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 Naples, Fla., Senior Concierge Professionals, a membership-based service, will deliver Evian water weekly, ship birthday gifts to grandchildren and arrange in-home care, among other things.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 13, 2026

Over a decade, the estimated number of U.S. court reporters has fallen 21% to fewer than 23,000, according to a 2025 report from the Council for the Advancement of Professionals, Technology and Unbiased Reporting.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 13, 2026

Professionals generally need state and local permits as well as permits through the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

The company’s fastest-growing segment was Business Professionals & Consumer subscription revenue, which posted a 16% year-over-year increase to $1.78 billion.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 12, 2026

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