as in professionals
a person with a high level of knowledge or skill in a field
She plays baseball like a pro.
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Recent Examples of pros
Then there’s the issue of matte versus shimmer—and for mature skin, most pros say there’s only one right answer.
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Jenny Berg, Glamour, 29 May 2026
According to our pros, this flower causes confusion and takes up valuable space and resources that could be directed to milkweed instead.
—Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 28 May 2026
Frigidaire dishwasher pros These dishwashers offer excellent performance and all the same features as other leading brands at a lower price point.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 28 May 2026
The Cruz-Cantwell bill contemplates limiting college sports eligibility to five years and excluding former pros, including those who played abroad.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 27 May 2026
There are definite pros to this approach.
—Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 27 May 2026
Each mortgage type comes has its pros, cons and ideal buyer.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 20 May 2026
There are pros but there are also cons.
—Patricia Fersch, Forbes.com, 19 May 2026
Here, pros located throughout the region highlight six of their favorite categories of hallway paint colors—ranging from simple to bold—that will make your home sing in no time.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 19 May 2026
Jenny Berg, Glamour, 29 May 2026
According to our pros, this flower causes confusion and takes up valuable space and resources that could be directed to milkweed instead.
—Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 28 May 2026
Frigidaire dishwasher pros These dishwashers offer excellent performance and all the same features as other leading brands at a lower price point.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 28 May 2026
The Cruz-Cantwell bill contemplates limiting college sports eligibility to five years and excluding former pros, including those who played abroad.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 27 May 2026
There are definite pros to this approach.
—Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 27 May 2026
Each mortgage type comes has its pros, cons and ideal buyer.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 20 May 2026
There are pros but there are also cons.
—Patricia Fersch, Forbes.com, 19 May 2026
Here, pros located throughout the region highlight six of their favorite categories of hallway paint colors—ranging from simple to bold—that will make your home sing in no time.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 19 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pros
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The Les Arcs focus is organized in partnership with ICAA – Instituto de la Cinematografía y de las Artes Audiovisuales – which will bring a delegation of film industry professionals to the festival and Industry Village.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
8 June 2026
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Concerns have been raised repeatedly by women in custody, their families, advocates, attorneys, medical professionals, and the public.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
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Nilles, meanwhile, won over fans from her first cymbal crash and wove through every drumming nuance created by Peart.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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By the time the series moved to Chicago, the enmity between the New York and Chicago teams—and between the Yankees’ and the Cubs’ fans—was focused on Ruth.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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“Pros.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pros. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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