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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
This storyline would explain why her return to the company was highlighted on the smaller (and recently canceled) Rampage instead of Dynamite, as the promotion may want to position her as someone who has forgotten her past two years in AEW, effectively starting over as a neophyte.
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Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
This is where the Harris and former Biden team is really supposed to make its money, in a get-out-the-vote competition with relative neophytes on the Republican side.
—W. James Antle Iii, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 4 Nov. 2024
Despite his career in medical devices, Saslow wasnβt a neophyte in sports ownership: The executive bought into the Chicago Cubs in 2015.
—Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 30 Oct. 2024
Such diplomacy would test the mettle of the Trump administrationβs foreign-affairs neophytes, but the greater unknown is Putin.
—Robert David English, Foreign Affairs, 10 Mar. 2017
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Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
This is where the Harris and former Biden team is really supposed to make its money, in a get-out-the-vote competition with relative neophytes on the Republican side.
—W. James Antle Iii, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 4 Nov. 2024
Despite his career in medical devices, Saslow wasnβt a neophyte in sports ownership: The executive bought into the Chicago Cubs in 2015.
—Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 30 Oct. 2024
Such diplomacy would test the mettle of the Trump administrationβs foreign-affairs neophytes, but the greater unknown is Putin.
—Robert David English, Foreign Affairs, 10 Mar. 2017
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for neophyte
Noun
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There are dozens of other newcomers to the big leagues who could determine the course of the 2025 title chases.—
Dan Schlossberg,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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Clueless featured the track in one of the filmβs scenes where protagonist Cher (Alicia Silverstone) directs an impromptu photoshoot of the movieβs popular high schoolers and includes newcomer Tai (Brittany Murphy).—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
20 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Just kind of a handful or random observations with nothing that even the most novice player doesn't already know.—
Gene McCaffrey,
The Athletic,
26 Feb. 2025
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The fights, without a doubt, grabbed the attention of novice fans everywhere, but not everyone was a fan of it.—
Ryan Morik,
Fox News,
18 Feb. 2025
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Trump was ultimately forced to revise that proposal, banning new transgender recruits but allowing existing trans troops to stay in the military.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
27 Feb. 2025
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Etheridge helped recruit numerous blue-chip recruits at his last Power 4 job β which was at his alma mater, Auburn.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Feb. 2025
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For beginners, the goal is to get the minimum weekly requirements and increase from there.—
Cory Martin,
Verywell Health,
19 Feb. 2025
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Six different yoga classes are offered, from hot and powerful to slow and mindful, for beginners or experienced.—
Anne Gelhaus,
The Mercury News,
18 Feb. 2025
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Her lore reveal indicates that her childlike stature doesn't always inspire confidence in her apprentices at first with some even requesting their money to be refunded upon seeing her.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
18 Feb. 2025
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The Clone Wars features several fan favorites, including Anakinβs apprentice, Ahsoka Tano, who wouldnβt appear in live-action until The Mandalorian, The Book of Boba Fett, and finally her own series, Ahsoka.—
Katie Rife,
EW.com,
15 Feb. 2025
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Last month, six massage therapists employed at high-end spas said Tucker exposed himself repeatedly during a span of four years, including his rookie season, when the Ravens won the Super Bowl.—
Ryan Morik,
Fox News,
22 Feb. 2025
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Holland played under defensive coordinator Brian Flores during his rookie season in 2021 and that was an excellent season with 69 tackles, 10 passes defensed and 2.5 sacks.—
Steve Silverman,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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Listen to this article BLOOMINGTON β When Nico Ronchetti arrived at Joliet Catholic as a freshman in 2021, the school had never won a state trophy in wrestling.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Mar. 2025
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The redshirt freshman has been a consistent bright spot since entering the starting lineup in December, and heβs really rounded into form over the last month.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Mar. 2025
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“Neophyte.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neophyte. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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