Synonyms of professional

having or showing trained ability in a particular field of knowledge Many of the applicants lacked the professional experience the job required. She had always dreamed of becoming a professional boxer.

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in a serious and polite manner She found his presentation informative and his delivery quite professional. Employees were expected to act in a professional manner when dealing with potential customers.

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a person with a high level of knowledge or skill in a field If you want the job done right, you really should hire a professional.

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Examples of professional in a Sentence

Back in May, Delta was tapped as the primary operator of league-wide charter flights for the 2024 and 2025 seasons after a lengthy campaign by players to bring their travel experience on par with other professional sports leagues. — Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 19 Aug. 2024 That November, Carroll filed a defamation lawsuit stating her attacker damaged her reputation and caused professional and emotional pain. — Sean Malcolm, Rolling Stone, 19 Aug. 2024

Always focused on small and medium-sized businesses and emerging designers, more than 300 companies will be on display during the four days for a broad international audience, buyers, press and fashion industry professionals. — Andrea Onate, WWD, 4 Sep. 2024 Always speak with a healthcare professional before adding a supplement to your routine to ensure that the supplement is appropriate for your individual needs and which dosage to take. — Miranda Galati, Verywell Health, 3 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for professional

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