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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
Naturepedic Wake up, babe, the Naturepedic 20% off sale is happening.
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Annie Blackman, Allure, 2 Dec. 2024
Every other scene was populated with spooky babes — babes with scary faces but babes nonetheless.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2024
Doing the worm on the carpet and a cartwheel on the floating dock is not enough to impress, babes.
—Emma Soren, Vulture, 22 July 2024
Color-wise, Cher tends to stick to either black or icy platinum blonde, but her latest shade is less ice princess and more beach babe.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 16 Oct. 2024
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Annie Blackman, Allure, 2 Dec. 2024
Every other scene was populated with spooky babes — babes with scary faces but babes nonetheless.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2024
Doing the worm on the carpet and a cartwheel on the floating dock is not enough to impress, babes.
—Emma Soren, Vulture, 22 July 2024
Color-wise, Cher tends to stick to either black or icy platinum blonde, but her latest shade is less ice princess and more beach babe.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 16 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for babe
Noun
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Now, Trump has four years of White House experience while Vance is a novice.—
Roy Brownell,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Jan. 2025
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While a novice might think that selecting the right fly is the key to catching fish, seasoned anglers know that meticulous attention to every element of the fishing process leads to a rewarding day on the water.—
Brennan Drew,
Forbes,
13 Jan. 2025
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The multistate suit seeks an injunction barring the enforcement of Trump’s prospective order, which applies only to babies born after Feb. 17 — 30 days after the signing.—
Mark Pazniokas,
Hartford Courant,
21 Jan. 2025
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Despite having a successful career as a Green Beret and being the father of a baby born just last year, Livelsberger reportedly suffered from severe post-traumatic stress disorder and depression.—
Kara Margolis,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Jan. 2025
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This stunning marble depiction of the ancient Greek goddess of wisdom and warfare will go on public display in the atrium of the Wrightwood 659 gallery in Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood starting on January 25.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
23 Jan. 2025
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To the south is the open sea, home of a goddess who looms large in local mythology.—
Scott Mowbray Amrita Chandradas,
New York Times,
20 Jan. 2025
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Now, the late singer has been honored with her very own Barbie doll.—
Hannah Malach,
WWD,
16 Jan. 2025
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The film stars Jessica Biel as Linda, a woman who hires a babysitter to care for her baby who is actually a doll.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
15 Jan. 2025
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This ultramodern property just 15 minutes away from Woodstock is one of our favorite treehouse Airbnbs, offering a luxe off-the-grid experience for seasoned (or beginner) glampers.—
Rachel Fletcher,
Architectural Digest,
23 Jan. 2025
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All are welcome from beginners to those with a practice for years.—
Joe Rassel,
Orlando Sentinel,
22 Jan. 2025
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Palestinian children gather to receive food aid today in Deir al-Balah, Gaza.—
Jennifer Jett,
NBC News,
17 Jan. 2025
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Financial Responsibilities: Supporting The Family In one study, more than half of parents surveyed have prioritized giving financial help to their adult children over setting aside money for themselves.—
Paula Thielen,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 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 30 Jan. 2025.
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