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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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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Recent Examples of pro
Dan Wolken, USA TODAY, 19 Jan. 2023
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
Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2025
Here's what our pros recommend for dusting your bedroom to keep it sanitary and easy to breathe in.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 14 June 2025
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Adjective
The backstory: Since bringing in longtime pro Wayne Ferreira as coach and taking his game more seriously, Tiafoe has really transformed his career over the last couple years.
—Dan Wolken, USA TODAY, 19 Jan. 2023
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
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That was last year’s hopeful mantra for entertainment industry pros battered by layoffs and limited film and TV production.
—Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2025
Here's what our pros recommend for dusting your bedroom to keep it sanitary and easy to breathe in.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 14 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pro
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Highlights from the 23-year-old professional tennis player’s career thus far include a semifinal match at the 2024 Wimbledon tennis tournament and a recent semi-final at the 2025 French Open, against eventual champion Carlos Alcaraz of Spain.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
1 July 2025
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Original price: $249.99 Dry your hair the professional way with a Shark SpeedStyle Pro Flex.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
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Brit Page himself has been a popular fan pick to play 007 since his breakout starring turn in the first season of Netflix/Shondaland’s Bridgerton.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
8 July 2025
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One of our favorite tested nail polishes, the Essie Gel Couture polish, is included in the sale, and other fan favorites, like the Revlon Lustrous Lipstick made the cut, too.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
8 July 2025
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Join two mayors for a conversation on how cities can take a comprehensive approach in underinvested communities.—
Essence,
Essence,
7 July 2025
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The suggestion is also to have a floor so there’s a point at which the earnout is not paid if the metric is for example, below a certain percentage.—
Richard Parker,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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“Pro.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pro. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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