clinical

Definition of clinicalnext
as in professional
having or showing a lack of emotion or interest She spoke to the patient's family in a clinical tone.

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Recent Examples of clinical That’s one reason why brands are not cracking down on street sellers, says Jodi Balsam, a professor of clinical law and director of the Sports Law Clinic at Brooklyn Law School. — Matt Martell, Vogue, 6 Oct. 2026 They’re being snapped up all too quick for comfort, so waste no time in rounding out your cart with these poweful, clinical-grade, at-home solutions for looking — and feeling — your very best. — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026 Erin Palinski-Wade, dietitian based in New Jersey The third is clinical visibility. — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 6 Oct. 2026 What evidence shows improvement in clinical outcomes, workforce performance or healthcare utilization? — Stephen Sokoler, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for clinical
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clinical
professional
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  • The service From the general manager to the guides and the chefs–everyone is warm, professional and extremely capable.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The top tier of college football, known now as the Football Bowl Subdivision, resembles the professional game more with each passing year, prompting calls to implement rules to better manage the sport.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 6 Oct. 2026

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“Clinical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clinical. Accessed 10 Oct. 2026.

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