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as in tinkerers
a person who regularly or occasionally engages in an activity as a pastime rather than as a profession
an amateur photographer who has won a number of photo contests
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as in beginners
a person who lacks experience and competence in an art or science
a homemade doghouse that looked like it was built by an amateur who hadn't mastered basic carpentry
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Recent Examples of amateurs
Aside from the New York Giants’ capitalizing on John Harbaugh’s sudden availability, the most memorable parts of this period will be owners behaving like amateurs in public and then defaulting to their callow and superficial hiring practices.
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Jerry Brewer, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2026
Some of the volunteers are also professional actors and dancers, but the vast majority of them are amateurs who, for one night only, will perform in front of a live audience of 60,000 in the stadium, and the hundreds of millions expected to tune in from around the world.
—Claudio Lavanga, NBC news, 30 Jan. 2026
What Vickers first noticed then — and what has been borne out in numerous experiments over the decades since — is that, before initiating an action, elite athletes fixate on a target of interest earlier and for longer than amateurs do.
—Big Think, 29 Jan. 2026
Athletes are no longer amateurs, even in name.
—Mirjam Swanson, Oc Register, 29 Jan. 2026
There are people that go hear electronica like Aphex Twin, Nicolas Jaar or Trentemøller and say techno is for amateurs.
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 29 Jan. 2026
While many male amateurs instinctively look to the PGA Tour for equipment inspiration, the data suggests most would play significantly better by copying the trends of the LPGA.
—Scott Kramer, Forbes.com, 18 Jan. 2026
On pretty much any day, professional artists and passionate amateurs of all ages are in studios, ballet schools or community centers.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 17 Jan. 2026
The current 40-man roster has four players — All-Star left-hander Adrián Morejón, right-handers Bradgley Rodriguez and Miguel Mendez and outfielder Tirso Ornelas — signed by Kemp as international amateurs.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Jan. 2026
Jerry Brewer, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2026
Some of the volunteers are also professional actors and dancers, but the vast majority of them are amateurs who, for one night only, will perform in front of a live audience of 60,000 in the stadium, and the hundreds of millions expected to tune in from around the world.
—Claudio Lavanga, NBC news, 30 Jan. 2026
What Vickers first noticed then — and what has been borne out in numerous experiments over the decades since — is that, before initiating an action, elite athletes fixate on a target of interest earlier and for longer than amateurs do.
—Big Think, 29 Jan. 2026
Athletes are no longer amateurs, even in name.
—Mirjam Swanson, Oc Register, 29 Jan. 2026
There are people that go hear electronica like Aphex Twin, Nicolas Jaar or Trentemøller and say techno is for amateurs.
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 29 Jan. 2026
While many male amateurs instinctively look to the PGA Tour for equipment inspiration, the data suggests most would play significantly better by copying the trends of the LPGA.
—Scott Kramer, Forbes.com, 18 Jan. 2026
On pretty much any day, professional artists and passionate amateurs of all ages are in studios, ballet schools or community centers.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 17 Jan. 2026
The current 40-man roster has four players — All-Star left-hander Adrián Morejón, right-handers Bradgley Rodriguez and Miguel Mendez and outfielder Tirso Ornelas — signed by Kemp as international amateurs.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for amateurs
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Rather than targeting end users, the company aims to empower developers, researchers, and tinkerers to create breakthrough humanoid applications without building full robots from scratch.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Jan. 2026
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Dedicated sports engineers and tinkerers alike continue to fine tune specialized skate designs.—
Mark Hay,
Popular Science,
28 Jan. 2026
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There’s an equestrian centre for experienced riders and beginners alike, and the option to do the most touristy of all activities, camel riding in the dunes.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Jan. 2026
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Nearby Kissing Bridge Ski Area features over 20 miles of downhill trails for beginners, experts, and parkgoers alike.—
Brian Higgins,
Outside,
28 Jan. 2026
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Then, beer enthusiasts began producing beer at home.—
Bahar Anooshahr,
AZCentral.com,
1 Feb. 2026
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Each February, the town of Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, is flooded with weather enthusiasts eager to see his prediction for the weeks ahead.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
1 Feb. 2026
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In it, the iconic Backyard kids must help team superstar Stephanie ‘Bubbles’ Morgan find her lucky bubble gum with just 30 minutes to game time.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
29 Jan. 2026
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During the hearing, lawmakers asked questions about when kids should start learning about AI and what kind of rights parents would have.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
29 Jan. 2026
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The company operates three leisure travel tour brands, including EF Go Ahead Tours, EF Ultimate Break, and EF Adventures that supports all ages of travelers and numerous travel styles from foodies to hobbyists to more active travelers.—
Jeff Fromm,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Because of the fledgling nature of America’s domestic drone industry, the ban is likely to throttle the overall availability of cheap, cutting-edge drones and spike prices for American hobbyists, consumers and businesses in the next few years.—
Jared Perlo,
NBC news,
18 Jan. 2026
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Phil and Renee Shafer are the owners of Cast + Clara Bell, a resource for both cast-iron novices and collectors.—
Kate Donovan,
Martha Stewart,
29 Jan. 2026
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Launched in 2019, Gotcha Matcha says its has something for matcha enthusiasts, novices and everyone in between.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Amateurs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amateurs. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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