as in professional
having or showing a lack of emotion or interest
She spoke to the patient's family in a clinical tone.
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Immunovant — Shares dropped 6% after the clinical stage immunology company said two late-stage studies investigating batoclimab as a treatment for thyroid eye disease failed.
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Michelle Fox, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2026
Unlike his Paris apartment—transformed into a stark, almost clinical environment—this house reflects a more informal way of living and working.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 2 Apr. 2026
When healing looks different, clinical leaders have a choice.
—Sonia Singh, Rolling Stone, 2 Apr. 2026
What is, in most cases, an individual choice made by adults does not, by itself, constitute a clinical problem that justifies federal correction.
—Cláudia Nunes, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026
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Michelle Fox, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2026
Unlike his Paris apartment—transformed into a stark, almost clinical environment—this house reflects a more informal way of living and working.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 2 Apr. 2026
When healing looks different, clinical leaders have a choice.
—Sonia Singh, Rolling Stone, 2 Apr. 2026
What is, in most cases, an individual choice made by adults does not, by itself, constitute a clinical problem that justifies federal correction.
—Cláudia Nunes, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clinical
professional
Adjective
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All are backed by professional adult singers.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Deputy gangs have no place in a professional law enforcement agency.—
Opinion Staff,
Daily News,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Clinical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clinical. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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