as in amateur
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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Of the five listed here, three (Harang, Castillo, Arroyo) came via trades, one was drafted (Bailey), and one was signed as an amateur (Cueto).—
C. Trent Rosecrans,
New York Times,
29 May 2025 -
With the win, Iwai became the third rookie to win this season, joining compatriot Rio Takeda, who won the Blue Bay LPGA in March, and former World No. 1 amateur Ingrid Lindblad, who won the JM Eagle LA Championship in April.—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 May 2025
Noun
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Well, all but Prince Harry, his wife, Meghan Markle, and their two kids.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
6 June 2025
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That might mean combing through therapist directories to find out who's accepting new patients nearby or offering to watch their kids during appointments.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
6 June 2025
Noun
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Local businesses and surf shops like the Jimmy Lane Surfing Academy, Surfin’ NSB, and Nichols Surf Shop (which has been open since 1969 and is the town’s oldest surf shop) all employee seasoned instructors who are more than ready to help beginners discover the thrill of catching their first wave.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
27 May 2025
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This bundle is structured for beginners who already have a basic understanding of IT and cybersecurity fundamentals.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
26 May 2025
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Gear that is more accessible to novices, social media posts from beautiful locales and a false sense of security carrying a cellphone creates may all be playing a role here.—
Amanda Loudin,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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Beginners and families can warm up on the .25-mile Gold Bug Loop, while novice riders looking to improve their freeride skills can cruise down Tommyknocker (5.8 miles).—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
23 May 2025
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“Trifler.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trifler. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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