as in amateurs
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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Noun
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Armstrong is tasked with turning the club’s draft picks and prospects from amateurs into professionals.—
Kevin Kurz,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025 -
Moreover, most of the 600 contestants are amateurs, some of whom only predict a handful of questions in the tournament, leaving them with a low score.—
Nikita Ostrovsky,
Time,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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While both of her kids have largely stayed out of the spotlight, only making rare appearances to support their mom during milestone career moments, her daughter, Dexter, has praised her on Instagram over the years.—
Emily Strohm,
PEOPLE,
11 Oct. 2025
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With those kids now grown and married, this grandfather feels that the focus on being a mensch, rather than being rich, paid off.—
Christina Binkley,
Robb Report,
11 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Brisk Walking Walking is gentle, low-impact, and excellent for exercise beginners or seniors.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
2 Oct. 2025
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In the sub-alpine forest of Kachina Peak, a popular ski area, are Taos Ski Valley’s via ferrata routes for beginners and advanced climbers alike.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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That’s because using a whetsone can be tricky for novices.—
Jesse Raub,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
30 Sep. 2025
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For seasoned cooks and kitchen novices, cookbook author and nutritionist Robin Miller takes it back to basics with great, family-friendly recipes worth making over and over again.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Triflers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/triflers. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.
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