as in professional
having or showing trained ability in a particular field of knowledge
All the the conference attendees thought of themselves as pro coders. He practiced hours on end in hopes of becoming a pro golfer.
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as in fan
a person with a high level of knowledge or skill in a field
She plays baseball like a pro.
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Recent Examples of pro
Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 9 May 2025
Sofia Richie Welcomes First Baby, a Girl, with Husband Elliot Grainge: 'Best Day of My Life'
For the 2025 Met Gala, the beauty pro made her mark on the steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art on Monday, May 5.
—Kayla Grant, People.com, 6 May 2025
Dan Wolken, USA TODAY, 19 Jan. 2023
That matched the second-highest finish by a Sun Devil, the other coming from current PGA pro Jon Rahm in 2016.
—Michelle Gardner, The Arizona Republic, 27 May 2021
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Noun
Then Dart was polite, in control and unusually comfortable at the microphone, while presenting himself to the world for the first time as a practicing pro.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 9 May 2025
Sofia Richie Welcomes First Baby, a Girl, with Husband Elliot Grainge: 'Best Day of My Life'
For the 2025 Met Gala, the beauty pro made her mark on the steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art on Monday, May 5.
—Kayla Grant, People.com, 6 May 2025
Preposition
The backstory: Since bringing in longtime pro Wayne Ferreira as coach and taking his game more seriously, Tiafoe has really transformed his career over the last couple years.
—Dan Wolken, USA TODAY, 19 Jan. 2023
That matched the second-highest finish by a Sun Devil, the other coming from current PGA pro Jon Rahm in 2016.
—Michelle Gardner, The Arizona Republic, 27 May 2021
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Adjective
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Readers should not rely solely on the content of this article and are encouraged to seek professional advice tailored to their specific circumstances.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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However, early tools lacked vital personalized insights and deeper guidance, unlike professional coaches or nutritionists.—
Igor Epshteyn,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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For households seeking more cooling options, the lineup at Della home appliance also includes window AC units, portable ACs, central air systems, and a new tower fan set to launch in May.—
Jon Stojan,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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Josh Hartnett’s kids were not fans of the hair transformation that their dad underwent for his new film, Fight or Flight.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
9 May 2025
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The record became the group’s first to top the Billboard 200, and was also accompanied by a global tour which became the highest-grossing for a female group.—
Tyler Jenke,
Billboard,
5 May 2025
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One promising technology is CO₂ dyeing, which eliminates water use entirely for dyeing certain fabrics like polyester.—
Ken Katz,
Sourcing Journal,
5 May 2025
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“Pro.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pro. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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