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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 the show, tech professionals who also do comedy turn the roastee into a guest of honor.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

One set is given by a jury of music industry professionals after watching the second dress rehearsal.

From Barron's • May 16, 2026

In a statement to the BBC, the committee co-chairs acknowledged that Brosseau had asked to testify, but said evidence from professionals and associations was proritised due to "limited time".

From BBC • May 15, 2026

That whole architecture was built for a labor market in which laid-off professionals found equivalent work in a few months.

From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026

We need to consult mental health professionals, but we also may have to inform the police.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker