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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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 -
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
Noun
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Enjoy the theater, movies, sports events and fun activities with kids.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
23 Jan. 2026
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With features like the big open lawn, a kids play area, a permanent food truck, waterfront seating, and the first dog run in downtown.—
Bri Buckley,
CBS News,
23 Jan. 2026
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There’s an equestrian centre for experienced riders and beginners alike, and the option to do the most touristy of all activities, camel riding in the dunes.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Jan. 2026
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Nearby Kissing Bridge Ski Area features over 20 miles of downhill trails for beginners, experts, and parkgoers alike.—
Brian Higgins,
Outside,
28 Jan. 2026
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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,
22 Jan. 2026
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Both novices and longboarders hold high regard for this surfing mecca on account of its enticing long breakers, which provide hours of great wave riding.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Triflers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/triflers. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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