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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
By their third term in Congress – about six years after first taking office – the gap in bipartisan behavior between amateurs and experienced legislators largely disappears.
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Jeff Harden, The Conversation, 3 Nov. 2025
But according to a new analysis by Climate Central, climate change is threatening the optimal conditions that help elite runners break world records and amateurs achieve their personal bests.
—Matthew Glasser, ABC News, 27 Oct. 2025
The two meet at a performance at the Wisconsin State Fair, where assorted semi-amateurs get up to impersonate legends like Elvis and Buddy Holly and Barbra Streisand.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 27 Oct. 2025
The Padres’ first move of the offseason will flesh out the club’s current crop of international amateurs.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Oct. 2025
Composite sticks, made of carbon fiber and other lightweight advanced materials, are now far more popular and preferred by both amateurs and professionals.
—Joseph Hostetler, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2025
Armstrong is tasked with turning the club’s draft picks and prospects from amateurs into professionals.
—Kevin Kurz, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Moreover, most of the 600 contestants are amateurs, some of whom only predict a handful of questions in the tournament, leaving them with a low score.
—Nikita Ostrovsky, Time, 18 Sep. 2025
If amateurs played from this tee box, their chances of hitting the green would plummet to 2 percent.
—Scott Kramer, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Jeff Harden, The Conversation, 3 Nov. 2025
But according to a new analysis by Climate Central, climate change is threatening the optimal conditions that help elite runners break world records and amateurs achieve their personal bests.
—Matthew Glasser, ABC News, 27 Oct. 2025
The two meet at a performance at the Wisconsin State Fair, where assorted semi-amateurs get up to impersonate legends like Elvis and Buddy Holly and Barbra Streisand.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 27 Oct. 2025
The Padres’ first move of the offseason will flesh out the club’s current crop of international amateurs.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Oct. 2025
Composite sticks, made of carbon fiber and other lightweight advanced materials, are now far more popular and preferred by both amateurs and professionals.
—Joseph Hostetler, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2025
Armstrong is tasked with turning the club’s draft picks and prospects from amateurs into professionals.
—Kevin Kurz, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Moreover, most of the 600 contestants are amateurs, some of whom only predict a handful of questions in the tournament, leaving them with a low score.
—Nikita Ostrovsky, Time, 18 Sep. 2025
If amateurs played from this tee box, their chances of hitting the green would plummet to 2 percent.
—Scott Kramer, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for amateurs
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The Ringbrothers Kingpin was unveiled at the Specialty Equipment Market Association show (SEMA) in Las Vegas, which is a haven for aftermarket wizards, tuners, and auto tinkerers of all stripes.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
5 Nov. 2025
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From the early tinkerers who first imagined electrical speech to the engineers who built continental cables, digital switching, satellites, and wireless networks, countless inventors have pushed the limits of how far and how fast a human voice can travel.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Oct. 2025
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Mountaineering expedition companies describe Mount Yalung Ri, located in eastern Nepal’s Rolwaling Valley, as a peak suitable for beginners with no previous experience or for those acclimatizing for higher summits of the Himalayas, which can tower above 8,000 meters.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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It’s considered suitable for beginners with no previous experience climbing high mountains.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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The GranTurismo Folgore is a super-quick Italian sports car model made for driving enthusiasts.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
2 Nov. 2025
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Whiskey enthusiasts will love Flaviar’s luxe advent calendar, which includes 24 whiskies from all over the world, including pours from Japan, Ireland, and Finland.—
Alaina Chou,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
31 Oct. 2025
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People showed up in droves -- families, individuals, kids.—
Sean Clancy,
Arkansas Online,
9 Nov. 2025
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After the actress unveiled a new skincare line for kids on Thursday, there was a swift backlash online against the idea of little ones being taught to use face masks and the like at such an early age.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Nov. 2025
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For decades, Popular Science has highlighted the work of hobbyists.—
Laura Kiniry,
Popular Science,
22 Oct. 2025
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There are accounts with millions of followers and a flock of smaller hobbyists, all posting near-interchangeable updates on what’s for sale.—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
20 Oct. 2025
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Fast forward 55 years, and the event has grown into the world’s largest and most anticipated road race, drawing professionals and novices alike to push their limits — and test running shoe innovations along the way.—
Tonya Blazio-Licorish,
Footwear News,
31 Oct. 2025
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Yennefer, saving the energy of her heaviest hitters as long as possible, asks the novices-in-training to maintain a magical shield as long as possible — only ordering when their noses and eyes begin to bleed under the strain.—
Scott Meslow,
Vulture,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Amateurs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amateurs. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
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