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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“You would think that would motivate people,” said Tom O’Saben, director of tax content and government relations with the National Association of Tax Professionals.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

Arabella Skinner from Health Professionals for Safer Screens told BBC News simple rules can make a difference.

From BBC • Dec. 17, 2025

In addition to California, three other states — Colorado, Texas and Utah — have passed laws that set some rules for AI across the private sector, according to the International Assn. of Privacy Professionals.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 12, 2025

Adobe Chief Financial Officer Dan Durn said the company’s fiscal 2025 results were driven by “strong global demand” for its AI offerings in its “Business Professionals & Consumers and Creative & Marketing Professionals” segments.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 10, 2025

Or maybe the Consummate Professionals: The theft was too big to be the work of a single person.

From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day