professional
adjective
following an occupation as a means of livelihood or for gain.
professionals
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pluralof professional.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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“That’s evidence of this program working. But for professionals considering the same path, the promise has to be dependable.”
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 30, 2026
Thinking maybe I felt this way because they weren’t the right match, we continued to meet up with other couples: business execs, creatives and healthcare professionals from Glendale to Long Beach, Boyle Heights to Azusa.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 30, 2026
Our registrations subject us to robust oversight by professionals who understand how to preserve market integrity.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 27, 2026
Caitlin also met female professionals and volunteers involved in bird conservation.
From BBC ● Oct. 27, 2026
While no one knew the exact origin of yellow fever, most ordinary citizens as well as many medical professionals insisted it was an imported disease.
From "An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793" by Jim Murphy
