often attributive

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From niche idea to broader appeal The target audience spans several groups, from families with children to health-conscious users and those interested in DIY food preparation. New Atlas, 5 May 2026 Leave curb-appeal gawkers guessing with a DIY trash bin enclosure with a planter top. Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 May 2026 Plus, teachers and DIY pros will love this new Cricut model. Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 30 Apr. 2026 Tontey often blends the aesthetics of B-movies, horror films, and low-budget television, with DIY special effects and advanced imaging techniques. Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 29 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for DIY

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First Known Use

1955, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of DIY was in 1955

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“DIY.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/DIY. Accessed 13 May. 2026.

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