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
For decades, Popular Science has highlighted the work of hobbyists.
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Laura Kiniry, Popular Science, 22 Oct. 2025
There are accounts with millions of followers and a flock of smaller hobbyists, all posting near-interchangeable updates on what’s for sale.
—Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 20 Oct. 2025
That said, this is likely going to be a better fit for hobbyists than professional musicians; the latter will need more control over their sound for performances and recording.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 20 Oct. 2025
Designing, assembling, and programming these bots requires significant time and effort, with students and hobbyists dedicating much of their summer and the full competition season to perfecting their creations.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 19 Oct. 2025
For many hobbyists, the excitement — and gamble — of ripping packs is the best thing about the collecting experience.
—Mark Billingsley, Sacbee.com, 13 Oct. 2025
The lower level of the five-bedroom, nine-bath residence is dedicated to hobbyists, whether that means putting on your favorite film in the plush home theater or pouring a glass of wine from one of the labels in the 800-bottle cellar.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2025
The deal gives Qualcomm direct access to the tinkerers, hobbyists and companies at the lowest levels of the robotics industry.
—Kif Leswing, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2025
The platform, popular with tech hobbyists for powering DIY computing projects, is set to become part of Qualcomm's business, but its unique brand will remain for its own products.
—James Peckham, PC Magazine, 7 Oct. 2025
Laura Kiniry, Popular Science, 22 Oct. 2025
There are accounts with millions of followers and a flock of smaller hobbyists, all posting near-interchangeable updates on what’s for sale.
—Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 20 Oct. 2025
That said, this is likely going to be a better fit for hobbyists than professional musicians; the latter will need more control over their sound for performances and recording.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 20 Oct. 2025
Designing, assembling, and programming these bots requires significant time and effort, with students and hobbyists dedicating much of their summer and the full competition season to perfecting their creations.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 19 Oct. 2025
For many hobbyists, the excitement — and gamble — of ripping packs is the best thing about the collecting experience.
—Mark Billingsley, Sacbee.com, 13 Oct. 2025
The lower level of the five-bedroom, nine-bath residence is dedicated to hobbyists, whether that means putting on your favorite film in the plush home theater or pouring a glass of wine from one of the labels in the 800-bottle cellar.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2025
The deal gives Qualcomm direct access to the tinkerers, hobbyists and companies at the lowest levels of the robotics industry.
—Kif Leswing, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2025
The platform, popular with tech hobbyists for powering DIY computing projects, is set to become part of Qualcomm's business, but its unique brand will remain for its own products.
—James Peckham, PC Magazine, 7 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hobbyists
Noun
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By their third term in Congress – about six years after first taking office – the gap in bipartisan behavior between amateurs and experienced legislators largely disappears.—
Jeff Harden,
The Conversation,
3 Nov. 2025
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But according to a new analysis by Climate Central, climate change is threatening the optimal conditions that help elite runners break world records and amateurs achieve their personal bests.—
Matthew Glasser,
ABC News,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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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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From the early tinkerers who first imagined electrical speech to the engineers who built continental cables, digital switching, satellites, and wireless networks, countless inventors have pushed the limits of how far and how fast a human voice can travel.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Hobbyists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hobbyists. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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