PROS Synonyms: 59 Similar and Opposite Words

pros

noun

Definition of pros

plural of pro

as in professionals

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 pros Some include a handful athletes who signed professional contracts, which prompted every Power Four conference to ban pros from returning to college – leading to even more court filings. — ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026 In the early years of college football, before there were children’s leagues and before there were pros, Harvard College team doctors highlighted the risk of concussion in a report published in the prominent Boston Medical and Surgical Journal. — Emily Harrison, STAT, 31 Aug. 2026 The event paired eight Hall of Famers with eight Bassmaster Elite pros for a single day on the water. — Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 31 Aug. 2026 Mark is one of those pros that can really find the balance well. — Katie Campione, Deadline, 31 Aug. 2026 Our Test Kitchen pros love cooking fresh pumpkin for fresh pumpkin puree that showcases the natural sweetness of the fruit. — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Aug. 2026 Outside the classroom, CWI students will rub shoulders with industry pros and new hires, Dillard said. — Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 25 Aug. 2026 But our scouting team of editors observed that this year, hospitality pros are not phoning it in at lunch, happy hour, or even that late-afternoon slump. — The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Aug. 2026 The reality show features aspiring pros who will compete for a sponsor’s exemption for the Good Good Championship, a PGA Tour stop next season. — Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 23 Aug. 2026

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In Korea's dating scene, professionals such as physicians, lawyers and judges, have traditionally been the most sought-after.

— Justina Lee,Lisa Kim, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2026
The show comes from Goalhanger’s drama bosses Joel Emery and Adam Jarrell, and was developed with input from current and former military and defence professionals, including serving airborne serviceman and military adviser Sergeant Dave Allen.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of professionals

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She is recognized nationally by athletes and celebrities and her fans, borne from Murray’s influence on social media that counts more than 900,000 TikTok followers and 395,000 on Instagram.

— Mitch Sherman, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
But the truth is, reality-TV fans love nothing more than indoctrinating new converts.

— Ali Barthwell, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2026

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