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
Ranger Suarez and newcomer Luzardo fill out an impressive rotation, and phenom Andrew Painter is likely force his way into the mix soon.
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Tony Blengino, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
The district The once overwhelmingly Democratic territory in what is now the 23rd Congressional District has become much more Republican as newcomers have moved to the area in recent years.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 16 Mar. 2025
The newcomers sport somewhat more varied identities: 4 Charles, a charismatic clubbiness; Cote, a K-BBQ sleekness; Quality Meats, a party-bro cacophony; Carne Mare, an Italianate opulence.
—Helen Rosner, The New Yorker, 16 Mar. 2025
The candidates are incumbents Dan Waters and Alyssa Rapp, along with newcomers Patrick Conway and Andrew Hotz.
—Richard Requena, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2025
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Tony Blengino, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
The district The once overwhelmingly Democratic territory in what is now the 23rd Congressional District has become much more Republican as newcomers have moved to the area in recent years.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 16 Mar. 2025
The newcomers sport somewhat more varied identities: 4 Charles, a charismatic clubbiness; Cote, a K-BBQ sleekness; Quality Meats, a party-bro cacophony; Carne Mare, an Italianate opulence.
—Helen Rosner, The New Yorker, 16 Mar. 2025
The candidates are incumbents Dan Waters and Alyssa Rapp, along with newcomers Patrick Conway and Andrew Hotz.
—Richard Requena, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for newcomer
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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
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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
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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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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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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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“Newcomer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/newcomer. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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