as in amateurs
a person who regularly or occasionally engages in an activity as a pastime rather than as a profession
he's been tinkering with cars since he was a kid, and now he's a tinkerer who knows nearly as much as a mechanic
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Recent Examples of tinkerers
The 19th-century patent system rewarded tinkerers; corporate labs scaled systematic research; wartime partnerships mobilized national resources; and venture capital democratized risk-taking.
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David H. Hsu,
Fortune,
11 May 2026
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.
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Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
4 May 2026
The Mac mini has become a status symbol among AI tinkerers, and some analysts say the device’s growing popularity may preface a broader shift in how people use computers.
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Cnn.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
10 Apr. 2026
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.
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Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Jan. 2026
Dedicated sports engineers and tinkerers alike continue to fine tune specialized skate designs.
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Mark Hay,
Popular Science,
28 Jan. 2026
Micron’s Crucial brand sold memory on sticks that tinkerers could use to build their own PCs or upgrade their laptops.
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Kif Leswing,
CNBC,
3 Dec. 2025
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.
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Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
5 Nov. 2025
The printer works best with its own software and accessories, which could frustrate tinkerers who prefer open systems.
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PC Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
David H. Hsu,
Fortune,
11 May 2026
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
The Mac mini has become a status symbol among AI tinkerers, and some analysts say the device’s growing popularity may preface a broader shift in how people use computers.
—
Cnn.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
10 Apr. 2026
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
Dedicated sports engineers and tinkerers alike continue to fine tune specialized skate designs.
—
Mark Hay,
Popular Science,
28 Jan. 2026
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
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
The printer works best with its own software and accessories, which could frustrate tinkerers who prefer open systems.
—
PC Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tinkerers
Noun
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The current entry system for amateurs, which includes not only high schoolers but also international players who sign at 16, is hardly a model of economic efficiency.
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The Montauk surfing scene took off in the 1960s, when pros and amateurs descended on the area for what are said to be the best waves on the East Coast and became part of the landscape.
Noun
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Apple Photos is a fine option for photo hobbyists and a must-download for iPhone users, but the cross-platform Google Photos remains our Editors' Choice winner for entry-level photo editing software.
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The surge in demand for Beyblade has seen hobbyists lining up outside toy shops in Taiwan and Hong Kong, with some traveling as far as Japan to get their hands on the rarest models, which are being resold for up to $80 by scalpers online, 10 times more than the original price.
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“Tinkerers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tinkerers. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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