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 a statement, Novo Nordisk said it’s “committed to helping patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals navigate this program with confidence.”

From Barron's • Jun. 30, 2026

No sound comes from the rubble and the professionals declare a false alarm.

From BBC • Jun. 29, 2026

Retirement software is designed to do this, and professionals can pull together a whole plan for you.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 29, 2026

On the athletic fields of its 160-acre campus, the children of doctors, lawyers and other professionals won state championships in golf and baseball.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 28, 2026

“Once the food is in front of you it’s just like, eat. I mean, they’re professionals here; they know how to take people and put them in a routine that gives them something to do.”

From "It’s Kind of a Funny Story" by Ned Vizzini