How to Use professionalism in a Sentence

professionalism

noun
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  • A high level of professionalism is expected when working with clients.
  • She is highly respected for her professionalism.
  • The professionalism and tenacity of George and Frank changed the face of the show.
    — Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 5 Aug. 2024
  • And so there wasn't a need to lead with a certain amount of professionalism at this point in time.
    — Lauren Goode, WIRED, 31 Oct. 2024
  • The timeless footwear adds a touch of professionalism to office days and makes the perfect plus one for dressy nights.
    — Good Housekeeping, 29 Mar. 2023
  • First-time hosts Eugene and Dan Levy brought a classy if somewhat bland professionalism to the job.
    — Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 16 Sep. 2024
  • But in both cases, their professionalism -- and those of their teams -- won out.
    — Anshel Pfeffer, CNN, 9 June 2021
  • But his go-with-the-flow professionalism has proven to be a crucial element of his value to the Nuggets.
    — Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 10 Apr. 2024
  • The pair clearly rate each other highly for their acting skills and for the kind of professionalism that has kept them both a the top of the game for more than two decades.
    — Patrick Frater, Variety, 24 Dec. 2023
  • The truth is the professionalism won Game 4 over pretense.
    — Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2022
  • The whole process was handled with the utmost professionalism and care.
    — Matthew Vantryon, The Indianapolis Star, 11 Mar. 2022
  • Ryan Zurn, the 10-year-old son of head coach Jimmy Zurn, handles the job with the professionalism of someone much older.
    — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2022
  • Ethical quandaries aside, the team couldn’t help but take pride in the professionalism of their work.
    — WIRED, 15 Nov. 2022
  • The process takes up to two years and requires a lot of work, but Poles do it with great enthusiasm and professionalism.
    — Marta Balaga, Variety, 16 May 2024
  • While this marks the young actress' film debut (who was 11 at the time of filming), Johnstone raved about her professionalism on set.
    — Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 12 Jan. 2023
  • In this moment, Cantor failed to cloak his childlike fandom in rote professionalism—and sports fans around the world loved him for it.
    — Sean Gregory, Time, 19 Dec. 2022
  • And now seeing Jah come in with that same level of professionalism.
    — Mark Inabinett | Minabinett@al.com, al, 5 July 2023
  • His sense of humor, his professionalism, all of those things.
    — Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 13 Dec. 2023
  • The professionalism of the delivery team was top-notch.
    — Katie Ann Lehman, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Sep. 2024
  • The video this week features a voice-over from a young student offering her support of the dress code and the district’s push for professionalism.
    — Timothy Bella, Washington Post, 24 June 2022
  • Thomas says that White's professionalism was life-changing for both her, and her own baby girl.
    — Virginia Chamlee, People.com, 11 Oct. 2024
  • This leaves the career bereft of its sense of gravity and professionalism.
    — Svetlana Khachiyan, USA TODAY, 2 Sep. 2023
  • There is something about him that’s very classic and his professionalism is off the charts, but there’s also a danger there.
    — Beatrice Verhoeven, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 June 2022
  • Did the powers that be, at the time, ever give you some form of credit for your professionalism during release?
    — Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Jan. 2024
  • Clements has called his new deputy chief a leader who has performed with the utmost professionalism.
    — Amanda Milkovits, BostonGlobe.com, 30 Dec. 2022
  • Known for his professionalism and hands-on approach, Howard had served as a yacht captain for nearly 30 years when the show premiered.
    — Glenn Garner, PEOPLE.com, 29 Oct. 2021
  • Workplaces that lean more formal call for a button-down shirt dress with tailored ease and by-the-book professionalism.
    — Harper's BAZAAR, 27 Feb. 2023
  • This professionalism helps the cast and crew concentrate on their work and not worry about their safety with firearms.
    — Dave Brown, CNN, 25 Oct. 2021
  • Your professionalism, your discipline, your zest and love for the craft of acting.
    — Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 9 Sep. 2024
  • Coaches and players have praised White for his professionalism and perseverance to return sooner than expected from an Achilles injury.
    — Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2024

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