as in amateur
a person who lacks experience and competence in an art or science
he was never taken seriously as a comic book artist, with most illustrators regarding him as a mere trifler
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Oh, and by the way, the Aztecs’ Justin Hastings was low amateur at the U.S. Open.—
Nick Canepa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 June 2025 -
In 2024, Clanton became the first amateur to finish top-10 in four PGA Tour events in one year since Jack Nicklaus in 1961, and was runner-up at the John Deere Classic and the RSM Classic.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
21 June 2025
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During his absence, his wife and kids have formed an unconventional family unit, and Hampton’s return spins their world into chaos.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
18 June 2025
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Local businesses and local kids alike decorate cars, bikes, and even golf carts, giving the parade a true everybody-knows-everybody vibe.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
18 June 2025
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Pad: Perfect for beginners and artists who enjoy painting plein air, pads of watercolor paper are a convenient, budget-friendly option.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
16 June 2025
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Texas Hold’em Poker Lessons for Beginners Monday (weekly) from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. This beginner’s class is designed to teach the fundamentals of Texas Hold’em in a fun and engaging environment.—
Kris Slugg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 June 2025
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The doctor will then train a hearing aid novice on how to insert, charge, and clean the aids and go over any lingering paperwork that needs to be dealt with.—
Christopher Null,
Wired News,
19 June 2025
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June 18, 2025 Another member of the 6 a.m. group, Toni Clapp moved to Fort Lauderdale 12 years ago as a hockey novice.—
Ben Crandell,
Sun Sentinel,
18 June 2025
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“Trifler.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trifler. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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