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
Exposure to global audiences online has helped other analog hobbyists build and operate thriving businesses thanks to their social media popularity.
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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
However, the most notable storyline for many hobbyists will be Beckett’s (BGS) resurgence with a 33 percent increase month-over-month and a 65 percent increase year-over-year, following its controversial acquisition by PSA parent company Collectors in December.
—Benjamin Burrows, New York Times, 7 Mar. 2026
Group of beginners, hobbyists and professionals who enjoy taking and sharing photos.
—Staff Report, Baltimore Sun, 4 Mar. 2026
Many of these hobbyists are showing off their finds on social media.
—Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 27 Feb. 2026
Willis said hobbyists explore nuclear science across a wide spectrum, from building small particle accelerators to doing nuclear reactions.
—Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 26 Feb. 2026
Expect rare varieties, elaborate floral installations, and a marketplace for collectors and hobbyists alike.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, tech hobbyists are becoming radicalized by bots that can work for hours on end, collapsing months of work into weeks, or weeks into an afternoon.
—Lila Shroff, The Atlantic, 17 Feb. 2026
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
However, the most notable storyline for many hobbyists will be Beckett’s (BGS) resurgence with a 33 percent increase month-over-month and a 65 percent increase year-over-year, following its controversial acquisition by PSA parent company Collectors in December.
—Benjamin Burrows, New York Times, 7 Mar. 2026
Group of beginners, hobbyists and professionals who enjoy taking and sharing photos.
—Staff Report, Baltimore Sun, 4 Mar. 2026
Many of these hobbyists are showing off their finds on social media.
—Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 27 Feb. 2026
Willis said hobbyists explore nuclear science across a wide spectrum, from building small particle accelerators to doing nuclear reactions.
—Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 26 Feb. 2026
Expect rare varieties, elaborate floral installations, and a marketplace for collectors and hobbyists alike.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, tech hobbyists are becoming radicalized by bots that can work for hours on end, collapsing months of work into weeks, or weeks into an afternoon.
—Lila Shroff, The Atlantic, 17 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hobbyist
Noun
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Gonzalez was selected in the 10th round of the 1990 MLB amateur draft by the San Diego Padres and started the traversing of the minors in hopes of making it to the majors.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Mar. 2026
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Determining the change in Didymos and Dimorphos' orbit around the sun was a labor of love, particularly for the 49 amateur astronomers who traveled to the ends of the Earth looking for stellar occultations.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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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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“Hobbyist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hobbyist. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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