the pros
plural noun
US, somewhat informal
: the professional level of competition in a sport
He is playing in the pros now.
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Below, learn from the pros step by step, how to develop the ultimate wavy hair routine.
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Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 15 Apr. 2025
One week after the Huskies were crowned the NCAA Women’s March Madness winners, some of the tournament’s top talent are ready to take the next step to the pros.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Dirty kitchens are useful for homeowners who love to host, but both Ramsey and Hackl also highlight the dirty kitchen’s benefits for those who hire catering services—the second kitchen space is ideal for the pros to do their work.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Apr. 2025
Nonetheless, raising the issue has sparked a discussion around the pros and cons of direct-to-consumer drug advertising.
—Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
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Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 15 Apr. 2025
One week after the Huskies were crowned the NCAA Women’s March Madness winners, some of the tournament’s top talent are ready to take the next step to the pros.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Dirty kitchens are useful for homeowners who love to host, but both Ramsey and Hackl also highlight the dirty kitchen’s benefits for those who hire catering services—the second kitchen space is ideal for the pros to do their work.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Apr. 2025
Nonetheless, raising the issue has sparked a discussion around the pros and cons of direct-to-consumer drug advertising.
—Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for the pros
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“The pros.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20pros. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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