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as in technical
having or showing trained ability in a particular field of knowledge
Many of the applicants lacked the professional experience the job required. She had always dreamed of becoming a professional boxer.
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as in civil
in a serious and polite manner
She found his presentation informative and his delivery quite professional. Employees were expected to act in a professional manner when dealing with potential customers.
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as in specialist
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 professional
James Powel, USA Today, 26 May 2025
With clear ambitions to bring scalable AI horsepower to workstations and servers, Intel is aiming squarely at the evolving needs of the professional market.
—John Burek, PC Magazine, 26 May 2025
Jaclyn Westlake, CNBC, 24 May 2025
Human resources professionals lean heavily on AI technology to screen and rank applications and resumes.
—Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 24 May 2025
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Adjective
Each worked as professional models before their engagement to Trump.
—James Powel, USA Today, 26 May 2025
With clear ambitions to bring scalable AI horsepower to workstations and servers, Intel is aiming squarely at the evolving needs of the professional market.
—John Burek, PC Magazine, 26 May 2025
Noun
Meeting industry professionals taught me things that no amount of internet research could provide.
—Jaclyn Westlake, CNBC, 24 May 2025
Human resources professionals lean heavily on AI technology to screen and rank applications and resumes.
—Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 24 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for professional
Adjective
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Either there was some human error along the chain of command issuing evacuations or there was some type of technical error in sending the alerts.—
Grace Toohey,
Los Angeles Times,
21 May 2025
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In a world where technical capabilities evolve monthly, your choice of which challenges to tackle becomes more important than your existing toolkit.—
Arafat Kabir,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
Adjective
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The suit was filed under Idaho Code 6-202, which addresses civil trespassing.—
Rachel Roberts,
Idaho Statesman,
30 May 2025
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The appeal -- as well as the ongoing appeal of Trump's $83 million judgment in the E. Jean Carroll civil case and half-billion-dollar civil fraud case -- is proceeding on uncharted legal grounds as Trump wields the power of the presidency in his defense.—
Peter Charalambous,
ABC News,
30 May 2025
Noun
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Clay Bishop, animal care specialist at ACS, shared the emotional farewell from staff.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 May 2025
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Aside from a handful of bag specialists based at the Hermès headquarters on Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré in Paris, they’re all housed under the same roof.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
24 May 2025
Adjective
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One compelling example of this specialized persuasive technology comes from academia.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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These networks allow for broader, more specialized care tailored to each region’s needs.—
Alicia G Kerber Palma,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2025
Adjective
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The maximum charging speed is a respectable 128 kW for the larger battery and 102 kW for the smaller one, which equates to a charge from 10% to 80% in 31 minutes.—
Utkarsh Sood,
New Atlas,
24 May 2025
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Duchene has a respectable 18 individual scoring chances in the playoffs, per Natural Stat Trick, including 11 high-danger ones.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
Noun
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David Kowalsky is a high-risk security consultant and firearms instructor based in South Florida.—
David Kowalsky,
Sun Sentinel,
29 May 2025
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Gregory Wright, a former classmate who is now an educator and consultant on the show, inspired the role of Gregory Eddie.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
29 May 2025
Adjective
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Deploying this type of technology at scale could not only help identify at-risk patients for proactive monitoring but also address the global need for medical professionals, with the U.S. alone requiring 122,000 skilled physicians by 2032.—
Max Votek,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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Reporter Kate Bartlett says Ramaphosa, a skilled negotiator who worked alongside Nelson Mandela to end apartheid, may appeal to Trump's transactional side and U.S. efforts to counter China in Africa.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
21 May 2025
Adjective
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Guys in dress shoes and trenchcoats toted the Times, folded into tight businesslike rectangles.—
Vinson Cunningham,
New Yorker,
5 May 2025
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There was a businesslike aura about a team known for their bravado — no shouting, no taunting or joking.—
Kelly Iko,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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“Professional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/professional. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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