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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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The company, which makes a software for trade professionals like plumbers and electricians, got caught in the software pullback earlier this year.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

As AI replaces some of the lower rungs on the professional ladder, businesses lose the system that historically made inexperienced graduates into trusted professionals.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Siobhan Copland is the founder of Cupid in the City, a matchmaking service for young professionals.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

It’s open to professionals and elite amateurs through a qualifying process, and the tournament is known for identifying the player who can withstand the most pressure under the most demanding conditions.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

Feigning shame, I showed it to some hard grunge types, to their even harder women, to red-faced professionals.

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee