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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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She said she found herself having to explain the condition to the medical professionals she had gone to for help.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

I had to call in the professionals like Questlove, Cut Chemist and Daisy O’Dell.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

That led those who were ill to go to "prayer centres" instead of consulting health professionals.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

“The Merage Flex MBA’s new tuition falls below the federal loan cap of $100,000, removing a critical financial barrier for working professionals across Southern California and beyond,” the university said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

I guess Cap’s mop was an irresistible target for amateur spitballers, not just the professionals.

From "Schooled" by Gordon Korman