as in amateurs
a person who regularly or occasionally engages in an activity as a pastime rather than as a profession
the discussion about investing was geared more to the layman than to the professional investor
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Recent Examples of laymen
Both professionals and laymen have developed an interest in tracking litigation because of the broad range of industries and people affected by the administration’s changes, experts and media professionals said.
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Surina Venkat, The Hill, 1 Jan. 2026
But laymen may be wondering, why are the writers so upset?
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 10 Dec. 2025
For laymen, these molecules are involved in chemical reactions that lead to more complex molecules essential to organic life.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2025
There’s a citizen science element as well—laymen can sign up for a laboratory experience that involves helping the team count microplastics found in water samples, or preparing bait for an underwater camera that documents local wildlife.
—Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Mar. 2022
Surina Venkat, The Hill, 1 Jan. 2026
But laymen may be wondering, why are the writers so upset?
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 10 Dec. 2025
For laymen, these molecules are involved in chemical reactions that lead to more complex molecules essential to organic life.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2025
There’s a citizen science element as well—laymen can sign up for a laboratory experience that involves helping the team count microplastics found in water samples, or preparing bait for an underwater camera that documents local wildlife.
—Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Mar. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for laymen
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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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“Laymen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laymen. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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