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noun

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Recent Examples of professional
Adjective
Hiring a professional house cleaner can be nerve-wracking. Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2025 In Miller’s 57-fight professional MMA career, he has only been submitted three times. Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Noun
The day after the dinner, Graham participated in a service for White House staff, including lawyers and administrative professionals, joined by Pastor Greg Laurie and Pastor Jentezen Franklin, who administered communion. Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 19 Apr. 2025 This could include help from family, school, workplace accommodations, or specialized professionals. Heidi Moawad, Md, Verywell Health, 18 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for professional
Recent Examples of Synonyms for professional
Adjective
  • Reports indicate that 10 to 30 percent of interviews – especially for technical roles – now involve some level of deception.
    Gene Marks, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2025
  • The program offers hands-on support, including personalized resume optimization, networking strategy, technical mastery, behavioral interview prep, and more.
    Nia Bowers, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • The disastrous event led to its organizer pleading guilty to wire fraud and settling a class-action civil suit.
    Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 23 Apr. 2025
  • The civil suits are the only remaining legal effort to hold the president accountable for the riot, after two criminal cases against Trump tied to Jan. 6 crumbled last year.
    Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 23 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Patients face long wait times to see these specialists, Edgerly said.
    Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2025
  • Following its acquisition by the UAE’s leading real estate specialist, Aldar, London Square is now refocusing on the prime luxury property market, with a number of exciting high-profile developments launching this year.
    Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 29 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • In addition to production, The Hive Greece will offer animation courses to nurture emerging talent, beginning with a specialized Toon Boom masterclass.
    Jamie Lang, Variety, 23 Apr. 2025
  • Organizations need to evaluate this against their existing identity infrastructure and determine if adopting a specialized solution for AI agents aligns with their architectural strategy.
    Janakiram MSV, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • The definitions of what’s crazy, what’s malicious, what’s polite, normal, and respectable all lost some of their force.
    Michael Brendan Dougherty, National Review, 25 Apr. 2025
  • At least the fielding has looked respectable (ninth in defensive efficiency) and the pitching staff mostly holds its own.
    Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Dalrymple will serve as creative consultant, with John Burnham producing.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 23 Apr. 2025
  • The Little Rock Regional Chamber of Commerce has been selected to serve as the new economic development consultant for Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport/Adams Field.
    Joseph Flaherty, Arkansas Online, 23 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • As usual, Ellie attempts to mask her feelings with sarcasm, but this doesn’t really work with Gail (who’s skilled at doing the same).
    Keith Phipps, Vulture, 28 Apr. 2025
  • However skilled labor shortages are a drawback for those setting up business.
    Paul Williams, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • McCarthy is more known for his businesslike approach to racing.
    John Cherwa, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2025
  • The Islamic Republic may not appear at first glance as a potential hub for U.S. investment, but in his businesslike approach to diplomacy, Trump has consistently spoke of Iran's potential over the years.
    David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Apr. 2025

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“Professional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/professional. Accessed 4 May. 2025.

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