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as in technical
having or showing trained ability in a particular field of knowledge
Many of the applicants lacked the professional experience the job required. She had always dreamed of becoming a professional boxer.
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as in civil
in a serious and polite manner
She found his presentation informative and his delivery quite professional. Employees were expected to act in a professional manner when dealing with potential customers.
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as in specialist
a person with a high level of knowledge or skill in a field
If you want the job done right, you really should hire a professional.
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Recent Examples of professional
Audrey Noble, Vogue, 30 May 2026
On the professional review aggregate site Metacritic, K-POPS!
—Jeff Benjamin, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
Melanie Cree, The Conversation, 29 May 2026
This week, the ballet center’s longtime owners and directors, Zola Dishong and Richard Cammack, announced that two other ballet professionals will take over their studio space on North Broadway in Walnut Creek.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
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Adjective
Griscti says that stylists will likely have professional-grade hair tools that will leave your hair in better condition than a pair of kitchen scissors will.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 30 May 2026
On the professional review aggregate site Metacritic, K-POPS!
—Jeff Benjamin, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
Noun
In a study published on May 12, 2026, in the medical journal The Lancet, an international team of researchers and health professionals formally announced the renaming of the condition to polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome, or PMOS.
—Melanie Cree, The Conversation, 29 May 2026
This week, the ballet center’s longtime owners and directors, Zola Dishong and Richard Cammack, announced that two other ballet professionals will take over their studio space on North Broadway in Walnut Creek.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for professional
Adjective
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This case study highlights the technical specs, operational profile, and broader impacts of Tasmania’s electric ferry—arguably a harbinger of shipping’s clean-energy future.—
Srishti Gupta,
Interesting Engineering,
31 May 2026
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Havertz might be preferred at No 9 given the technical level of Arsenal’s opposition, as well as PSG’s pressing capabilities, which might require longer passes into the front line to circumnavigate.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
31 May 2026
Adjective
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Traditional shore power projects can take three to seven years or more to complete, often requiring substation upgrades, grid reinforcement, major civil works, and lengthy permitting processes.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
31 May 2026
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Her Majesty wed King Charles, then Prince Charles, in a 2005 civil ceremony.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
31 May 2026
Noun
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This article was created by content specialists using various tools, including AI.—
Ryan Brennan
June 2,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2026
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At Miraval Berkshires, guests are immersed in an intimate, nature-rich setting that invites connection, whether that means getting to know others, engaging with our expert specialists, exploring team challenges, or participating in ceremonies grounded in traditional wisdom.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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Workshop bookings from tourists are helping skilled craftspeople stay in business — and keeping the techniques themselves from disappearing.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
29 May 2026
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Evergreen Valley College sits right in the heart of East San José and produces talented, skilled graduates who are ready to work.—
Mercury News Editorial Board,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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The Miami Dolphins’ offense perked up Wednesday, delivering a respectable showing on the second day of the team’s mandatory minicamp.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2026
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Gustafsson’s game isn't about his offense despite having some elements (above-average skating and respectable handling for a big man).—
Scott Wheeler,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
Noun
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Accessibility There are ramps at the entrance, and four accessible rooms—one on each floor—that have been tweaked and updated with help from outside consultants.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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As part of the ethics review, the ethics consultant would draw on their knowledge of policies, laws and ethical precedent about withdrawing life-sustaining treatment to provide some guardrails for the situation.—
Jennifer McCurdy,
The Conversation,
2 June 2026
Adjective
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Supporters of the project argue that maintaining that advantage will require continued investment in specialized facilities, which are often too expensive for individual organizations to build on their own.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
31 May 2026
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That reality has shaped the honey badger into one of evolution’s most specialized little predators.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
Adjective
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Rockies manager Warren Schaeffer praised Sugano for his businesslike approach to the game.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
23 May 2026
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Confirm details in writing early, keep communication brief and businesslike, and build in flexibility where possible.—
Rebecca L. Palmer,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 May 2026
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“Professional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/professional. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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