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
But financial pros generally advise against making any big changes to your long-term plans based on what’s happening now.
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Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 6 Mar. 2026
Many Southern interior designers also double as yard sale pros!
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2026
Whirlpool electric ranges pros Instead of a huge stable of super-fancy ranges with novel and unconventional features, much of Whirlpool’s range is somewhat straightforward.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 6 Mar. 2026
While celebs are constantly debuting buzzy new shades, the real forecast of what’s next unfolds in salons, where pros interpret inspiration photos and fine-tune custom formulas in real time.
—Amanda Le, InStyle, 5 Mar. 2026
This is the section where the real travel pros stock up.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 5 Mar. 2026
As a young player, Refsnyder learned the value of platooning from teammates like Chris Young and Steve Pearce, seasoned pros who leaned into their strengths.
—Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Tips for Watering Your Garden in the Summer Gardening pros detail the best tips for watering your garden in the summer, so your plants and lawn stay happy and healthy.
—Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 4 Mar. 2026
Or the fact that ATX’s culinary pathway was carved out of that beautiful brick building — too many chefs and front-of-house pros to count.
—Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 27 Feb. 2026
Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 6 Mar. 2026
Many Southern interior designers also double as yard sale pros!
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2026
Whirlpool electric ranges pros Instead of a huge stable of super-fancy ranges with novel and unconventional features, much of Whirlpool’s range is somewhat straightforward.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 6 Mar. 2026
While celebs are constantly debuting buzzy new shades, the real forecast of what’s next unfolds in salons, where pros interpret inspiration photos and fine-tune custom formulas in real time.
—Amanda Le, InStyle, 5 Mar. 2026
This is the section where the real travel pros stock up.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 5 Mar. 2026
As a young player, Refsnyder learned the value of platooning from teammates like Chris Young and Steve Pearce, seasoned pros who leaned into their strengths.
—Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Tips for Watering Your Garden in the Summer Gardening pros detail the best tips for watering your garden in the summer, so your plants and lawn stay happy and healthy.
—Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 4 Mar. 2026
Or the fact that ATX’s culinary pathway was carved out of that beautiful brick building — too many chefs and front-of-house pros to count.
—Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 27 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pros
Noun
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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.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
9 Mar. 2026
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Local industry professionals aren’t sitting idly by, with hundreds marching on Parliament in January, demanding immediate action.—
Christopher Vourlias,
Variety,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The fans, rightfully so, should always overreact.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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The company estimates there are at least a million tennis fans who would pony up for its app and millions more casual fans who might watch for free or listen to a podcast.—
Lucas Shaw,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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