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
Deciding between the two styles ultimately comes down to personal preference, although many hobbyists claim that framed kites are better for tricks, while foil kites are more portable and harder to damage.
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Bestreviews, Mercury News, 12 June 2026
Agile quadruped arrives Q8botOne is an upcoming open-source quadruped robot developed by Eric Wu to make advanced legged robotics more accessible to hobbyists, students, researchers, and developers.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 9 June 2026
Donating items helps reduce waste and gives items a second life with thrifters, hobbyists, and people in need.
—Better Homes & Gardens, 9 June 2026
Both hobbyists and pros have benefited from technological advancements that have led to faster shoes and better nutrition.
—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
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
Bestreviews, Mercury News, 12 June 2026
Agile quadruped arrives Q8botOne is an upcoming open-source quadruped robot developed by Eric Wu to make advanced legged robotics more accessible to hobbyists, students, researchers, and developers.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 9 June 2026
Donating items helps reduce waste and gives items a second life with thrifters, hobbyists, and people in need.
—Better Homes & Gardens, 9 June 2026
Both hobbyists and pros have benefited from technological advancements that have led to faster shoes and better nutrition.
—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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hobbyists
Noun
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Both programs provide serious photographers with advanced editing tools, but Lightroom targets amateurs who value a streamlined, cross-platform experience, while Lightroom Classic caters to professionals who prefer a familiar interface and need printing and tethered shooting capabilities.—
Michael Muchmore,
PC Magazine,
2 June 2026
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The introduction of this tournament helped transform football from a pure enjoyment into a competitive sport, first played by amateurs and later by professionals.—
Thomas Adam,
The Conversation,
29 May 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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“Hobbyists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hobbyists. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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