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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
Miami Herald, 7 Feb. 2026
Readers should not rely solely on the content of this article and are encouraged to seek professional advice tailored to their specific circumstances.
—William Jones, Ascend Agency, 7 Feb. 2026
Josh M. Shepherd, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
Some people choose to work with a tax relief company or credentialed tax professional for help with paperwork, communication and evaluating eligibility.
—Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
Coral Gables is urging residents to stay alert after coyote sightings in multiple neighborhoods, issuing a public warning with safety tips and contacting professional wildlife trappers, CBS News Miami has learned exclusively.
—Miami Herald, 7 Feb. 2026
Readers should not rely solely on the content of this article and are encouraged to seek professional advice tailored to their specific circumstances.
—William Jones, Ascend Agency, 7 Feb. 2026
Noun
Federal government overreach during COVID-19 brought rules that shifted without transparency or consistency, including some that cost medical professionals and military servicemembers their jobs.
—Josh M. Shepherd, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
Some people choose to work with a tax relief company or credentialed tax professional for help with paperwork, communication and evaluating eligibility.
—Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for professional
Adjective
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There had been a feeling that Onana had all the attributes from a physical and technical standpoint, yet did not always maximise them.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Ace Austin, who was fouled by Ware prior to the technical, made 1 of 2 free throws before Salese Blow sank two for the technical and the Aggies led 67-65.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Beijing’s national security law has transformed Hong Kong, with authorities jailing dozens of dissidents; forcing civil society groups and outspoken media outlets to disband; and neutering the city’s once-raucous political scene.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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Israel has repeatedly demanded the complete disarmament and dismantling of Hamas and its infrastructure, both military and civil.—
Samy Magdy,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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Snowmaking specialist TechnoAlpin, which is supplying this year’s Winter Olympics, said technology has advanced significantly over recent decades, reducing energy demand and water consumption.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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McMahon said the assessment has involved more than 68 engineers, city staff and other specialists from eight different companies.—
Everton Bailey Jr,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The pyramids, the temples, the stunning gold jewelry found in royal tombs — all of these marvels depended on practical, everyday tools wielded by skilled hands.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
13 Feb. 2026
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There’s a shortage of skilled workers who have both the manual skills and the organizational skills needed for the sector, and there’s also competition among companies for warehouse personnel based on pay, benefits, lifestyle and more.—
Laya Neelakandan,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Rice finished with a respectable 104 wRC+ and seven home runs in 106 at-bats against lefties in 2025.—
Chris Kirschner,
New York Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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Cargo space is respectable for the class, and the hatch configuration is easier to live with day-to-day than a trunk-only sedan.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
7 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Kordia’s family and legal consultants were not allowed to contact her during her hospital stay, the statement said.—
Elissa Jorgensen,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Wang won election to the Arcadia City Council in November 2022 with assistance from Sun, who at the time, was her fiance and campaign consultant.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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While others focus on urban shuttles, Helix is built for single-person recreation, short-hop travel and specialized missions.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
8 Feb. 2026
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At Val di Fiemme, athletes will also be ski jumping off steep, specialized ramps — and both cross-country skiing and ski jumping in the Nordic combined.—
Pien Huang,
NPR,
8 Feb. 2026
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Bainbridge’s earlier novels often seem to have a similarly businesslike attitude.—
Christopher Tayler,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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Mike Macdonald is taking a businesslike approach to Seattle’s NFC championship game showdown Sunday with Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams.—
Mike Griffith,
AJC.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Professional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/professional. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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