TINKERERS Synonyms: 25 Similar and Opposite Words

tinkerers

noun

plural of tinkerer

as in amateurs

a person who regularly or occasionally engages in an activity as a pastime rather than as a profession he's been tinkering with cars since he was a kid, and now he's a tinkerer who knows nearly as much as a mechanic

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Recent Examples of tinkerers The printer works best with its own software and accessories, which could frustrate tinkerers who prefer open systems. — PC Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025 Micron’s Crucial brand sold memory on sticks that tinkerers could use to build their own PCs or upgrade their laptops. — Kif Leswing, CNBC, 3 Dec. 2025 Dedicated sports engineers and tinkerers alike continue to fine tune specialized skate designs. — Mark Hay, Popular Science, 28 Jan. 2026 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 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 The 19th-century patent system rewarded tinkerers; corporate labs scaled systematic research; wartime partnerships mobilized national resources; and venture capital democratized risk-taking. — David H. Hsu, Fortune, 11 May 2026 Unlike her earlier Fame Monster remixes, which served utilitarian club fodder to capitalize on her debut, Dawn delightfully surrendered its source material to a wise cast of pop, rap, and dance tinkerers like Ashnikko and Dorian Electra. — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 4 May 2026 The Ringbrothers Kingpin was unveiled at the Specialty Equipment Market Association show (SEMA) in Las Vegas, which is a haven for aftermarket wizards, tuners, and auto tinkerers of all stripes. — Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2025

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The uneven workmanship of the double stitching suggests the giant flag was likely made by amateurs, curators with the historical society have determined.

— Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 4 July 2026
Thinking otherwise is the mistake of amateurs and dilettantes.

— Padgett Powell, Harpers Magazine, 30 June 2026

Definition of amateurs

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Apple Photos is a fine option for photo hobbyists and a must-download for iPhone users, but the cross-platform Google Photos remains our Editors' Choice winner for entry-level photo editing software.

— Michael Muchmore, PC Magazine, 29 June 2026
The surge in demand for Beyblade has seen hobbyists lining up outside toy shops in Taiwan and Hong Kong, with some traveling as far as Japan to get their hands on the rarest models, which are being resold for up to $80 by scalpers online, 10 times more than the original price.

— Chris Lau, CNN Money, 24 June 2026

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