newcomer
noun
new·com·er
ˈnü-ˌkə-mər 
ˈnyü-
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he's a newcomer to ice hockey
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In the main roles are newcomers Elli-Sara Valkeapää as Ejva, Andte Jusso Gaup as Heaika, and Vincent Niia as Nejla.
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Annika Pham, Variety, 11 Feb. 2025
The cast, made up entirely of performers from the Twin Cities, includes a mixture of newcomers and Chanhassen favorites.
—Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 9 Feb. 2025
On Sunday, Heat newcomers Andrew Wiggins, Davion Mitchell and Kyle Anderson are expected to practice with the team for the first time.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 8 Feb. 2025
Stanford’s newcomers include former Marin Catholic standout Nikolas Prongos, an offensive lineman who spent his first three seasons at UCLA.
—Darren Sabedra, The Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2025
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Annika Pham, Variety, 11 Feb. 2025
The cast, made up entirely of performers from the Twin Cities, includes a mixture of newcomers and Chanhassen favorites.
—Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 9 Feb. 2025
On Sunday, Heat newcomers Andrew Wiggins, Davion Mitchell and Kyle Anderson are expected to practice with the team for the first time.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 8 Feb. 2025
Stanford’s newcomers include former Marin Catholic standout Nikolas Prongos, an offensive lineman who spent his first three seasons at UCLA.
—Darren Sabedra, The Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2025
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“Newcomer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/newcomer. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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newcomer
noun
new·com·er
ˈn(y)ü-ˌkəm-ər
1
: one recently arrived
2
: beginner
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