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 There are many pros of mineral sunscreen, but they are most known to be less irritating and great for sensitive skin. — Audrey Noble, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2026 Design pros say the appetite is being driven by equal parts aesthetics and health interest. — Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2026 Here is what the formulas actually do, which ones pros use and when to skip them. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Oct. 2026 Under glittering chandeliers, pros like Ben Shelton, Tommy Paul, Leylah Fernandez, and Maria Sakkari played showcase matches as spectators sipped from Champagne flutes. — Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Oct. 2026 From bass pros on massive lakes to weekend anglers at backwoods farm ponds, these lures catch piles of bass. — Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 15 Oct. 2026 The show is no stranger to inviting former pros back for modern seasons; Sharna Burgess is back in the ballroom after a five-year hiatus, and Mark Ballas took year-long breaks in between seasons before returning last year for season 34. — Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2026 To capture some of that essence, Guitar Center is trying to make its stores a place to hang out for novices and pros alike. — Phil Wahba, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2026 Now Sipur, whose USP is high-end international co-pros on modest budgets, has opened a London office, a natural step for a company Schenker co-founded with investor Gideon Tadmor seven years ago. — K.j. Yossman, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026

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Davis argued that Slotkin described targeting junior personnel and young professionals to discourage them from serving, rather than solely to pursue justice for alleged misconduct.

— Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 22 Oct. 2026
In mid-November, EPI will take the participants to Tallinn to give them the opportunity to expand their networks beyond their home markets and connect with professionals from across Europe.

— Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of professionals

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Playing a real game in Spectrum Center for the first time since trading away LaMelo Ball over the summer, this was Charlotte’s first chance since that controversial deal to show the home fans that the deal was a good one.

— Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2026
Of course, many fans already pay for cable or other services, lowering the additional cost come hoops season.

— Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 23 Oct. 2026

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