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

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professionals

With further development, the approach could eventually help health care professionals create diets tailored to individual patients.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 12, 2026

They said Panorama provided no evidence he knew about, authorised or directed the falsification of any document and said it was legitimate to rely on advice from professionals.

From BBC ● Oct. 12, 2026

Muthaiga Country Club in Nairobi, opened in 1913 for the British elite, has evolved into an exclusive club for top government officials, wealthy businesspeople and successful professionals.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 11, 2026

"We are working with the Department for Education on this and we will keep listening to feedback from professionals as we continue to improve what we do," a spokesperson added.

From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026

But then, of course, I hasten to add, there are many valets who would never dream of indulging in this sort of folly - who are, in fact, professionals of the highest discernment.

From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro