as in novice
a person who is just starting out in a field of activity
he's a newcomer to ice hockey
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Recent Examples of newcomer
Meanwhile, relative newcomer Tonatiuh is the beating heart of the film as Molina, a man imprisoned for his sexuality.
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Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 5 Feb. 2025
Men's Royal Rumble This year, the Men's Royal Rumble is filled with plenty of deserving talent, with exciting newcomers like Jacob Fatu and venerated veterans like Rey Mysterio.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Jan. 2025
Still, even the staunchest barbecue loyalist will admit that relative newcomer Q39, opened in 2014, is well worth your time.
—Caitlin Morton, AFAR Media, 27 Jan. 2025
The company is driven by the belief that ballet is for everyone, and performances are designed to appeal to newcomers and seasoned ballet goers alike.
—Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 26 Jan. 2025
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Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 5 Feb. 2025
Men's Royal Rumble This year, the Men's Royal Rumble is filled with plenty of deserving talent, with exciting newcomers like Jacob Fatu and venerated veterans like Rey Mysterio.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Jan. 2025
Still, even the staunchest barbecue loyalist will admit that relative newcomer Q39, opened in 2014, is well worth your time.
—Caitlin Morton, AFAR Media, 27 Jan. 2025
The company is driven by the belief that ballet is for everyone, and performances are designed to appeal to newcomers and seasoned ballet goers alike.
—Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 26 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for newcomer
Noun
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But both the novice and the veteran responded to Trump’s threats with grace and finesse.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
4 Feb. 2025
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The skaters were part of the National Development Team, a training program for top juvenile, intermediate and novice figure skaters.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
1 Feb. 2025
Noun
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For those of you who are beginners: The NFL consists of 32 teams split into two conferences — the American Football Conference (AFC) and the National Football Conference (NFC) — with four divisions in each (North, South, East and West).—
Eduardo Tansley,
The Athletic,
8 Feb. 2025
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The store also hosts events, from beginner D&D sessions to Yu-Gi-Oh! weekly tournaments.—
Steph Solis,
Axios,
6 Feb. 2025
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The Broncos signed three incoming freshmen and two college transfers Wednesday, in addition to the 28 athletes who had already signed a national letter of intent, indicating their commitment to play for Boise State.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Feb. 2025
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As far as newcomers are concerned, the Bears have a pair of unrelated freshmen ready to make an impact.—
Sam Lane,
arkansasonline.com,
7 Feb. 2025
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The team had drafted a slew of strong, young defensive talent in the last few years, and added a pair of rookies—defensive backs Cooper DeJean and Quinyon Mitchell—this year who played key roles flummoxing Mahomes on Sunday.—
Sean Gregory,
TIME,
10 Feb. 2025
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But then, Lane Hutson corralled a puck behind the Canadiens’ net and sent a pass to the opposite blue line, where fellow rookie Owen Beck received it and went in on the Devils net in search of his first career NHL goal.—
Arpon Basu,
The Athletic,
9 Feb. 2025
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An expansion planned by Wright but completed after his death by Taliesin apprentices John Howe and William Wesley Peters was tacked on in 1961, adding laundry and family rooms to the house and a greenhouse to the grounds.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
16 Jan. 2025
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Mentoring has become routine in many industries, reminiscent of the old apprentice model where the mentee watches the expert at work and learns firsthand through example and discussion.—
Gregory Crawford,
Forbes,
7 Jan. 2025
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“Newcomer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/newcomer. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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