as in novice
a person who is just starting out in a field of activity
he's a newcomer to ice hockey
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Recent Examples of newcomer
Torres is a newcomer to the Golden Globes — and may also be so for American audiences.
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Jack Smart, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
Trump was also a relative newcomer to the GOP power structure who had a bad relationship with top Republican congressional leaders during the 2016 primaries.
—W. James Antle Iii, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 4 Jan. 2025
In a year that saw Miami-Dade County’s mayor and commissioners raise $11 million for their political committees, no individual gave more than a Miami newcomer: billionaire Ken Griffin.
—Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 4 Jan. 2025
Most of the Vikings’ newcomers this season entered with curiosity about the superstar wideout.
—Alec Lewis, The Athletic, 2 Jan. 2025
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Jack Smart, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
Trump was also a relative newcomer to the GOP power structure who had a bad relationship with top Republican congressional leaders during the 2016 primaries.
—W. James Antle Iii, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 4 Jan. 2025
In a year that saw Miami-Dade County’s mayor and commissioners raise $11 million for their political committees, no individual gave more than a Miami newcomer: billionaire Ken Griffin.
—Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 4 Jan. 2025
Most of the Vikings’ newcomers this season entered with curiosity about the superstar wideout.
—Alec Lewis, The Athletic, 2 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for newcomer
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Entering the retail space as novices forced these bottle shop owners to face a steep learning curve.Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 14 Jan. 2025
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Only novices believe that a system will work flawlessly.Joshua Rothman, The New Yorker, 14 Jan. 2025
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More than 30 coin dealers will have high quality coins for the beginner to advanced collectors.Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 15 Jan. 2025
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Head to the Ouray Ice Park, a free place for beginners and experienced climbers to play on the ice.Mindy Sink, The Denver Post, 15 Jan. 2025
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His personal-best 27 points (18 in the second half) were the most by a Maryland freshman since Justin Jackson’s 28 against the Golden Gophers on Jan. 28, 2017.Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 14 Jan. 2025
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Five-star freshman Deuce Knight is also on board in case Arnold falters, while Ashton Daniels transferred from Stanford as a depth move.Seth Emerson, The Athletic, 14 Jan. 2025
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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
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Those teams, notably outside the New York and Los Angeles big-market orbit, seem content to rely on rookies paid at the 2025 minimum of $760,000.Dan Schlossberg, Forbes, 17 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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“Newcomer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/newcomer. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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