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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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One set is given by a jury of music industry professionals after watching the second dress rehearsal.

From Barron's • May 16, 2026

That whole architecture was built for a labor market in which laid-off professionals found equivalent work in a few months.

From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026

Under the training programme, which kicked off in Birmingham on Thursday, 150 media professionals, including TV producers, digital creators and journalists, will develop their YouTube and production skills through workshops and events.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

The plan improperly favors a limited group of professionals and lenders who received the benefits of unpaid administrative creditors’ work, the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

“That’s right, Mud Boy. Playtime’s over. Time for the professionals to take over. If you’re a good boy, I’ll buy you a lollipop when I come back.”

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer