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Recent Examples of greenhorn That's a pretty apt casting given that the three other members are greenhorns in terms of major titles. Tim Ellis, Forbes, 13 Nov. 2023 On the fishing boat, a greenhorn named Steve can’t stop going on about ripping off his own father of 40 grand, the cash still in his car, where he’s been living. Tod Goldberg, USA TODAY, 13 Oct. 2021 Yet even before the Academy-Award winning film provided a boost to a once-fringe sport, Honnold had inspired one important greenhorn to get up from her desk and out onto the rocks: his 58-year-old mother. Anita Chabria Staff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2021 Rick’s crew rescues a greenhorn and her rock truck, and Tony’s team tries an ancient fix to keep his operation afloat. Washington Post, 8 Oct. 2021 See all Example Sentences for greenhorn 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for greenhorn
Noun
  • Now, Trump has four years of White House experience while Vance is a novice.
    Roy Brownell, Baltimore Sun, 18 Jan. 2025
  • 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
Noun
  • 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
  • All are welcome from beginners to those with a practice for years.
    Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 22 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • In Part 1 of an exclusive interview, Brian shared the incredible journey that led him here—starting as a chemist for a dental company, moving into the labs of William Grant & Sons, and eventually becoming the apprentice and successor of the legendary Malt Master, David Stewart.
    Noel Burgess, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Inside, the past and the present merge for her former master to provide Ahsoka with some sage advice and the necessary skills to pass on her knowledge to her own apprentice, Sabine Wren.
    Jeff Spry, Space.com, 21 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • That was Daniels’ fifth game-winning drive of his rookie season, including his Hail Mary heroism to beat the Bears on the final play in Week 8.
    Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025
  • Washington quarterback Jayden Daniels is one of the best rookie QBs to ever grace the league, while Detroit has muscled through some of the worst injury luck en route to the No. 1 seed.
    Chris Branch, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Several of our friends disembarked in Salt Lake City and newcomers joined in the middle of the night.
    Christin Parcerisa Vigueras, Travel + Leisure, 18 Jan. 2025
  • The Bruins have lost four consecutive games against conference veterans after winning two games against fellow Big Ten newcomers Washington and Oregon.
    Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • The freshman guard scored eight points and played stellar defense as H-F rolled to a 76-60 SouthWest Suburban Conference victory over host Sandburg in Orland Park.
    Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 25 Jan. 2025
  • Younger brother Eric is a freshman on varsity at Oxnard.
    Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 25 Jan. 2025

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“Greenhorn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/greenhorn. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

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