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
Both hobbyists and pros have benefited from technological advancements that have led to faster shoes and better nutrition.
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Andrew Greif, NBC news, 4 June 2026
The threat posed by drones goes beyond someone who intends to do harm — even hobbyists can be dangerous.
—Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
Karpman is an evangelist for the sport as being one that amateur hobbyists can grow with over time.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 28 May 2026
Two hobbyists recently uncovered one of the largest Viking coin hoards ever found — fittingly, in a Nordic country.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 27 May 2026
In the intervening years, hobbyists and enthusiasts have discussed the possibility of crafting a homebrew physical table based on Space Cadet many times, without much tangible progress to show for it.
—Kyle Orland, ArsTechnica, 26 May 2026
Since Wembanyama has no Panini rookie autograph cards with a Spurs or NBA logo, hobbyists have been chasing his most visually captivating inserts with extremely low print runs (known as super short prints).
—Tyler Holzhammer, New York Times, 26 May 2026
Suno’s Brody sees the hobbyists and musicians as coexisting.
—Nathan Brackett, Rolling Stone, 25 May 2026
For hobbyists, educators and first-time laser cutter users, this opens up new possibilities for experimentation and creativity without the steep learning curve typically associated with the space.
—New Atlas, 24 May 2026
Andrew Greif, NBC news, 4 June 2026
The threat posed by drones goes beyond someone who intends to do harm — even hobbyists can be dangerous.
—Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
Karpman is an evangelist for the sport as being one that amateur hobbyists can grow with over time.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 28 May 2026
Two hobbyists recently uncovered one of the largest Viking coin hoards ever found — fittingly, in a Nordic country.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 27 May 2026
In the intervening years, hobbyists and enthusiasts have discussed the possibility of crafting a homebrew physical table based on Space Cadet many times, without much tangible progress to show for it.
—Kyle Orland, ArsTechnica, 26 May 2026
Since Wembanyama has no Panini rookie autograph cards with a Spurs or NBA logo, hobbyists have been chasing his most visually captivating inserts with extremely low print runs (known as super short prints).
—Tyler Holzhammer, New York Times, 26 May 2026
Suno’s Brody sees the hobbyists and musicians as coexisting.
—Nathan Brackett, Rolling Stone, 25 May 2026
For hobbyists, educators and first-time laser cutter users, this opens up new possibilities for experimentation and creativity without the steep learning curve typically associated with the space.
—New Atlas, 24 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hobbyist
Noun
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The chain began in New York in 2017 and focused on group boxing classes and resistance training sessions, spanning difficulty levels from amateur to professional.—
Emma Hall,
Sacbee.com,
4 June 2026
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Ganne played in the final group of the 2021 Open as a 17-year-old high schooler at Olympic Club in San Francisco, eventually finishing as the top amateur.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
Noun
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The 19th-century patent system rewarded tinkerers; corporate labs scaled systematic research; wartime partnerships mobilized national resources; and venture capital democratized risk-taking.—
David H. Hsu,
Fortune,
11 May 2026
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Unlike her earlier Fame Monster remixes, which served utilitarian club fodder to capitalize on her debut, Dawn delightfully surrendered its source material to a wise cast of pop, rap, and dance tinkerers like Ashnikko and Dorian Electra.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
4 May 2026
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“Hobbyist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hobbyist. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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