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pros

noun

Definition of pros

plural of pro

as in professionals

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 pros Below, design pros share the characteristics of bold bathroom tile today, plus tips for how to embrace the look without overwhelming the space. — Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 July 2026 Ahead, discover five fashion-forward ideas on how to wear loafers this summer, according to street-style pros. — India Roby, Glamour, 20 July 2026 Those awards are chosen by FIFA’s Technical Study Group, which comprises ex-pros, coaches and analysts. — Leon Imber, New York Times, 19 July 2026 To sit still now would send a terrible message to a clubhouse full of pros, all of whom know the score. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 July 2026 Manduka yoga mat pros Manduka dedicates itself to helping the environment in any way possible. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 14 July 2026 Facing the Trail Blazers in the second Summer League game of a back-to-back, the Magic were without second-year pros Jase Richardson and Noah Penda at UNLV’s Cox Pavilion on Sunday night. — Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 July 2026 Two former pros who are now making a difference with the Dogs. — Jori Parys, CBS News, 13 July 2026 Cenac and Tucker DeVries — an undrafted wing out of Indiana on an Exhibit-10 tryout contract — replaced the two second-year pros in the starting lineup. — Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 13 July 2026

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Here’s why ‘Severance’ has resonated so deeply with audiences and professionals.

— Kate Wieczorek, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
The fourth edition of Kiaf HIGHLIGHTS will showcase ten artists that will be selected by an international jury of art professionals, and this section will exhibit presentations based on these artists’ practices.

— News Desk, Artforum, 31 July 2026

Definition of professionals

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Top Chef and Traitors fans, don’t skip out on a visit to Kristen Kish’s restaurant Arlo Grey, also located on the hotel’s first floor.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026
When 39 days of elite physical punishment concluded with stadium lights dimming across North America, millions of fans limped away from watch parties with hoarse voices and sore feet.

— Lilian Raji, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

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