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
Noun
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This Uptown hotel—thanks to its hopping bar and restaurant—has long been the premiere party destination for Dallas young professionals.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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For authentication, security professionals now contend with service accounts, API keys, OAuth tokens, robotic process automation secrets and agentic AI systems that now outnumber human identities in most enterprises.—
Morey Haber,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Noun
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The score alone might make the fans happy.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
1 June 2026
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Watermelon Pool was first published in Korea in 2015, and this new English translation brings its wonderfully surreal story and artwork to a new audience of imaginative young fans.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 June 2026
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“Pros.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pros. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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