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
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.
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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
Some young hobbyists are not looking to escape their phones through their activity of choice, but are interested in how modern technology can enhance their experience.
—Kaitlyn Huamani, Chicago Tribune, 9 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
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
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
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
Some young hobbyists are not looking to escape their phones through their activity of choice, but are interested in how modern technology can enhance their experience.
—Kaitlyn Huamani, Chicago Tribune, 9 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
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hobbyists
Noun
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Research shows many runners already under-consume carbs, with amateurs—who often lack sports‑nutrition guidance—being especially prone to inadequate intake.—
Outside,
Outside,
24 Mar. 2026
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And in fact, in the 19th century, scientists that did science out of the pure love of doing science and not as a job were amateurs.—
Mariel Carr,
Scientific American,
20 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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“Hobbyists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hobbyists. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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