as in amateur
a person who regularly or occasionally engages in an activity as a pastime rather than as a profession
a book on crafting fine wood furniture that is intended for the home hobbyist
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Recent Examples of hobbyist
For hobbyists who love filling every inch of a bed, thinning seedlings can feel ruthless.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Apr. 2026
Saluti’s hedge-funder husband Joe was a passionate hobbyist woodworker and turned that sketch into a birthday present, a custom piece made from carved walnut.
—Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 28 Apr. 2026
For hobbyists, though, the draw runs deeper — a facility that combines a working pet store, a rescue program, an active herpetological society and now a 7-foot black throat Monitor named Big Al.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 20 Apr. 2026
Group of beginners, hobbyists and professionals who like to take and share photos.
—Staff Report, Baltimore Sun, 15 Apr. 2026
The Prize is not open to hobbyists, students, or artists whose work has been sold for $35,000 or more, or who have received an award, prize, or other recognition for their art in that amount.
—The Editors Of Artnews, ARTnews.com, 14 Apr. 2026
The first few months of 2026 have already seen a steady stream of new results from big companies like Google and OpenAI and small ones like Axiom, as well as from academics and even hobbyists.
—Konstantin Kakaes, Quanta Magazine, 13 Apr. 2026
The county changed its stance with new regulations in December that allowed ultralight access within certain guidelines, which pilots have claimed are overly-restrictive and cost-prohibitive for hobbyists who fly the relatively inexpensive aircraft.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 4 Apr. 2026
Koch is also an active hobbyist with interests spanning surfing and ice climbing to woodworking and community service, according to her official NASA bio.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Apr. 2026
Saluti’s hedge-funder husband Joe was a passionate hobbyist woodworker and turned that sketch into a birthday present, a custom piece made from carved walnut.
—Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 28 Apr. 2026
For hobbyists, though, the draw runs deeper — a facility that combines a working pet store, a rescue program, an active herpetological society and now a 7-foot black throat Monitor named Big Al.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 20 Apr. 2026
Group of beginners, hobbyists and professionals who like to take and share photos.
—Staff Report, Baltimore Sun, 15 Apr. 2026
The Prize is not open to hobbyists, students, or artists whose work has been sold for $35,000 or more, or who have received an award, prize, or other recognition for their art in that amount.
—The Editors Of Artnews, ARTnews.com, 14 Apr. 2026
The first few months of 2026 have already seen a steady stream of new results from big companies like Google and OpenAI and small ones like Axiom, as well as from academics and even hobbyists.
—Konstantin Kakaes, Quanta Magazine, 13 Apr. 2026
The county changed its stance with new regulations in December that allowed ultralight access within certain guidelines, which pilots have claimed are overly-restrictive and cost-prohibitive for hobbyists who fly the relatively inexpensive aircraft.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 4 Apr. 2026
Koch is also an active hobbyist with interests spanning surfing and ice climbing to woodworking and community service, according to her official NASA bio.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hobbyist
Noun
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The cast and crew comprise both amateurs and professionals.—
Pamela Brown,
Hartford Courant,
30 Apr. 2026
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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.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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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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Cronenworth has always been quite the worker and quite the tinkerer in the cage.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Hobbyist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hobbyist. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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