PROFESSIONALISM Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

professionalism

noun

Definition of professionalism

as in expertness

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Recent Examples of professionalism Its quincunx to Saturn in your 10th House of Career may ask you to balance care with professionalism. — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 14 Aug. 2026 Adkinson, the sheriff, says his office prioritizes professionalism and respect. — Marisa Peñaloza, NPR, 14 Aug. 2026 What had felt like needless perfectionism now looked like professionalism. — Mark Nevins, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026 The team takes their time with every detail, the presentation and professionalism part of the point. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for professionalism

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competence

Noun

Government agencies should be expected to demonstrate the same commitment to competence, transparency, and adherence to the law.

— Sreedhar Potarazu, Baltimore Sun, 19 Aug. 2026
And because cognition is so closely tied to a person’s sense of competence and identity, those changes can be surprisingly frightening.

— Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 19 Aug. 2026

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