as in amateurs
a person who regularly or occasionally engages in an activity as a pastime rather than as a profession
he was a dabbler, learning the basics of many arts but mastering none
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Recent Examples of dabblers
Not dabblers in the slave trade, tycoons of the slave trade.
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Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dabblers
Noun
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By matching equipment specs to swing speed rather than gender, amateurs would find that LPGA launch angles, spin rates and shaft flexes are far more relevant to their game.—
Scott Kramer,
Forbes.com,
18 Jan. 2026
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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
Noun
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Micron’s Crucial brand sold memory on sticks that tinkerers could use to build their own PCs or upgrade their laptops.—
Kif Leswing,
CNBC,
3 Dec. 2025
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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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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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“Dabblers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dabblers. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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