profession

noun

prə-ˈfe-shən How to pronounce profession (audio)
Definition of professionnext
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

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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

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Recent Examples of profession The drop in median age is because older workers are leaving the profession, putting more strain on the industry, ADP said. — Medora Lee, USA Today, 25 July 2026 Anthony Hernandez toils in the brutish profession that is a mixed martial arts fighter, no wimps allowed. — Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 25 July 2026 Not only is this profession highly exposed to AI, the experts largely agree that stargazers will be replaced by robots and algorithms. — Jim Edwards, Fortune, 22 July 2026 The activist said he’s seen AI affect ride-hail drivers, therapists, architects, designers and other professions. — Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 22 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for profession
Recent Examples of Synonyms for profession
  1. declaration
  2. vocation
  3. assertion
  4. occupation
  5. insistence
  6. work
  7. claim
  8. employment
Noun
  • In Rome, Maria Ressa, a 2021 Nobel Peace Prize laureate and a co-rapporteur for the declaration, said that the world has already experienced its Trinity Test moment with AI.
    — Kevin Holden Platt, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • These mutual declarations of victory ultimately could not save the memorandum.
    — Erik Lin-Greenberg, Foreign Affairs, 31 July 2026
Definition of declaration
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  • Freelancers, whether artists, journalists or teachers, need proof of their vocation with, say, a diploma or a license, along with evidence of financial means.
    — Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 14 July 2026
  • McElwee’s brother, having followed their father into the medical profession, received mentorship and experienced the glow of paternal pride, whereas McElwee’s youthful filmmaking vocation was met with bewilderment and doubt.
    — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 10 July 2026
Definition of vocation
Noun
  • But authorities boast that the state has lately become a model for reducing mob mayhem — an assertion that many find suspect.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 26 July 2026
  • In the film, however, Odysseus’s falsehoods have dire consequences, an apparent reflection of the biblical assertion that false witness is a sin.
    — Luis Parrales, The Atlantic, 26 July 2026
Definition of assertion
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  • And the divide is especially stark for workers without bachelor’s degrees; nearly two-thirds of city occupations do not require a four-year degree, but their median wage is almost $60,000 lower than for occupations that do.
    — Emma Pfohman, New York Daily News, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The Glenwood native and Bloom High School graduate tried a few occupations after high school but wasn’t all that comfortable with them.
    — Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of occupation
Noun
  • From the outset, the foundation was shaped by his authentic interest in supporting AIDS research and his insistence on listening to people with lived experience of the epidemic, Aslett said.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 July 2026
  • And a crypto market structure bill is snagged over Democrats’ insistence over ethics rules for the president.
    — Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 23 July 2026
Definition of insistence
Noun
  • According to research led by Robin Ely of Harvard University, leadership development involves deep identity work.
    — Melissa A. Wheeler, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
  • Wi-Fi was quite fast—backed by Starlink—and able to support Zoom calls and remote work.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026
Definition of work
Noun
  • The claim and counterclaim are among serious allegations – including of smear campaigns and embezzlement – aired in multiple court cases now swirling around the production of the Australian musical comedy.
    — Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 22 July 2026
  • During years of low claim usage, or good years, the savings generated are enjoyed by the carrier.
    — Kumar Rupesh, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of claim
Noun
  • That conversation led her to create her own employment application, organize hiring events and interview prospective employees.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026
  • The more consequential ambition is to connect women not only to each other, but also to the employment, entrepreneurial and commercial opportunities surrounding one of the world’s fastest-growing sports.
    — Jacques Ledbetter, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
Definition of employment

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“Profession.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/profession. Accessed 2 Aug. 2026.

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