Definition of practitionernext
as in exponent
one who brings an art or science to full realization a French doctor who was once the most famous practitioner of natural childbirth

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Recent Examples of practitioner The same experience could be disruptive for one practitioner but manageable for another, depending on how it was interpreted and supported. Ronald S. Green, The Conversation, 16 July 2026 Most of The Odyssey's adventure scenes are actually stories recounted by Odysseus to the Phaeacians, a sophisticated and extremely hospitable people (the ideal practitioners of xenia). Natasha O'Neill, Vanity Fair, 16 July 2026 This work has been made possible through the dedication of many partners, health care professionals, public health practitioners, volunteers and others who share a commitment to improving community health. Will Richmond, The Providence Journal, 16 July 2026 The most effective practitioners understand that the law is not only about outcomes, but also about the process and the people involved. Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 15 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for practitioner
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Noun
  • His mind didn’t go blank; rather, all the what-ifs multiplied like exponents, crowding his thoughts and rendering him unable to envision anything else.
    Min Jin Lee, New Yorker, 19 July 2026
  • Often categorized along with Bellow and Bernard Malamud as exponents of a particularly Jewish-American sensibility, all three were additionally masters of the American voice.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 4 June 2026
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  • After the destruction of the Temple of Jerusalem, interpreters understood Temple service broadly in terms of study, prayer, and upholding the commandments.
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 July 2026
  • The multilingual teenager who acted as an interpreter between the team and British rescue divers belongs to the Wa ethnic minority and was born stateless.
    H.M.A. Leow, JSTOR Daily, 24 July 2026

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“Practitioner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/practitioner. Accessed 26 Jul. 2026.

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