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as in novice
a person who is just starting out in a field of activity
although I worked with film for years, I'm just a babe as far as digital photography is concerned
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as in baby
a recently born person
a babe in arms, too young even to crawl
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as in goddess
slang
a lovely woman
a celebrity magazine describing her as "a total babe"
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as in doll
slang
a physically attractive person
an ad for a beach resort depicting tanned babes of both sexes
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Recent Examples of babe
Herb had only one requirement for all his publications — hot-looking babes on the cover every month, no matter what the subject.
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Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 25 Jan. 2025
Naturepedic Wake up, babe, the Naturepedic 20% off sale just kicked off.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 1 Dec. 2024
But the culinary star was the authentic Jamaican food that tasted like somebody’s grandma made it, especially the oxtails that were as good as my Jamaican husband’s — sorry, babe.
—Sheryl Nance-Nash, Travel + Leisure, 30 Dec. 2024
And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.
—The Editors, National Review, 25 Dec. 2024
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Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 25 Jan. 2025
Naturepedic Wake up, babe, the Naturepedic 20% off sale just kicked off.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 1 Dec. 2024
But the culinary star was the authentic Jamaican food that tasted like somebody’s grandma made it, especially the oxtails that were as good as my Jamaican husband’s — sorry, babe.
—Sheryl Nance-Nash, Travel + Leisure, 30 Dec. 2024
And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.
—The Editors, National Review, 25 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for babe
Noun
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In manufacturing, experienced operators can detect potential equipment failures through subtle changes in vibration or sound that novices might overlook.—
Rajesh Rajagopalan,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Of course, novice physicians may face similar difficulties.—
Spencer Dorn,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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In the clip, the chocolate Labrador, Daisy Doo, rested her head against the baby's carrier.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
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Astronomers have taken unprecedented images of baby planets in a distant star system.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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This powerful Greek name actually stems from Demeter, a Greek goddess.—
Lydia Wang,
Parents,
27 Mar. 2025
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Across the lobby, a stone fireplace featured a sculpted image of the Hawaiian volcano goddess Pele inset in the rock.—
Robert Annis,
Outside Online,
21 Mar. 2025
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Working from his home studio in Auckland, Lewis relied on advanced 3D printing to create five different versions of the scene-stealing doll.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
14 Mar. 2025
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Curated by fashion historian Karan Feder and drawn from the private collection of David Porcello and Mattel, the exhibit features more than 250 vintage dolls, life-size fashion designs, advertisements and other archival material, video interviews with the doll’s designers and more.—
Karu F. Daniels,
New York Daily News,
13 Mar. 2025
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Some drivers cost less than $10, but these are entirely meant for beginners.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2025
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Texas Hold’em Poker Lessons for Beginners Monday (weekly) from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. This beginner’s class is designed to teach the fundamentals of Texas Hold’em in a fun and engaging environment.—
Kris Slugg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Mar. 2025
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The psychological thriller revolves around Macario, who is certain that his daughter is the witch behind the deaths of several village children.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
17 Mar. 2025
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Some have children at home and the income from low-wage jobs doesn’t cover the cost of childcare.—
Peter Ubel,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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While Jon is bound to leadership by a sense of duty, Daenerys sees herself as a liberator, a queen steeped in moral righteousness who freed slaves across the sea for the greater good.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
14 July 2017
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THE TRENDSETTER Salt & Straw is the homecoming queen of ice cream in LA.—
Cole Kazdin,
Los Angeles Magazine,
14 July 2017
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But don’t despair, my scarred and scarring lovelies.—
Matt Thompson,
Spin,
10 Sep. 2023
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Serve these layered lovelies in old-fashioned glasses to make the treat extra special.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 July 2023
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“Babe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/babe. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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