PROFESSIONALISM Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

professionalism

noun

Definition of professionalism

as in expertness

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Recent Examples of professionalism One director praised her professionalism, preparedness and all-around nature. — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2026 The White House argued that reporters from CNN, MS NOW and Politico violated standards of professionalism and published articles that raised national security concerns. — Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026 Velchik said that the government never said that the ban was solely about national security, citing another justification that the outlets failed to meet minimal journalistic standards of professionalism. — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2026 Dodgers infielder Miguel Rojas saluted Díaz on his professionalism. — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for professionalism

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competence

Noun

Yi-ji, whose competence wins his respect, puts that view to the test.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Oct. 2026
Calm leaders project presence, competence and confidence so that others can move from their reactive brains to their response brains.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026

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