clinical

Definition of clinicalnext
as in professional
having or showing a lack of emotion or interest She spoke to the patient's family in a clinical tone.

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Recent Examples of clinical Evvy, a women’s health company, has a vaginal microbiome at-home test, and members receive a clinical review of the results. Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 9 Jan. 2026 The new feature will be a hub where people can upload their medical records, including lab results, visit summaries, and clinical history. Angela Haupt, Time, 9 Jan. 2026 Together, the lineup shows how exoskeletons are moving beyond clinical rehab and toward everyday mobility support. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 8 Jan. 2026 Without contrast, adds Simon, the look might come off as too clinical, like a doctor's lab coat. Katherine J Igoe, InStyle, 8 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for clinical
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professional
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  • The move reflects a shifting tennis sponsorship landscape, with classic brands long associated with the professional tour, like Fila, Sergio Tacchini, and Ellesse, being replaced by younger activewear brands like FP Movement, Lululemon, and Vuori.
    Jessica Schiffer, Vogue, 14 Jan. 2026
  • While their roomy, wide-leg silhouette calls Lopez’s style to mind, their sleek black shade and professional details remind us of Lawrence’s pair.
    Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026

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“Clinical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clinical. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.

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