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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
Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
Photographers must purchase a permit for professional photo shoots and commercial photography.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
Joshua Sidorowicz, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
As fashion and functionality increasingly overlap, glasses have become a regular part of daily style — especially for professionals who view accessories as an extension of their personal look.
—Advertorial, Footwear News, 10 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
The professional darts player and reigning Dutch champion, 29, shared an emotional goodbye message to her sport after the Darts Regulation Authority (DRA) ruled that transgender women will not be able to compete in women's competitions on Thursday, April 9.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
Photographers must purchase a permit for professional photo shoots and commercial photography.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
Noun
Tax professionals say people who miss the deadline risk penalties and interest — even when the IRS ultimately owes them money.
—Joshua Sidorowicz, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
As fashion and functionality increasingly overlap, glasses have become a regular part of daily style — especially for professionals who view accessories as an extension of their personal look.
—Advertorial, Footwear News, 10 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for professional
Adjective
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Because most moviegoers aren’t necessarily familiar with the technical aspects of getting inside a character.—
Jennifer Wilson,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026
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Some technical personnel from both teams are still meeting, said the officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to brief the press.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Jean Henri Petit, the head of civil protection for Haiti's Nord department, warned the death toll could yet rise, CBS News partner BBC News reported.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Traditionally, the attorney general’s principal responsibility is to defend the state in civil lawsuits, when a criminal conviction is appealed or if a law is challenged.—
Orlando Sentinel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2026
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This article was created by content specialists using various tools, including AI.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Apr. 2026
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Now, Audemars Piguet is reinterpreting that model through a collaborative platform that brings together both in-house specialists and external craftspeople to co-create highly limited watches.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
14 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The clever tuning of the suspension and the steering wheel -- that's what our engineers are incredibly skilled at.—
Morgan Korn,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Cassie Shortsleeve is a skilled journalist with over a decade of experience reporting for the country's top health, travel, parenting, and lifestyle magazines.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Caligula selected respectable family men of good reputation, who were conspicuous for some physical disability, for a mock fight.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Apr. 2026
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On Sunday evening, a respectable crowd showed up in the Mojave Tent to pay their respects to the Godfather of Punk, who first played Coachella in a reunion with the Stooges in 2003.—
Mikael Wood,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Outside of the labels, Moises AI, a non-generative AI music service that provides tools for musicians (like vocal isolation and mastering) appointed Charlie Puth as its chief music officer earlier this month, with the singer serving as a consultant for the company’s creative and product direction.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Apr. 2026
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Garmin Smartwatch Deal The Garmin Venu 3 is a dedicated health consultant on your wrist.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
14 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The operation follows nearly two years of planning and coordination with specialized contractors and the city, developers said.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Apr. 2026
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For more specialized work, Access and Publisher are included for database management and layout design.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
12 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The atmosphere was hushed and businesslike; this was a routine pretrial hearing, and only a few other spectators joined me in the gallery.—
Patrick Radden Keefe,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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That’s the Philadelphia Flyers’ record in their last 15 games after a businesslike 5-1 win over the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday night at Prudential Center.—
Kevin Kurz,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Professional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/professional. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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