as in amateurs
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 hobbyists
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.
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Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
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
The call for proposals is open to both professional artists and hobbyists living in Cass, Clay, Douglas, Jackson, Johnson, Leavenworth, Miami, Platte and Wyandotte counties.
—Beth Lipoff, Kansas City Star, 9 Jan. 2026
Although top-end equipment will certainly work better than your AirPods, the Apple earbuds should be good enough for most casual users and hobbyists.
—David Nield, Popular Science, 8 Jan. 2026
Group of beginners, hobbyists and professionals who like to take and share photos.
—Staff Report, Baltimore Sun, 7 Jan. 2026
Spectrum also covered how tariffs affect hobbyists and students, who often rely on components sourced from suppliers outside of the United States.
—Gwendolyn Rak, IEEE Spectrum, 27 Dec. 2025
Construction workers, tradespeople, even hobbyists and artists like to wear silicone bands for ease, as well as safety, since many are made to break away easily from the finger to avoid potentially gruesome avulsion injuries, where a part of the finger is torn away.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 23 Dec. 2025
Not prop swords for hobbyists, but real, actual swords?
—Samantha Allen, Them., 9 Dec. 2025
Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
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
The call for proposals is open to both professional artists and hobbyists living in Cass, Clay, Douglas, Jackson, Johnson, Leavenworth, Miami, Platte and Wyandotte counties.
—Beth Lipoff, Kansas City Star, 9 Jan. 2026
Although top-end equipment will certainly work better than your AirPods, the Apple earbuds should be good enough for most casual users and hobbyists.
—David Nield, Popular Science, 8 Jan. 2026
Group of beginners, hobbyists and professionals who like to take and share photos.
—Staff Report, Baltimore Sun, 7 Jan. 2026
Spectrum also covered how tariffs affect hobbyists and students, who often rely on components sourced from suppliers outside of the United States.
—Gwendolyn Rak, IEEE Spectrum, 27 Dec. 2025
Construction workers, tradespeople, even hobbyists and artists like to wear silicone bands for ease, as well as safety, since many are made to break away easily from the finger to avoid potentially gruesome avulsion injuries, where a part of the finger is torn away.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 23 Dec. 2025
Not prop swords for hobbyists, but real, actual swords?
—Samantha Allen, Them., 9 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hobbyists
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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
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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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“Hobbyists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hobbyists. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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