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
And no one knows that better than professionals.
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Jennifer Zyman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Apr. 2026
The findings are based on a survey of 161 CFOs and other finance professionals, with 77% at companies with up to 4,999 employees, 18% at companies with 5,000–19,999 employees, and 7% with 20,000 or more employees.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 27 Apr. 2026
The distinction between users and professionals is sometimes clear and other times not so obvious.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Apr. 2026
Factors like greenhouse gas emissions, production methods, and energy sources are difficult even for industry professionals to fully assess—let alone everyday consumers.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 27 Apr. 2026
Many years later, when Hitler was Reich chancellor, his chief architect would observe that despite being head of state of Germany, the Führer was still drawing stage designs and scene sketches, spending weeks at a time on these creations and showing them to professionals.
—Literary Hub, 27 Apr. 2026
The Society for Editing, a national group of editing professionals, educators and students.
—Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Greater weight should be given to longitudinal treatment records and the opinions of treating mental health professionals.
—Jeffrey Freedman, Sun Sentinel, 27 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
Jennifer Zyman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Apr. 2026
The findings are based on a survey of 161 CFOs and other finance professionals, with 77% at companies with up to 4,999 employees, 18% at companies with 5,000–19,999 employees, and 7% with 20,000 or more employees.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 27 Apr. 2026
The distinction between users and professionals is sometimes clear and other times not so obvious.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Apr. 2026
Factors like greenhouse gas emissions, production methods, and energy sources are difficult even for industry professionals to fully assess—let alone everyday consumers.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 27 Apr. 2026
Many years later, when Hitler was Reich chancellor, his chief architect would observe that despite being head of state of Germany, the Führer was still drawing stage designs and scene sketches, spending weeks at a time on these creations and showing them to professionals.
—Literary Hub, 27 Apr. 2026
The Society for Editing, a national group of editing professionals, educators and students.
—Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Greater weight should be given to longitudinal treatment records and the opinions of treating mental health professionals.
—Jeffrey Freedman, Sun Sentinel, 27 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
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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More consumers are interested in healthy alternatives, and a stigma that once existed around sobriety is starting to vanish, Dave Williams, president of beverage alcohol industry consultants, Bump Williams, previously told USA TODAY.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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Over months of reporting, Marcus spoke with dozens of clemency recipients, lawyers, historians, and the consultants offering clients their pardon expertise.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Professionals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/professionals. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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