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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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The Lakers sometimes felt as if they were backed by a manifest destiny more than ruthless competence.—
Mike Vorkunov,
New York Times,
19 June 2025
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Sherrill prevailed with 34% of the vote after a campaign that promised competence and spotlighted her resume as a Navy veteran and former federal prosecutor.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
18 June 2025
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“Professionalism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/professionalism. Accessed 24 Jun. 2025.
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