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
Koch is also an active hobbyist with interests spanning surfing and ice climbing to woodworking and community service, according to her official NASA bio.
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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
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
Many crafters and hobbyists also feel a strong sense of community among their peers.
—Kaitlyn Huamani, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
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
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
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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It was later revealed that Ibbotson, an amateur pilot, did not have a commercial licence and was not legally permitted to fly in the dark.—
Tom Burrows,
New York Times,
30 Mar. 2026
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Asterisk Talley, the 17-year-old amateur, had a 65 and was in the group six shots behind at 10 under.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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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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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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“Hobbyist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hobbyist. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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