PROFESSIONALISM Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

professionalism

noun

Definition of professionalism next

as in expertness

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Recent Examples of professionalism Observing other artists’ preparations – their professionalism, their focus, their offstage discipline – has pushed him to expand his own creative choices. —

Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 20 Mar. 2026 Steve has represented our organization with tremendous class, professionalism and passion for nearly 30 years. —

Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 18 Mar. 2026 Many never had the honor of meeting him, but anyone who watched him knows his professionalism and positivity shined through. —

Jenna Deangelis, CBS News, 16 Mar. 2026 Accountability, professionalism, and transparency create a leadership presence that is not predicated upon hierarchy and which encourages exploration and ideas. —

Maria Williams, USA Today, 16 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for professionalism

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competence

Noun

And my point on this, Jon, is this goes to competence.

— ABC News, ABC News, 22 Mar. 2026
Creativity is another way of organizing competence.

— Big Think, Big Think, 20 Mar. 2026

Definition of competence

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