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
Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2026
Followers submitted photos, which the pair—a former pastry chef and marketing pro—curated, and the rest is history.
—Eleni N. Gage, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 May 2026
ABC News, 13 May 2026
And these pigment pros aren’t here to gatekeep.
—Eleni N. Gage, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 May 2026
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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Adjective
The school released a statement on his death, highlighting his collegiate and pro football career.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2026
Followers submitted photos, which the pair—a former pastry chef and marketing pro—curated, and the rest is history.
—Eleni N. Gage, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 May 2026
Noun
Dave Young, recently retired as the golf director at Sleepy Hollow in New York, was never among the club pros who qualified for the PGA Championship.
—ABC News, 13 May 2026
And these pigment pros aren’t here to gatekeep.
—Eleni N. Gage, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 May 2026
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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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pro
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Few would consider purchasing a prime property without a broker, commissioning an aircraft without specialist advice, or acquiring a significant artwork without professional counsel.—
Rachel Ingram,
Robb Report,
16 May 2026
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Iran will implement effective and professional monitoring and control mechanisms in the Strait of Hormuz within the framework of international law, Pezeshkian said without elaborating.—
Skylar Woodhouse,
Fortune,
16 May 2026
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The Grammy winner is known to be a fan of Dôen, having previously worn the brand's Benoit Dress in Noir Wild Rose for dinner with Dakota Johnson at Via Carota in New York City in May 2025.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
17 May 2026
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When the lights came up, fans stood and cheered for the cast.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
17 May 2026
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People such as López often act as unwanted eyes and ears in resource-rich areas of Latin America, the most deadly region in the world for environmentalists, according to the nongovernmental organization Global Witness.—
Marlon González,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
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“Pro.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pro. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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