professionals

NOUN

person prepared for work by extended study or practice

Synonyms

STRONGEST

artist expert pro specialist

STRONG

adept artiste authority brain egghead hotshot powerhouse pundit shark star superstar virtuoso whiz wizard

WEAK

old hand old pro old war-horse phenom proficient whiz kid

Antonyms

STRONG

amateur rookie

WEAK

apprentice greenhorn

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professionals

"All healthcare professionals should encourage patients to adopt healthy lifestyle practices and evidence-based therapies, while also helping them reduce their consumption of ultra-processed foods," Hennekens said.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 27, 2026

Why did none of the professionals the family asked for help identify her needs?

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026

I spoke with college students, IT professionals, democratic socialists and even a retired art teacher at the protests.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026

Those plans include counselling rooms in every school, psychiatric services in at least one hospital in every county and more mental health professionals.

From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026

Dad always thought, and with some justification, that none of the professionals were as good a photographer as he.

From "Cheaper by the Dozen" by Frank B. Gilbreth Jr. and Ernestine Gilbreth Carey