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
For professionals who work with contracts, reports, invoices, or academic documents, PDF Agile consolidates essential PDF functions into a single lifetime license without ongoing subscription fees.
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Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 9 Mar. 2026
Local industry professionals aren’t sitting idly by, with hundreds marching on Parliament in January, demanding immediate action.
—Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 9 Mar. 2026
The migration wave isn’t just limited to young professionals searching for work.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 9 Mar. 2026
Some wine professionals are less sanguine.
—Emily Saladino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Mar. 2026
Politicians are focusing more on white-collar professionals as AI advancements threaten jobs.
—Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 9 Mar. 2026
Results may vary, and achieving financial stability or a high net worth requires personalized planning and consultation with financial professionals.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
Behind every program, every deal, every policy, there are dedicated professionals doing hard work on behalf of the public — often without recognition and always with care.
—John Atkinson, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
The ultimate resource for fashion and beauty industry professionals.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 2 Mar. 2026
Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 9 Mar. 2026
Local industry professionals aren’t sitting idly by, with hundreds marching on Parliament in January, demanding immediate action.
—Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 9 Mar. 2026
The migration wave isn’t just limited to young professionals searching for work.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 9 Mar. 2026
Some wine professionals are less sanguine.
—Emily Saladino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Mar. 2026
Politicians are focusing more on white-collar professionals as AI advancements threaten jobs.
—Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 9 Mar. 2026
Results may vary, and achieving financial stability or a high net worth requires personalized planning and consultation with financial professionals.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
Behind every program, every deal, every policy, there are dedicated professionals doing hard work on behalf of the public — often without recognition and always with care.
—John Atkinson, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
The ultimate resource for fashion and beauty industry professionals.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 2 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for professionals
Noun
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It was reviewed and edited by a team of content specialists.—
Ryan Brennan
March 5,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Mar. 2026
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The program is funded by a $585,000 grant from the state Public Defender’s Office through its Expanded Public Defense grant program, which helps public defenders hire specialists to support clients beyond their immediate legal cases.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Crockett seemed to see enemies everywhere, and closed her campaign lashing out at certain political consultants and reporters.—
Benjamin Wallace-Wells,
New Yorker,
4 Mar. 2026
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As a brokerage built around client advocacy, its professionals were positioned as consultants whose role was to evaluate the full landscape and identify the PEO partner that best aligned with each client’s operational realities and long-term goals.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Professionals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/professionals. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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