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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
YouTube provided the same possibilities for video sharing, creating a giant library of video content from amateurs, ranging from highly produced and edited amateur movies to recordings of users simply talking into the camera.
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Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Apr. 2026
Neither amateurs nor studio photographers operated in exclusively Chinese ethnic spaces.
—H.m.a. Leow, JSTOR Daily, 17 Apr. 2026
Given these circumstances, most of the music written for mandolin (eighty-five volumes were published in Paris between 1761 and 1783) was intended for amateurs, often women.
—Tim Parks, New Yorker, 11 Apr. 2026
Pressley became a performance chef after shedding 200lbs himself and entering a cooking competition show for amateurs, judged by one of his idols, Gordon Ramsay.
—Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
But most were devotedly watching the field of amateurs compete.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 8 Apr. 2026
College-age amateurs competing alongside former champions old enough to be their grandfathers is a longstanding Masters tradition.
—Jack Leo, AJC.com, 4 Apr. 2026
The Global Meteor Network, an international array of cameras pointed at the night sky 24/7, is overseen by a dedicated group of scientists and amateurs.
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 27 Mar. 2026
Research shows many runners already under-consume carbs, with amateurs—who often lack sports‑nutrition guidance—being especially prone to inadequate intake.
—Outside, 24 Mar. 2026
Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Apr. 2026
Neither amateurs nor studio photographers operated in exclusively Chinese ethnic spaces.
—H.m.a. Leow, JSTOR Daily, 17 Apr. 2026
Given these circumstances, most of the music written for mandolin (eighty-five volumes were published in Paris between 1761 and 1783) was intended for amateurs, often women.
—Tim Parks, New Yorker, 11 Apr. 2026
Pressley became a performance chef after shedding 200lbs himself and entering a cooking competition show for amateurs, judged by one of his idols, Gordon Ramsay.
—Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
But most were devotedly watching the field of amateurs compete.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 8 Apr. 2026
College-age amateurs competing alongside former champions old enough to be their grandfathers is a longstanding Masters tradition.
—Jack Leo, AJC.com, 4 Apr. 2026
The Global Meteor Network, an international array of cameras pointed at the night sky 24/7, is overseen by a dedicated group of scientists and amateurs.
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 27 Mar. 2026
Research shows many runners already under-consume carbs, with amateurs—who often lack sports‑nutrition guidance—being especially prone to inadequate intake.
—Outside, 24 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for amateurs
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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
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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
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In Northbrook, prizes and awards will be presented for all nine races, from beginners to top-level professionals, Schuler said.—
Phil Rockrohr,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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The studio has been hosting workshops since December for both beginners and advanced students to learn more about the technique.—
Muriel Vega,
AJC.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Fitness enthusiasts kicked off the final day of the draft with the PicksBURGH Draft Day 5K, which raced around all of the NFL draft sites in the city.—
Patrick Damp,
CBS News,
26 Apr. 2026
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Right Away Secondhand enthusiasts have a strong opinion that grabbing a cart or basket immediately upon setting foot into a thrift store will lead to bad luck while shopping.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
26 Apr. 2026
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New York parents are asking for ChatGPT limits in schools, while Utah last month passed a law to let parents monitor their kids’ screen time on school devices.—
Joel Mathis,
TheWeek,
30 Apr. 2026
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Coming from the theater, Frank had an old-school approach to performance and atmosphere, while Eleanor, trained in social work and psychology, had an acute understanding of extreme human behavior in kids and adults.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
30 Apr. 2026
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Geranium Society members and hobbyists will share expertise on cultivation and propagation.—
Pedro Moura,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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For hobbyists who love filling every inch of a bed, thinning seedlings can feel ruthless.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Apr. 2026
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The simple controls and hints gallery are optimized for novices, while the advanced playing modes are better suited for seasoned players.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
23 Apr. 2026
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Still, this brand will never offer a barrel-proof release because the whole point of it is to be a lower proof whiskey that is accessible to novices and can still be used in cocktails.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
13 Apr. 2026
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