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
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of newcomers
Noun
  • 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
  • Despite being complete novices to television, Linke and Yee spearheaded a masterpiece of a first season.
    Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of novices
Noun
  • For beginners, a good place to start is between 1 to 5 milligrams of THC per serving, and then adjust accordingly.
    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
Definition of beginners
Noun
  • Moore, a former four-star recruit, has started seven games — including the College Playoff win over Indiana — and ranks fifth among freshmen nationally with 10 passes defended.
    Manny Navarro, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • 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
Definition of freshmen
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of rookies
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