as in specialists
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 professionals
Our clients are generally professionals seeking experiential luxury.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026
These professionals apply data analytics, GPS, sensor technology, and drone usage to optimize crop yields and input use.
—Metro Creative Services, Boston Herald, 16 Mar. 2026
Chalamet has drawn the ire of both the theater community and creative professionals overall since his comments during a Variety and CNN Town Hall in February went viral on social media.
—Sharareh Drury, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Mar. 2026
The political alignment of the 20th century, when workers tended to favor Democrats and professionals Republicans, has been reversed in the 21st.
—George Packer, The Atlantic, 16 Mar. 2026
Before the event, a GDC poll of 2,300 video game professionals found that one third were laid off in the past two years.
—Roland Li, San Francisco Chronicle, 16 Mar. 2026
Don’t leave money on the table, professionals advise.
—Francine Knowles, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
Yahkeim died an hour later, despite efforts by paramedics and medical professionals.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 16 Mar. 2026
Besides, the cork is out of the bottle, so restaurant professionals might as well find ways to embrace AI models, Rodil says.
—Emily Saladino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Mar. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026
These professionals apply data analytics, GPS, sensor technology, and drone usage to optimize crop yields and input use.
—Metro Creative Services, Boston Herald, 16 Mar. 2026
Chalamet has drawn the ire of both the theater community and creative professionals overall since his comments during a Variety and CNN Town Hall in February went viral on social media.
—Sharareh Drury, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Mar. 2026
The political alignment of the 20th century, when workers tended to favor Democrats and professionals Republicans, has been reversed in the 21st.
—George Packer, The Atlantic, 16 Mar. 2026
Before the event, a GDC poll of 2,300 video game professionals found that one third were laid off in the past two years.
—Roland Li, San Francisco Chronicle, 16 Mar. 2026
Don’t leave money on the table, professionals advise.
—Francine Knowles, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
Yahkeim died an hour later, despite efforts by paramedics and medical professionals.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 16 Mar. 2026
Besides, the cork is out of the bottle, so restaurant professionals might as well find ways to embrace AI models, Rodil says.
—Emily Saladino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for professionals
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These units include combat controllers, pararescuemen, and tactical air control specialists.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Mar. 2026
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Access to mental health specialists trained in understanding the risks of violent extremism can make a huge difference, said Brette Steele, president of Eradicate Hate Global Summit, which formed in 2018 in the aftermath of the Tree of Life Synagogue massacre in Pittsburgh.—
Natalie Eilbert,
jsonline.com,
19 Mar. 2026
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Actor Issa Rae, musician Bela Fleck and author Louise Penny were among the numerous artists who withdrew from appearances, while consultants such as musician Ben Folds and singer Renée Fleming resigned.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
18 Mar. 2026
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Email trail The Dallas Morning News reviewed nearly 5,000 pages of emails exchanged over the past 12 months among city officials, consultants and others at City Hall.—
Nick Wooten,
Dallas Morning News,
17 Mar. 2026
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