment to consistent image quality across lighting environments, a major result of LG’s collaboration with Hollywood professionals is Ambient Light Compensation, designed to enhance filmmaker-mode accuracy.
—Bae Dongmi, Variety, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for professional
Adjective
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Despite technical hiccups and mixed reviews, the numbers told a different story: 34.4 million items sold and 1.2 million new Prime members added in a single day.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
8 July 2025
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The treaty includes mechanisms for dispute resolution, which both India and Pakistan have used over the years to bring up complaints over technical details and differing interpretations of the treaty's language.—
Betsy Joles,
NPR,
8 July 2025
Adjective
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Now, emerging issues abroad such as the Israel-Iran conflict and at home, like the attacks on politicians and ongoing civil unrest over immigration enforcement actions, have all caused ripple effects in New York City.—
Mark Morales,
CNN Money,
4 July 2025
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Soon after Trump took office, senior administration officials rescinded the policy, allowing agents to detain people, including family members, for civil immigration violations at courthouses.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
4 July 2025
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Typically, only a small portion of the peloton put in their full effort in time trials — specialists in the discipline and GC contenders.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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There are countless clinics and specialists around the world, so who are the very best of the best?—
Nia Bowers,
jsonline.com,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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Witnessing Jasper's rapid ascent underscored the transformative potential of AI in specialized sectors.—
Geoff Whitmore,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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On June 17, the administration instructed the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline to end its specialized services for LGBTQ+ youth within the next month.—
Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
1 July 2025
Adjective
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Similarly, other open-wheel drivers like Montoya have been very respectable but not remarkable.—
Jeff Gluck,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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Walker’s pass rush grade of 65.5 ranked a respectable 53rd and his run defense grade of 67.7 was 82nd.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
Noun
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Working with a trainer of behavior consultant to desensitize your dog to fireworks gradually.—
Jennifer Borresen,
USA Today,
4 July 2025
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In Metro Manila, there are as many as 70,000 unsold condos, according to property consultant Colliers Philippines.—
Ian Sayson,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2025
Adjective
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Despite being made by skilled artisans on the Sicilian coast and designed in Sydney, the U.S. market is already one of its main drivers, its founder and interior designer Isabella Wilde said.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
9 July 2025
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While advanced data analytics can flag some of these anomalies, a skilled negotiator with full market visibility can go deeper.—
Eric Steele,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
Adjective
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Their suits and intense businesslike energy sliced through the air.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
9 July 2025
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The five two-tone color options—the boring, businesslike black and gray, plus purple-and-gray lavender, pink-and-baby-blue bubblegum, and the green sage options—are the most fun thing about it, and the lavender and bubblegum colors are particularly eye-catching.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
18 June 2025
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“Professional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/professional. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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