neophytes

noun

Definition of neophytesnext
plural of neophyte
1
as in newcomers
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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2
as in novices
a person who is just starting out in a field of activity a neophyte in snowboarding

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for neophytes
  1. newcomers
  2. novices
  3. beginners
  4. freshmen
  5. rookies
Noun
  • Fans and newcomers alike eagerly anticipate the handmade pastas, focaccias and more inspired by the best of Italy’s Eternal City.
    Alissa Fitzgerald, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Around 22 percent of exhibitors were newcomers.
    Alex Wynne, WWD, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of newcomers
Noun
  • For seasoned cooks and kitchen novices, cookbook author and nutritionist Robin Miller takes it back to basics with great, family-friendly recipes worth making over and over again.
    Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
  • These genius self-watering bulbs automatically know when to water thirsty plants, making keeping indoor plants alive easy for green thumbs and novices alike.
    Hannah Rice, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of novices
Noun
  • This workhorse pan is completely nonstick—perfect for beginners—holds just enough food for one, and comes in an array of fun colors too.
    Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 21 Oct. 2024
  • Trying to work out your arms while stepping could be a bit too complex for beginners to pull off effectively.
    Jennifer Heimlich, SELF, 16 Oct. 2024
Definition of beginners
Noun
  • But freshmen, Van Rheenen told him, weren’t permitted to take such an advanced class.
    Sean Gregory, TIME, 2 Oct. 2024
  • College freshmen who reported low, medium and high cellphone usage during class all had negative impacts on their grades, according to a Springer research paper.
    Arianna Johnson, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of freshmen
Noun
  • When the All-Star Game returned for the 1999-2000 season, the format was revamped to feature a team of standout rookies against top second-season players.
    Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 1 Oct. 2024
  • Whether teaching women to take risks in the corporate world or helping NFL rookies hone their mental agility, Priore is proving that the lessons of chess can lead to winning outcomes, both on and off the board.
    Jane Hanson, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
Definition of rookies
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