as in novice
a person who is just starting out in a field of activity
a newbie to woodworking, he was still trying to learn all the terms and techniques of the craft
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Recent Examples of newbie
The newbie generative AI seems to have successfully patterned this form of logic.
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Lance Eliot, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Ballantyne Village Way Charlotte, NC 28277 Hestia Rooftop is a newbie to Charlotte’s sushi scene — the Ballantyne rooftop restaurant with a 180 degree view over the city only opened in March.
—Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 18 Feb. 2025
Three years ago at the Super Bowl in Los Angeles, Kendrick Lamar was the home-turf newbie on the halftime show hip-hop dream team of Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Mary J. Blige, Eminem and 50 Cent.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 9 Feb. 2025
Starbucks is also adding a newbie to its permanent food menu: the Jalapeño Chicken Pocket.
—Erin Clements, People.com, 3 Mar. 2025
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Lance Eliot, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Ballantyne Village Way Charlotte, NC 28277 Hestia Rooftop is a newbie to Charlotte’s sushi scene — the Ballantyne rooftop restaurant with a 180 degree view over the city only opened in March.
—Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 18 Feb. 2025
Three years ago at the Super Bowl in Los Angeles, Kendrick Lamar was the home-turf newbie on the halftime show hip-hop dream team of Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Mary J. Blige, Eminem and 50 Cent.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 9 Feb. 2025
Starbucks is also adding a newbie to its permanent food menu: the Jalapeño Chicken Pocket.
—Erin Clements, People.com, 3 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for newbie
Noun
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Despite his impressive resume that spans two Group of Seven central banks and major investment firms, Carney is a political novice.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
15 Mar. 2025
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Probationary employees aren't necessarily novices, though.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
11 Mar. 2025
Noun
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This bundle focuses primarily on Microsoft Excel, offering beginner, intermediate, and advanced courses.—
Gene Marks,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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The Colorado Women’s Intro to Mountain Biking camp, led by women instructors and coaches, is designed for beginners with little or no mountain biking experience.—
Tykesha Spivey Burton,
Essence,
8 Mar. 2025
Noun
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If Florida beats Norfolk State, two-time defending national champion UConn could be waiting as a No. 8 seed — the Huskies (23-10) first must beat SEC newcomer Oklahoma (20-13).—
Edgar Thompson,
Orlando Sentinel,
19 Mar. 2025
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Joining Sandler in the sequel are returning cast members Julie Bowen, Christopher McDonald and Ben Stiller, plus newcomers such as Bad Bunny, Travis Kelce and Sandler’s daughters Sadie and Sunny.—
Zack Sharf,
Variety,
18 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The two overlapped in Miami for one season in 2018 when Johnson was the Dolphins wide receivers coach and Smythe was a rookie.—
Sean Hammond,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2025
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While the 6-foot-4, 291-pound Fiske was already expected to play a major role for the Rams as a starter during his rookie season, the 24-year-old emerged as one of the top rookies in the NFL, finishing third in Defensive Rookie of the Year voting.—
DJ Siddiqi,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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After college, Heil auditioned and was accepted into a two-year apprentice program at Ballet Austin in Texas, but when the program ended, he wasn’t hired.—
Marcia Luttrell,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Mar. 2025
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The Tallahassee Ballet, a 50-year-old institution with a professional and youth apprentice program, offers a mix of classic and contemporary ballets during the year.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2025
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In 2016, Elizabeth was a freshman at Culleoka Unit School after being homeschooled for most of her life.—
Alex Gurley,
People.com,
15 Mar. 2025
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As a freshman, Flagg has been the best player in the nation this season averaging 18.9 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 4.1 assists per game.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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“Newbie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/newbie. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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