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
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
Alex Kirschenbaum, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Sep. 2025
Yet this doctrine is less a coherent grand strategy than a set of ad hoc deals, sometimes pro-market and sometimes interventionist.
—Veronique De Rugy, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
David Close, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2025
Here, pros speak to nine popular looks that have reigned supreme over the past few years but just don't speak to their personal tastes.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
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
Noun
In fact, Bridges hasn't missed a single game since his second pro season, 2019-20.
—Alex Kirschenbaum, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Sep. 2025
Yet this doctrine is less a coherent grand strategy than a set of ad hoc deals, sometimes pro-market and sometimes interventionist.
—Veronique De Rugy, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
Preposition
The 18-year pro won two World Series rings with the club that drafted him seventh overall in the 2006 player draft.
—David Close, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2025
Here, pros speak to nine popular looks that have reigned supreme over the past few years but just don't speak to their personal tastes.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pro
Adjective
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Fill out a questionnaire, upload a photo, and a professional colorist mixes your perfect blend based on your hair goals and history—right down to the developer strength.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Huang, also a professional military strategist and university professor, told the Washington Examiner that his party sees the DPP’s posturing as a cynical move to build domestic support without considering the long-term consequences.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Sep. 2025
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The World Athletics website has live results and a full schedule for fans to keep up with.—
Katelyn Hutchison,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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This is part of a business model that has worked for TCU’s regular-season record, but increasingly frustrates fans who want to see a decent matchup in September.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Sep. 2025
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The researchers selected for these genetic alterations because some previous research has shown that aspirin intervention has had a positive impact on suppressing tumor growth.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
18 Sep. 2025
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Too often, conservative principles operate as talking points for public consumption, rather than convictions.—
Allan J. Lichtman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Pro.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pro. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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