as in novices
a person who is just starting out in a field of activity
although our son is only a beginner at swimming, he is making excellent progress
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Recent Examples of beginners
For beginners, a good place to start is between 1 to 5 milligrams of THC per serving, and then adjust accordingly.
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Chelsea Davis, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
On the other hand, longer breaks, especially those lasting months, tend to result in more significant losses, particularly for beginners.
—Alyssa Hui-Anderson, Health, 13 Dec. 2024
Iron Man Iron Man is another S-Tier character that is great for beginners, because his kit is so simple to wrap your head around.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
These exercises can be tough on your joints, especially the knees, so they may not be recommended for beginners.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 19 Dec. 2024
Daniel Hodges, program director at White Pine Touring, encourages beginners to start with a guide.
—AFAR Media, 19 Dec. 2024
All are welcome from beginners to those with a practice for years.
—Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 18 Dec. 2024
For beginners, this could mean walking a few times a week.
—Renée Onque, CNBC, 18 Dec. 2024
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
Chelsea Davis, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
On the other hand, longer breaks, especially those lasting months, tend to result in more significant losses, particularly for beginners.
—Alyssa Hui-Anderson, Health, 13 Dec. 2024
Iron Man Iron Man is another S-Tier character that is great for beginners, because his kit is so simple to wrap your head around.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
These exercises can be tough on your joints, especially the knees, so they may not be recommended for beginners.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 19 Dec. 2024
Daniel Hodges, program director at White Pine Touring, encourages beginners to start with a guide.
—AFAR Media, 19 Dec. 2024
All are welcome from beginners to those with a practice for years.
—Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 18 Dec. 2024
For beginners, this could mean walking a few times a week.
—Renée Onque, CNBC, 18 Dec. 2024
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for beginners
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In a follow-up study, wine and coffee experts performed just as badly as novices when given non-wine and non-coffee smells, suggesting the Jahai’s enhanced abilities aren’t simply a result of practice in attending to aromas.Manvir Singh, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
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Despite being complete novices to television, Linke and Yee spearheaded a masterpiece of a first season.Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 17 Dec. 2024
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Southeast Michigan’s housing market will continue to showcase its diversity, offering a blend of urban, suburban, small-town charm, and rural living options as a destination for both newcomers and longtime residents alike.Brendel Hightower, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
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The Swiss city has long attracted wealthy, high-net-worth newcomers from around the world for a number of reasons, including its strong currency, competitive tax rates, and overall quality of life.Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 23 Dec. 2024
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Our Freshman All-America teams recognize the true freshmen and redshirt freshmen who made the biggest impact for their teams in 2024.Manny Navarro, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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The Big 12 Defensive Freshman of the Year and son of former Pro Bowl linebacker Jeremiah Trotter led all freshmen nationally with 92 tackles while starting 11 games.Manny Navarro, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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As each class of NBA rookies enters the league, there’s a wide distribution of roles and opportunities available.Nick Crain, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Growing up fast Bucs running back Bucky Irving, who leads all NFL rookies with 852 yards rushing while sharing the workload with starter Rachaad White, is not the only 2024 draft pick playing a key role.Associated Pess, Orlando Sentinel, 22 Dec. 2024
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“Beginners.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beginners. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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