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
Ashley Poling, a VU graduate and now program manager at T-Kartor, suggested GIS professionals consider how to analyze data while protecting privacy.
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Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
Security professionals argue that the safest way to protect against cyber attacks when using an AI agent is to grant it access to only two of these areas.
—ArsTechnica, 20 Apr. 2026
Join us for our third CNBC Pro LIVE, where investors of all backgrounds - from financial professionals to everyday individuals - come together to cut through the noise and gain actionable strategies for smarter, more disciplined investing.
—Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 20 Apr. 2026
Exactly two weeks after hoisting the championship trophy under blue and gold confetti in Phoenix, the duo stepped back on the floor as professionals for the first time when WNBA training camp opened Sunday.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 20 Apr. 2026
This is about whether the government will respect the freedom of individuals to seek counsel that aligns with their convictions, and the freedom of professionals to offer that counsel without fear of punishment.
—Jeffrey S. Trimbath, Baltimore Sun, 20 Apr. 2026
Industry professionals are noticing that people are once again seeking out these features, and Auctionet design specialist Andreas Siesing is one of them.
—Tessa Cooper, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Apr. 2026
Become a Vogue Business Member—the ultimate resource for fashion and beauty industry professionals.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 20 Apr. 2026
Like many below-the-line Hollywood professionals, Motta and Brockton opted to relocate, buying a home in Slidell, on the north side of Lake Pontchartrain, in 2011.
—Patrick Radden Keefe, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
Security professionals argue that the safest way to protect against cyber attacks when using an AI agent is to grant it access to only two of these areas.
—ArsTechnica, 20 Apr. 2026
Join us for our third CNBC Pro LIVE, where investors of all backgrounds - from financial professionals to everyday individuals - come together to cut through the noise and gain actionable strategies for smarter, more disciplined investing.
—Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 20 Apr. 2026
Exactly two weeks after hoisting the championship trophy under blue and gold confetti in Phoenix, the duo stepped back on the floor as professionals for the first time when WNBA training camp opened Sunday.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 20 Apr. 2026
This is about whether the government will respect the freedom of individuals to seek counsel that aligns with their convictions, and the freedom of professionals to offer that counsel without fear of punishment.
—Jeffrey S. Trimbath, Baltimore Sun, 20 Apr. 2026
Industry professionals are noticing that people are once again seeking out these features, and Auctionet design specialist Andreas Siesing is one of them.
—Tessa Cooper, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Apr. 2026
Become a Vogue Business Member—the ultimate resource for fashion and beauty industry professionals.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 20 Apr. 2026
Like many below-the-line Hollywood professionals, Motta and Brockton opted to relocate, buying a home in Slidell, on the north side of Lake Pontchartrain, in 2011.
—Patrick Radden Keefe, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for professionals
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This article was created by content specialists using various tools, including AI.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Apr. 2026
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Detectives, along with the Coroner’s Division and crime scene specialists, conducted an extensive search of the surrounding area and recovered the skull.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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Gardening consultants will be available to answer questions about native plants and specific habitats.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
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In the meetings, TP-Link’s lawyers and consultants spoke with staff for FCC Commissioners Olivia Trusty and Anna Gomez.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Professionals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/professionals. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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