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as in newcomer
a person who has recently been persuaded to join a religious sect
neophytes are assigned an experienced church member to guide them through their first year
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as in novice
a person who is just starting out in a field of activity
a neophyte in snowboarding
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Recent Examples of neophyte
Despite his career in medical devices, Saslow wasn’t a neophyte in sports ownership: The executive bought into the Chicago Cubs in 2015.
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Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 30 Oct. 2024
Such diplomacy would test the mettle of the Trump administration’s foreign-affairs neophytes, but the greater unknown is Putin.
—Robert David English, Foreign Affairs, 10 Mar. 2017
The system grants incumbents an inherent advantage over neophytes who are new to the arcane balloting rules, some of which were written by the same veteran politicians who now reap the benefits.
—Joe Mahr, Chicago Tribune, 13 Oct. 2024
Reddit is also another great option, particularly the Entrepreneur sub, which is constantly abuzz with everything from AMAs from successful founders to startup neophytes looking for advice on their next steps.
—Aytekin Tank, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024
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Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 30 Oct. 2024
Such diplomacy would test the mettle of the Trump administration’s foreign-affairs neophytes, but the greater unknown is Putin.
—Robert David English, Foreign Affairs, 10 Mar. 2017
The system grants incumbents an inherent advantage over neophytes who are new to the arcane balloting rules, some of which were written by the same veteran politicians who now reap the benefits.
—Joe Mahr, Chicago Tribune, 13 Oct. 2024
Reddit is also another great option, particularly the Entrepreneur sub, which is constantly abuzz with everything from AMAs from successful founders to startup neophytes looking for advice on their next steps.
—Aytekin Tank, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for neophyte
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Men's Royal Rumble This year, the Men's Royal Rumble is filled with plenty of deserving talent, with exciting newcomers like Jacob Fatu and venerated veterans like Rey Mysterio.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
30 Jan. 2025
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Still, even the staunchest barbecue loyalist will admit that relative newcomer Q39, opened in 2014, is well worth your time.—
Caitlin Morton,
AFAR Media,
27 Jan. 2025
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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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Building a roster, and a team, is a one-year venture; coaches who sell earning a diploma and a four-year experience to a recruit are begging to be fired.—
Mac Engel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Jan. 2025
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If a Bonnies recruit is All-Conference one year, he’ll almost certainly be gone the next — to somewhere like Syracuse or Kentucky (or even the N.B.A.).—
Bruce Schoenfeld,
New York Times,
22 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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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
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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
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Those talks will likely involve some combination of first-round draft picks and young players, including rookie guard Stephon Castle, fifth-year guard Devin Vassell and third-year forward Jeremy Sochan.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacramento Bee,
29 Jan. 2025
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Morton worked for Campbell in 2022 with the Lions and helped the Broncos offense improve the past two years under Payton, which included the blossoming of rookie quarterback Bo Nix in 2024.—
Troy Renck,
The Denver Post,
28 Jan. 2025
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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
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Younger brother Eric is a freshman on varsity at Oxnard.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Jan. 2025
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“Neophyte.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neophyte. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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