as in amateur
a person who regularly or occasionally engages in an activity as a pastime rather than as a profession
a book on crafting fine wood furniture that is intended for the home hobbyist
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Recent Examples of hobbyist
The county changed its stance with new regulations in December that allowed ultralight access within certain guidelines, which pilots have claimed are overly-restrictive and cost-prohibitive for hobbyists who fly the relatively inexpensive aircraft.
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Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 4 Apr. 2026
Koch is also an active hobbyist with interests spanning surfing and ice climbing to woodworking and community service, according to her official NASA bio.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
For gardeners, hobbyists and anyone interested in growing their own food, these advantages add up quickly.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2026
Greenhouses suit gardeners, hobbyists and food growers who want to extend their season or gain more control over growing conditions.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2026
These were technologically advanced drones, far more sophisticated than those a hobbyist might own.
—Brynn Tannehill, The Atlantic, 31 Mar. 2026
This will enable the system to flexibly cover large areas and detect drones as small as the commercially available devices flown by hobbyists, as well as the Shaheds Iran is currently using to attack its Gulf neighbors and ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
—Haley Ott, CBS News, 19 Mar. 2026
Group of beginners, hobbyists and professionals who like taking and sharing photos.
—Staff Report, Baltimore Sun, 18 Mar. 2026
Many crafters and hobbyists also feel a strong sense of community among their peers.
—Kaitlyn Huamani, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 4 Apr. 2026
Koch is also an active hobbyist with interests spanning surfing and ice climbing to woodworking and community service, according to her official NASA bio.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
For gardeners, hobbyists and anyone interested in growing their own food, these advantages add up quickly.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2026
Greenhouses suit gardeners, hobbyists and food growers who want to extend their season or gain more control over growing conditions.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2026
These were technologically advanced drones, far more sophisticated than those a hobbyist might own.
—Brynn Tannehill, The Atlantic, 31 Mar. 2026
This will enable the system to flexibly cover large areas and detect drones as small as the commercially available devices flown by hobbyists, as well as the Shaheds Iran is currently using to attack its Gulf neighbors and ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
—Haley Ott, CBS News, 19 Mar. 2026
Group of beginners, hobbyists and professionals who like taking and sharing photos.
—Staff Report, Baltimore Sun, 18 Mar. 2026
Many crafters and hobbyists also feel a strong sense of community among their peers.
—Kaitlyn Huamani, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hobbyist
Noun
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But most were devotedly watching the field of amateurs compete.—
Emma Hinchliffe,
Fortune,
8 Apr. 2026
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College-age amateurs competing alongside former champions old enough to be their grandfathers is a longstanding Masters tradition.—
Jack Leo,
AJC.com,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The Mac mini has become a status symbol among AI tinkerers, and some analysts say the device’s growing popularity may preface a broader shift in how people use computers.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Cronenworth has always been quite the worker and quite the tinkerer in the cage.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Hobbyist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hobbyist. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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