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

Example Sentences

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In Naples, Fla., Senior Concierge Professionals, a membership-based service, will deliver Evian water weekly, ship birthday gifts to grandchildren and arrange in-home care, among other things.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 13, 2026

A 15-month investigation by the Association of Tennis Professionals in 2023 said it found “insufficient evidence” to support the claims.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

Professionals can voluntarily become certified daily money managers through the AADMM, which requires 1,500 hours of experience, passing an exam and a background check.

From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026

This article contains details of series 18 of MasterChef: The Professionals.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

“Both good patterns and the patterns that a person might want to change. Professionals are trained to help people figure out things they struggle to understand on their own.”

From "The Thing About Jellyfish" by Ali Benjamin