babes

noun

Definition of babesnext
plural of babe
1
as in novices
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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2
as in children
a recently born person a babe in arms, too young even to crawl

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3
as in beauties
slang a lovely woman a celebrity magazine describing her as "a total babe"

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4
as in dolls
slang a physically attractive person an ad for a beach resort depicting tanned babes of both sexes

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for babes
  1. novices
  2. children
  3. beauties
  4. dolls
  5. beginners
  6. goddesses
  7. newcomers
  8. freshmen
Noun
  • Specialized equipment and massive tires from the factory help novices gain confidence when traversing through mud, creeks and sand dunes.
    Morgan Korn, ABC News, 8 Dec. 2024
  • This expression is packed in a sleek new bottle and appeals to whiskey novices and connoisseurs alike.
    Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of novices
Noun
  • Hospital records show that a family of eight was among those killed, including four children, their parents and two grandparents.
    Samy Magdy and Wafaa Shurafa, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
  • As families grow from two married adults to larger households with multiple children, others have reduced their circle of giving.
    Julianna Bragg, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of children
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  • Lifestride Mary Jane Flats As a fan of Mary Jane flats, these brown beauties are a steal at 57 percent off.
    Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Here's how to make these sophisticated beauties.
    Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of beauties
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  • Advertisement Mattel moved to pull the dolls from online retailers and stores including Target, one of Universal’s retail partners on the movie.
    Stacy Perman, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
  • Among Mattel Creations' other Monster High releases is a trio of dolls including two versions of Wednesday Addams (Jenna Ortega) and one of Enid Sinclair (Emma Meyers) from Netflix’s blockbuster series Wednesday.
    Tim Lammers, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of dolls
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  • The Easy Joy is the entry level, offering short radius turns that are easy for beginners to carve at slower speeds on groomed terrain.
    Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
  • For many beginners, there is a notion that the cheaper an asset is, the better its chances to grow.
    Anastasia Chernikova, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of beginners
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  • The new film also relies heavily on the mythological imagery of angry goddesses - in this case ‘Gangamma Thalli’, the Hindu goddess believed to be the sister of Venkateshwara Balaji, mother of Lord Parashuram, and the protector of the region.
    Sweta Kaushal, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
  • Families can hear all about classic ancient Greek myths which are filled with adventures of gods and goddesses, monsters, and heroes.
    Anna Halkidis, Parents, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of goddesses
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  • Sinatra and Davis notice the newcomers across the crowded club and approach.
    Toria Sheffield, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Franchise newcomers Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Ralph Fiennes star in 28 Years Later, the trio fighting their way through the fright to ensure their future.
    Dave Quinn, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of newcomers
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  • According to a recent enrollment analysis by the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center, this fall saw a 5% drop in freshmen overall and a 6% drop in 18-year-olds at the same time there was an overall 3% year-over-year increase in undergraduate students.
    Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Two freshmen, David and Sarah, fall in love.
    Tajja Isen, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2024
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