Synonyms of profession

profession

noun

prə-ˈfe-shən 

1

as in declaration

a solemn and often public declaration of the truth or existence of something

the weekly profession of faith by the members of the congregation

Synonyms & Similar Words

• declaration
• assertion
• insistence
• claim
• announcement
• allegation
• affirmation
• proclamation
• avowal
• asseveration
• argument
• protestation
• pronouncement
• justification
• avouchment
• confirmation
• rationalization
• reason
• vindication
• reaffirmation
• reconfirmation

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• question
• challenge
• dispute
• disclaimer
• disavowal
• refutation
• rebuttal
• contradiction
• denial
• negation
• confutation
• disproof

2

as in vocation

the activity by which one regularly makes a living

a gifted communicator, he was very good at his chosen profession: teaching

Synonyms & Similar Words

• vocation
• occupation
• work
• employment
• line
• calling
• job
• trade
• game
• duty
• livelihood
• business
• mission
• living
• task
• art
• position
• lay
• enterprise
• field
• place
• assignment
• office
• lifework
• engagement
• métier
• call
• situation
• function
• craft
• racket
• gig
• handicraft
• appointment
• post
• workload
• load
• handcraft
• billet
• berth

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• pursuit
• hobby
• avocation

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of profession

Other people who have these kinds of professions can challenge themselves by not relying on navigation devices, and their brains will likely benefit from it, Wood says. — Renée Onque, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026

Commercial property management is its own profession with its own language, priorities, financial drivers and legal complexities. — David Crown, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026

My profession requires me to operate in imperfect systems of care. — Jennifer Adaeze Okwerekwu, STAT, 1 Sep. 2026

These programs also build the leadership capacity our profession needs. — Mary Ellen Randall, IEEE Spectrum, 1 Sep. 2026