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
Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Soliman moved to the United States in 2014 after escaping torture and persecution from the Egyptian government for his work assisting journalists to cover pro-democracy movements, his supporters have said.
—Victoria Moorwood, Cincinnati Enquirer, 5 Sep. 2025
Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Financial pros generally recommend stashing three to six months' worth of expenses in cash for when pressing money situations arise.
—Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 29 Aug. 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
Noun
Content creators producing films, music and videos will have access to a fast, free and intuitive app offering pro-level creative control without the pro-level complexity.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Soliman moved to the United States in 2014 after escaping torture and persecution from the Egyptian government for his work assisting journalists to cover pro-democracy movements, his supporters have said.
—Victoria Moorwood, Cincinnati Enquirer, 5 Sep. 2025
Preposition
Find out which of your favorite stars and pros will compete for the Mirrorball trophy this fall.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Financial pros generally recommend stashing three to six months' worth of expenses in cash for when pressing money situations arise.
—Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pro
Adjective
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Seeking professional guidance early is key so that strategies can be examined and coordinated effectively.—
Virginia La Torre Jeker,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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But more than anything, Thomas was among the rare fans in attendance Sunday who understood exactly what professional athletes feel when they are traded, waived, fired, told they are no longer wanted.—
Ian O'Connor,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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This is the same lineup, full of younger and mostly unproven players, that has kept the Rangers on the fringe of the wild card spot, a point of irritation among fans.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Sep. 2025
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One of her biggest, most vocal fans, Ariana Grande, presented the pop legend with the honor.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Sep. 2025
Preposition
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The alert is for Johnson, Miami and Cass counties.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
4 Sep. 2025
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It’s been a big week for The Run-Through’s very own Chloe Malle, who was appointed American Vogue’s Head of Editorial Content on Tuesday.—
Chelsea Daniel,
Vogue,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Pro.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pro. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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