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Recent Examples of professionalism
The Karen Read retrial returned to examining physical evidence in the case after multiple days examining a lack of professionalism by certain case investigators.
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Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 15 May 2025
As the mysterious contract killer Vincent, Cruise brings his usual on-screen qualities — strict professionalism, precise physicality, ruthless persistence — but turns them on their head to embody a terrifying, amoral murderer.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 24 May 2025
When Arne Slot first arrived at Liverpool, he was blown away by Salah’s attitude and professionalism.
—Gregg Evans, New York Times, 21 May 2025
Even if Cooper struggles to play anywhere close to his Pro Bowl level from earlier in his career, his professionalism and experience could help the Jets and their young roster tremendously.
—Seth Quinn, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 May 2025
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Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 15 May 2025
As the mysterious contract killer Vincent, Cruise brings his usual on-screen qualities — strict professionalism, precise physicality, ruthless persistence — but turns them on their head to embody a terrifying, amoral murderer.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 24 May 2025
When Arne Slot first arrived at Liverpool, he was blown away by Salah’s attitude and professionalism.
—Gregg Evans, New York Times, 21 May 2025
Even if Cooper struggles to play anywhere close to his Pro Bowl level from earlier in his career, his professionalism and experience could help the Jets and their young roster tremendously.
—Seth Quinn, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for professionalism
competence
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Meyers uses Ben as a symbol of quiet competence and grace in a world Jules occupies, which is often overwhelmed by noise and speed.—
Travis Bean,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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As Special Counsel, my team and I will make every effort to restore competence and integrity to the Executive Branch — with priority on eliminating waste, fraud, and abuse in the federal workforce and revitalize the Rule of Law and Fairness in Hatch Act enforcement.—
Katherine Faulders,
ABC News,
30 May 2025
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“Professionalism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/professionalism. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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