PROFESSIONALISM Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

professionalism

noun

Definition of professionalism

as in expertness

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Recent Examples of professionalism Content creator Josh Lora, also known as @tellthebees, posted on TikTok that people are trying to rewrite the reality of professionalism to their liking—and that those who bring coffee into an interview won’t get the job. — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 23 Sep. 2026 The book beams in from a world where the culture overlooks the professionalism and earnestness of the Beatles because Velvetmania took off in its place. — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026 So many who knew Lucas attest to his thoughtfulness and professionalism. — Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 20 Sep. 2026 In a video with over 32 million views posted by a creator called SJ in China, the young entrepreneur invites the creator into what appears to be his family’s restaurant, proceeding to serve him with professionalism that has stunned the Internet. — Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for professionalism

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competence

Noun

Philadelphia is now entering a stretch of games that will demand competence (and preferably excellence) from the offense.

— Andy Behrens, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2026
In a room full of fascists and fools, Ahmed’s projection of competence—and of the spluttering exasperation that is the lot of the competent—proves a genuine balm.

— Justin Chang, New Yorker, 30 Sep. 2026

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