TINKERERS Synonyms: 25 Similar and Opposite Words

tinkerers

noun

plural of tinkerer

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. —

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

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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
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