CLINICAL Synonyms: 165 Similar and Opposite Words

clinical

adjective

Definition of clinical next

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 This is individualizing dosing under close medical supervision to address specific clinical situations. —

Jody Dushay, STAT, 29 May 2026 While the researchers and Lilly are optimistic, this is, again, a very small, very preliminary look at the drug in clinical action. —

Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 28 May 2026 My clinical work places me at the intersection of childhood, mobility and brain vulnerability. —

Myron Rolle, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 May 2026 The clinical data does show significant effects but is also imperfect. —

Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for clinical

Recent Examples of Synonyms for clinical

professional

Adjective

That conflict has not only affected politics at home and abroad, but American and international professional sports as well.

— Jon Root OutKick, FOXNews.com, 7 June 2026
The public relations professional and veteran civil rights activist raised enough money in small contributions to qualify for public financing of her campaign.

— Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 6 June 2026