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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
Welcome to the age of AI hacking, in which the right prompts make amateurs into master hackers.
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Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Unlike the Pro Football and National Baseball halls of fame, the Naismith hall encompasses men, women, amateurs and pros.
—Brad Townsend, Dallas Morning News, 26 Feb. 2026
The first home movie may be more than a century old, but home video gave amateurs seemingly boundless capacity for recording family and friends.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 25 Feb. 2026
As its reputation grew nationally and its attendance grew, Cypress Gardens became a favorite spot for photographers – amateurs and professionals.
—Roger Simmons, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Feb. 2026
That particular game against the Soviet Union was an easy unifier; a team comprised of amateurs playing against glorified professionals during the Cold War.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Feb. 2026
But for years now, groups of amateurs have been gathering with sketchbooks in cities across the world to turn their artistic gaze to the everyday sights of skyscrapers and sidewalks — and find beauty there.
—Deena Prichep, NPR, 19 Feb. 2026
Vitello, standing in front of a group of professionals instead of amateurs, told his team about his background, his origins.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026
Olympics athletes, with rare exceptions like the basketball teams or hockey teams, or a Michael Phelps or Shaun White, are amateurs.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 5 Feb. 2026
Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Unlike the Pro Football and National Baseball halls of fame, the Naismith hall encompasses men, women, amateurs and pros.
—Brad Townsend, Dallas Morning News, 26 Feb. 2026
The first home movie may be more than a century old, but home video gave amateurs seemingly boundless capacity for recording family and friends.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 25 Feb. 2026
As its reputation grew nationally and its attendance grew, Cypress Gardens became a favorite spot for photographers – amateurs and professionals.
—Roger Simmons, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Feb. 2026
That particular game against the Soviet Union was an easy unifier; a team comprised of amateurs playing against glorified professionals during the Cold War.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Feb. 2026
But for years now, groups of amateurs have been gathering with sketchbooks in cities across the world to turn their artistic gaze to the everyday sights of skyscrapers and sidewalks — and find beauty there.
—Deena Prichep, NPR, 19 Feb. 2026
Vitello, standing in front of a group of professionals instead of amateurs, told his team about his background, his origins.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026
Olympics athletes, with rare exceptions like the basketball teams or hockey teams, or a Michael Phelps or Shaun White, are amateurs.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 5 Feb. 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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This gives beginners a much more forgiving platform while still letting experienced riders crank into aggressive, sharp turns.—
Omar Kardoudi
March 11,
New Atlas,
11 Mar. 2026
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For beginners and those who love history, the famed J-bar lift runs often — a fun little experience not to be missed.—
Moira McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
11 Mar. 2026
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Blackburn is trying to take advantage of this moment, converting the growing number of tennis enthusiasts into customers.—
Lucas Shaw,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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But savvy outdoor enthusiasts know there’s a series of equally impressive rock formations—with the same name, no less—tucked away in the Midwest.—
Erika Ebsworth-Goold,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Mar. 2026
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Rosenthal believes stories about kids feeling nervous or afraid to try new things connect with both children and adults.—
Lisa Boone,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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Their potential — with the right education, nurtured by parents who are determined to give their kids a shot at the American dream — is just as limitless as any other student in this nation’s public schools.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 Mar. 2026
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Some young hobbyists are not looking to escape their phones through their activity of choice, but are interested in how modern technology can enhance their experience.—
Kaitlyn Huamani,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
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Exposure to global audiences online has helped other analog hobbyists build and operate thriving businesses thanks to their social media popularity.—
Kaitlyn Huamani,
Fortune,
9 Mar. 2026
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None of the skiers killed by the avalanche appear to have been novices.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
28 Feb. 2026
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For seasoned cooks and kitchen novices, cookbook author and nutritionist Robin Miller takes it back to basics with great, family-friendly recipes worth making over and over again.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
27 Feb. 2026
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