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
Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 July 2025
The three-year pro finished the win with 24 points on 8/10 shooting.
—Tony East, Forbes.com, 12 July 2025
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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
Preposition
More Details on the 2025 Real Simple Home For this year's RS Home, six interior design pros transformed a four-bedroom penthouse suite.
—Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 July 2025
The three-year pro finished the win with 24 points on 8/10 shooting.
—Tony East, Forbes.com, 12 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pro
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The organization oversees 20 national events annually and offers competitive opportunities across all levels of the sport from youth and grassroots racing to professional competition.—
Caroline Fitzgerald,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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Four celebrities left us this week, including giants like WWE professional wrestler Hulk Hogan and rocker Ozzy Osbourne, known for Black Sabbath as well as his solo work.—
Chad Murphy,
The Enquirer,
26 July 2025
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From immersive fan zones to interactive panels, the W gave its growing audience more access than ever before.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
21 July 2025
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Winn said that fan encounter did not happen at Eastern Market, which is is probably good for the chickens, given the number of slaughterhouses nearby.—
M.L. Elrick,
Freep.com,
21 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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Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
6 July 2025
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“Pro.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pro. Accessed 1 Aug. 2025.
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