as in professional
having or showing trained ability in a particular field of knowledge
All the the conference attendees thought of themselves as pro coders. He practiced hours on end in hopes of becoming a pro golfer.
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as in fan
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 pro
Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
But the second-year Tour pro made his first time around TPC Sawgrass a memorable one during Thursday's first round.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
Dan Wolken, USA TODAY, 19 Jan. 2023
That matched the second-highest finish by a Sun Devil, the other coming from current PGA pro Jon Rahm in 2016.
—Michelle Gardner, The Arizona Republic, 27 May 2021
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Noun
On a more serious note, this tournament also provides another pathway to Augusta National for the 31-year-old pro.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
But the second-year Tour pro made his first time around TPC Sawgrass a memorable one during Thursday's first round.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
Preposition
The backstory: Since bringing in longtime pro Wayne Ferreira as coach and taking his game more seriously, Tiafoe has really transformed his career over the last couple years.
—Dan Wolken, USA TODAY, 19 Jan. 2023
That matched the second-highest finish by a Sun Devil, the other coming from current PGA pro Jon Rahm in 2016.
—Michelle Gardner, The Arizona Republic, 27 May 2021
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In Miller’s 57-fight professional MMA career, he has only been submitted three times.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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At 1:01 pm, tee time is scheduled for three players who, while not among the top favorites, will undoubtedly have the fans' full attention due to their extensive track record in professional golf.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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The wait is over for fans anticipating the beginning of Grand Slam Track.—
Katelyn Hutchison,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Add Pierce Brosnan to the list of George Clooney's fans!—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Attorneys for both the NCAA and the plaintiff class denied any such arrangement.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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The outlook for others, however, is on shakier ground.—
Adam B. Vary,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2025
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“Pro.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pro. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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