as in exponents
one who brings an art or science to full realization
a French doctor who was once the most famous practitioner of natural childbirth
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Recent Examples of practitioners
Pat Cooligan owns multiple Renzo Gracie academies, which are named after his mentor and master instructor, one of the many Brazilian Jiu Jitsu practitioners in the legendary Gracie family.
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Steve Gorches, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
Unifying this data into a cohesive infrastructure may ultimately translate into better clinical conversations, where patients can arrive informed, and practitioners can gain context in advance.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 7 Feb. 2026
Disappointed with mainstream health care, Mihich sought help from energy healers, spiritualists, and other alternative-medicine practitioners and entrepreneurs, who regularly supported her aversion to psychiatric medications, according to Sarah and Torina.
—Elizabeth Bruenig, The Atlantic, 4 Feb. 2026
And the Rays are the industry’s leading practitioners of three-team trades.
—Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
Some doctors and longevity practitioners had recently questioned whether AG1 has any significant benefit.
—Aria Bendix, NBC news, 3 Feb. 2026
In the review committee’s report, board members stated that moving forward, MAID practitioners should better evaluate possible sources of external pressure or coercion.
—Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 3 Feb. 2026
Guests are able to arrange consults with local amchi—traditional Bhutanese doctors—and resident practitioners will lead mindfulness and breathwork sessions.
—Jen Murphy, Outside, 1 Feb. 2026
Our global forum was extended through a faculty of distinguished practitioners.
—Catherine Taft, Artforum, 1 Feb. 2026
Steve Gorches, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
Unifying this data into a cohesive infrastructure may ultimately translate into better clinical conversations, where patients can arrive informed, and practitioners can gain context in advance.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 7 Feb. 2026
Disappointed with mainstream health care, Mihich sought help from energy healers, spiritualists, and other alternative-medicine practitioners and entrepreneurs, who regularly supported her aversion to psychiatric medications, according to Sarah and Torina.
—Elizabeth Bruenig, The Atlantic, 4 Feb. 2026
And the Rays are the industry’s leading practitioners of three-team trades.
—Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
Some doctors and longevity practitioners had recently questioned whether AG1 has any significant benefit.
—Aria Bendix, NBC news, 3 Feb. 2026
In the review committee’s report, board members stated that moving forward, MAID practitioners should better evaluate possible sources of external pressure or coercion.
—Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 3 Feb. 2026
Guests are able to arrange consults with local amchi—traditional Bhutanese doctors—and resident practitioners will lead mindfulness and breathwork sessions.
—Jen Murphy, Outside, 1 Feb. 2026
Our global forum was extended through a faculty of distinguished practitioners.
—Catherine Taft, Artforum, 1 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for practitioners
Noun
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The prime exponents are Brentford, with whom Gronnemark has worked on a consultancy basis.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Fred Beam and Julian Ortiz will serve as American Sign Language interpreters.—
Catherine Messier,
The Providence Journal,
8 Feb. 2026
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Fred Beam and Julian Ortiz will serve as American Sign Language interpreters.—
Catherine Messier,
The Patriot Ledger,
6 Feb. 2026
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Some religious leaders oppose practice While proponents point to environmental benefits, human composting is not universally accepted.—
Hannah Kliger,
CBS News,
6 Feb. 2026
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At the time, proponents of the bill mentioned that it could also be used to crack down on Spring Breakers.—
Shira Moolten,
Sun Sentinel,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Practitioners.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/practitioners. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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