DABBLES Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

dabbles

verb

present tense third-person singular of dabble

as in delights

to take part in an activity in a superficial way She dabbled in drawing and painting but sculpture was her favorite medium.

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Recent Examples of dabbles The Cadogan has the feel of the Downton era but looks like the city home of a much more up-to-date kind of aristocrat—one who dabbles in modern art or works part-time as a furniture buyer, say. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026 Matthew Mendoza is a playwright and poet who dabbles in fiction and nonfiction. — Literary Hub, 9 Sep. 2026 The kitchen is overseen by Jonathan De La Torre, a veteran of fine-dining establishments like Quince and Nopa, who dabbles in flavors from Japan and the Middle East but most of all modern California. — John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 28 July 2026 Cold and heat therapy James also dabbles with many flashier techniques. — Matt Fuchs, Time, 20 Apr. 2026 Based on thhe history alone, Texas remains a football school that dabbles in hoops. — Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 21 Mar. 2026 Princess Kate also dabbles in a handful of additional hobbies – including sports. — Lauryn Overhultz , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2025 Earlier today, the tire company that dabbles in food criticism unveiled its third annual ratings for a select group of cities around the state and Denver‘s the Wolf’s Tailor was promoted from one star to two. — Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 16 Sep. 2025 Dunham is one of the longtime voices of Sports Radio 1310 The Ticket who dabbles in live music. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Sep. 2025

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This variety pack is the way to go in order to try all the chocolaty delights that Unreal has on offer.

— Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 16 Oct. 2026
The kind of mid-budget delights Cruise specialized are struggling to exist.

— Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026

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