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adjective

Definition of pronext
as in professional
having or showing trained ability in a particular field of knowledge All the the conference attendees thought of themselves as pro coders. He practiced hours on end in hopes of becoming a pro golfer.

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noun

as in fan
a person with a high level of knowledge or skill in a field She plays baseball like a pro.

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preposition

as in for

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Recent Examples of pro
Adjective
At the state level, pro-Trump lawmakers have implemented miniature versions of the SAVE America Act or found other ways to support the president’s vision for voting. — Toluse Olorunnipa, The Atlantic, 4 July 2026 Below are the fruit trees pro gardeners say can be even easier to grow than an apple tree. — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 4 July 2026
Noun
The top two picks in a possibly generational NBA Draft class faced off for the first time as pros last night, with AJ Dybantsa’s Wizards edging Darryn Peterson’s Jazz 92-88. — Chris Branch, New York Times, 10 July 2026 Its 24-600mm zoom lens can handle nearly any scene, its Type 1 sensor rivals the best smartphones for picture quality, and its autofocus system is right up there with what pros are used to from the latest mirrorless cameras. — Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 9 July 2026
Preposition
That matched the second-highest finish by a Sun Devil, the other coming from current PGA pro Jon Rahm in 2016. — Michelle Gardner, The Arizona Republic, 27 May 2021 See All Example Sentences for pro
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pro
  1. professional
  2. fan
  3. for
Adjective
  • Sixty percent use it in their professional lives, while nearly the same number are wary of its impact on the future of the state and society.
    — Tyler Pare, Washington Post, 16 July 2026
  • In addition to bit parts in a couple of feature films, O’Connor made his professional stage debut in a 2013 production of Farragut North and a 2014 production of Versailles.
    — Nick Tabor, Encyclopedia Britannica, 15 July 2026
Definition of professional
Noun
  • Kris Jenner Kim Kardashian Kylie Jenner Kylie reshared a tribute post from a fan account that posted a video of little Kylie dancing with her grandmother.
    — Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 16 July 2026
  • The Panini show may act as a tonic to Italian fans after Italy failed to make the tournament for the third World Cup in a row.
    — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 16 July 2026
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Preposition
  • Muñoz Bravo said that the November midterm elections in the US could open an opportunity for Mexico if Republicans lose their control of Congress.
    — Mauricio Torres, CNN Money, 12 July 2026
  • Under rules brought in for the World Cup, the reviewable decisions and incidents now include mistaken identity when the referee shows a yellow or red card but clearly penalises the wrong player of either team.
    — Stuart James, New York Times, 12 July 2026
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“Pro.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pro. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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