Profession
Profession noun - A solemn and often public declaration of the truth or existence of something.
Works and profession are semantically related. In some cases you can replace term "Works" with "Profession", this nouns are similar.
Works
Works noun - Performance of moral or religious acts.
Profession and works are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Profession" instead a noun "Works".
Both words in one sentence
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PJ of My Boys, sort of fits this trope; she works in a predominantly-male profession (sportswriting), has a group of male friends she hangs out with, likes to play poker, and typically dons jeans-and-sweatshirts attire.
Source: One of the Boys -
Then, Kathy claims she works in a more dignified profession than Don, which turns out to involve jumping out of cakes.
Source: Film / Singin' in the Rain -
Averted in the pilot episode (which was reshot as "A Study in Pink"), where Sherlock instantly works out the killer's profession.
Source: Series / Sherlock
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