as in specialists
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 professionals
To address this, researchers used information from the Nurses’ Health Study and the Health Professionals Follow-Up Study, tracking healthcare professionals from midlife through older age.
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Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 10 Feb. 2026
CompTIA, the leading IT certification body, launches SecAI+ this month — the industry’s first certification specifically designed for AI security professionals.
—Kevin J. Conlan, Hartford Courant, 9 Feb. 2026
Canaccord upgrades Doximity to buy from hold Canaccord says buy the dip in the digital platform for medical professionals.
—Michael Bloom, CNBC, 9 Feb. 2026
The Chengdu finals demonstrated strong interest from students, hobbyists, and technology professionals.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 Feb. 2026
Its dealer network generates over 7,000 jobs, with a broader ecosystem of professionals working together to deliver progress and impact, guided by global-level training programs.
—CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
At the top of my itinerary was the Seoul Nail Expo, a yearly gathering of nail professionals showcasing the latest in Korean nail technology.
—Rosa Pyo, Allure, 9 Feb. 2026
Medical professionals use blood tests and other scans to diagnose a pulmonary embolism, the clinic adds, and can treat them in a number of ways depending on the severity, including said blood thinners or other therapies and procedures.
—Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
Young professionals, empty nesters, startups and visitors all look for places that feel authentic and alive.
—Tim Giuliani, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Feb. 2026
Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 10 Feb. 2026
CompTIA, the leading IT certification body, launches SecAI+ this month — the industry’s first certification specifically designed for AI security professionals.
—Kevin J. Conlan, Hartford Courant, 9 Feb. 2026
Canaccord upgrades Doximity to buy from hold Canaccord says buy the dip in the digital platform for medical professionals.
—Michael Bloom, CNBC, 9 Feb. 2026
The Chengdu finals demonstrated strong interest from students, hobbyists, and technology professionals.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 Feb. 2026
Its dealer network generates over 7,000 jobs, with a broader ecosystem of professionals working together to deliver progress and impact, guided by global-level training programs.
—CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
At the top of my itinerary was the Seoul Nail Expo, a yearly gathering of nail professionals showcasing the latest in Korean nail technology.
—Rosa Pyo, Allure, 9 Feb. 2026
Medical professionals use blood tests and other scans to diagnose a pulmonary embolism, the clinic adds, and can treat them in a number of ways depending on the severity, including said blood thinners or other therapies and procedures.
—Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
Young professionals, empty nesters, startups and visitors all look for places that feel authentic and alive.
—Tim Giuliani, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for professionals
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While no evacuations had been ordered on Thursday morning, authorities have asked residents to stay indoors as rescue workers and hazmat specialists address the area.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Toby Trujillo, a professor in the clinical pharmacy department at the University of Colorado Anschutz, said emerging AI tools could help doctors identify the correct dose for a patient, as well as prioritize which patients need to be seen by specialists.—
David Cox,
NBC news,
5 Feb. 2026
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In response, Walz issued an executive order activating cyber-security specialists from the Minnesota National Guard, and the FBI and private consultants quickly became involved.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
12 Feb. 2026
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An entire cottage industry of startups and consultants has emerged to help retailers and brands ensure their products appear in AI search results, a field called Generative Engine Optimization.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Professionals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/professionals. Accessed 13 Feb. 2026.
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