PRO BONO Synonyms: 21 Similar and Opposite Words

pro bono

adjective

Definition of pro bono

as in nominal

law involving or doing legal work at no cost to the client pro bono work a pro bono case

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Recent Examples of pro bono After Jarmond was fired, Harris was appointed on a pro bono basis ahead of a search to fill the role. — Connor Dullinger, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026 Our pro bono military operations have been conducted with noticeable diffidence. — Robert Stone, Rolling Stone, 11 Sep. 2026 In late 2017, with the help of a tireless pro bono lawyer who worked his case for years, Fred was fully and unconditionally pardoned by the state of Nevada. — Megan Rose, ProPublica, 9 Sep. 2026 Through volunteering and other activities, such as mentorship, fundraising and pro bono consulting, employees can become more engaged in their work, improve their existing skills and develop new ones. — Mark Giordono, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pro bono

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That translates to literally hundreds of millions of Star Wars cards in print, so investors can easily find individual cards or complete sets for nominal prices.

— Bob Woods, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2026
Diesel fuel has been setting nominal record highs – an aftereffect of rising global oil prices as well as a supply bottleneck from refineries damaged by the wars in Ukraine and Iran.

— Natasha Chen, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of nominal

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Since Elon Musk’s purchase of the platform in 2022, the founder has publicly stated that his goal is to make the app’s algorithm — and people’s feeds — free of political bias and more equitable for conservative posters.

— CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 10 Oct. 2026
Sanabria describes himself as an independent, free thinker who wants to help improve the City Beautiful and stay true to its character.

— Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 10 Oct. 2026

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