the uninitiated
noun
: people who do not have knowledge of or experience with something
For the uninitiated, let me explain how this device works.
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For the uninitiated, pellet grills are much smarter than gas or charcoal grills.
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Tim Clark, Forbes, 23 Sep. 2024
For the uninitiated, Saratoga chips are a mainstay in Greater Cincinnati that can be found on the menus of some of our most historic restaurants, including LaRosa's, Ron's Roost and Zip's, among others.
—Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 20 Sep. 2024
For the uninitiated, Sephora Collection is the store’s own-brand offering, encompassing makeup, skincare, hair care and body care products.
—Venus Wong, refinery29.com, 14 May 2024
For the uninitiated, Wicked is a prequel to Frank L. Baum’s The Wizard of Oz, the story of the Wicked Witch of the West, Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo), and her unlikely school friendship with Glinda the Good Witch, first known as Galinda (Ariana Grande).
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 19 Sep. 2024
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Tim Clark, Forbes, 23 Sep. 2024
For the uninitiated, Saratoga chips are a mainstay in Greater Cincinnati that can be found on the menus of some of our most historic restaurants, including LaRosa's, Ron's Roost and Zip's, among others.
—Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 20 Sep. 2024
For the uninitiated, Sephora Collection is the store’s own-brand offering, encompassing makeup, skincare, hair care and body care products.
—Venus Wong, refinery29.com, 14 May 2024
For the uninitiated, Wicked is a prequel to Frank L. Baum’s The Wizard of Oz, the story of the Wicked Witch of the West, Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo), and her unlikely school friendship with Glinda the Good Witch, first known as Galinda (Ariana Grande).
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 19 Sep. 2024
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