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as in tinkerers
a person who regularly or occasionally engages in an activity as a pastime rather than as a profession
an amateur photographer who has won a number of photo contests
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as in beginners
a person who lacks experience and competence in an art or science
a homemade doghouse that looked like it was built by an amateur who hadn't mastered basic carpentry
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Recent Examples of amateurs
Most amateurs can’t bring themselves to do it.
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Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2025
Olympians Chase Budinger, Taylor Crabb and Carli Lloyd will compete, and there are two teams made up of amateurs who went through qualifying rounds to participate.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 11 Sep. 2025
Nolthenius hopes that more astronomers – professionals and amateurs – will turn their eyes to the skies to observe Quaoar's occultations.
—Nola Taylor Tillman, Space.com, 10 Sep. 2025
On the surface, almost every ability in the game is designed for amateurs to pick up with little experience.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 9 Sep. 2025
Touchdown / Call the amateurs and cut ’em from the team.
—Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 29 Aug. 2025
On the other hand, many amateurs lose balls with alarming regularity, especially in places like Florida with lots of water hazards, and if those balls cost five to six bucks a pop, which the top models do, that can add up to more than the 19th hole bar tab.
—Larry Olmsted, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Who balk at the big bucks these former amateurs are making.
—Mirjam Swanson, Oc Register, 21 Aug. 2025
Prior to the open era of tennis - a period beginning in 1968 when amateurs and pros were allowed to compete alongside one another for the first time - Norwegian-American player Molla Bjurstedt Mallory set a record as the oldest female winner in the singles division in 1926.
—Alana Wise, NPR, 14 Aug. 2025
Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2025
Olympians Chase Budinger, Taylor Crabb and Carli Lloyd will compete, and there are two teams made up of amateurs who went through qualifying rounds to participate.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 11 Sep. 2025
Nolthenius hopes that more astronomers – professionals and amateurs – will turn their eyes to the skies to observe Quaoar's occultations.
—Nola Taylor Tillman, Space.com, 10 Sep. 2025
On the surface, almost every ability in the game is designed for amateurs to pick up with little experience.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 9 Sep. 2025
Touchdown / Call the amateurs and cut ’em from the team.
—Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 29 Aug. 2025
On the other hand, many amateurs lose balls with alarming regularity, especially in places like Florida with lots of water hazards, and if those balls cost five to six bucks a pop, which the top models do, that can add up to more than the 19th hole bar tab.
—Larry Olmsted, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Who balk at the big bucks these former amateurs are making.
—Mirjam Swanson, Oc Register, 21 Aug. 2025
Prior to the open era of tennis - a period beginning in 1968 when amateurs and pros were allowed to compete alongside one another for the first time - Norwegian-American player Molla Bjurstedt Mallory set a record as the oldest female winner in the singles division in 1926.
—Alana Wise, NPR, 14 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for amateurs
Noun
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At $3,499, it is clearly not priced for small-scale tinkerers.—
Dave Altavilla,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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The New Yorker was inventing its voice, and Flanner was in the clique of tinkerers.—
Andrew Marantz,
New Yorker,
10 Aug. 2025
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NurPhoto via Getty Images Arizona’s Horseshoe Bend Trail is the second-best hiking trail for beginners, the InsureMyTrip study says.—
Gary Stoller,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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For beginners, Quicken Simpli would be a better choice, but for those with experience, Quicken Classic Premier provides more options.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
15 Sep. 2025
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The excitement for this Irish edition has been building among franchise enthusiasts worldwide, with host Siobhán McSweeney expressing her enthusiasm for the uniquely Irish approach to the game.—
Jenzia Burgos,
StyleCaster,
14 Sep. 2025
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However, enthusiasts know that Ron del Barrilito has been crafting spirits using the exact same formulation its founders developed almost 150 years ago, and from the exact same spot in Bayamón.—
Carley Rojas Ávila,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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As Remo Gerra, manager of Veneto Trattoria, recalled, Kirk would dine at the restaurant a few times a month, usually with Erika Kirk and their kids, or with some of his business associates.—
Shawn Raymundo,
AZCentral.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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The photo also speaks to Holton’s limited access at this point—the shot is taken right by the apartment’s entry and the kids are highly aware of this stranger and his camera.—
Qian Julie Wang,
New Yorker,
20 Sep. 2025
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Even hobbyists are investing in online classes for music, photography, or language learning.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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This printer is designed for enthusiasts who want to experiment with multicolor projects, hobbyists who want a reliable machine that keeps up with complex designs, or professionals looking for affordable prototyping tools.—
Shubham Yewale,
PC Magazine,
2 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,
11 Sep. 2025
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Instructors are on hand to teach novices.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Amateurs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amateurs. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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