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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 newcomers
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.
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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
Failing to educate newcomers on ways to work efficiently, that also keep health and safety top of mind, could set all of us back further than ever.
—Diane Farr, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Dec. 2024
The United States’ global primacy, the very idea of American exceptionalism itself, rests entirely on a base of mass immigration that has fueled our growth with newcomers from around the world.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 23 Dec. 2024
Joining them are newcomers Yim Si-wan, Kang Ha-neul, Park Gyu-young, Lee Jin-uk, Park Sung-hoon, Yang Dong-geun, Kang Ae-sim, Lee David, Choi Seung-hyun, Roh Jae-won, Jo Yu-ri, and Won Ji-an.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Keanu Reeves — his casting was a smooth movie — joins the franchise as Shadow the Hedgehog, while other series newcomers include Alyla Browne and Krysten Ritter.
—Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Dec. 2024
The delicacy once reserved for the rich is more accessible than ever, with long-standing European brands now competing with newcomers that harvest sturgeon eggs right here in California.
—Danielle Dorsey, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2024
Stonehenge was still, however, considered a significant monument by the newcomers.
—Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 20 Dec. 2024
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
Failing to educate newcomers on ways to work efficiently, that also keep health and safety top of mind, could set all of us back further than ever.
—Diane Farr, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Dec. 2024
The United States’ global primacy, the very idea of American exceptionalism itself, rests entirely on a base of mass immigration that has fueled our growth with newcomers from around the world.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 23 Dec. 2024
Joining them are newcomers Yim Si-wan, Kang Ha-neul, Park Gyu-young, Lee Jin-uk, Park Sung-hoon, Yang Dong-geun, Kang Ae-sim, Lee David, Choi Seung-hyun, Roh Jae-won, Jo Yu-ri, and Won Ji-an.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Keanu Reeves — his casting was a smooth movie — joins the franchise as Shadow the Hedgehog, while other series newcomers include Alyla Browne and Krysten Ritter.
—Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Dec. 2024
The delicacy once reserved for the rich is more accessible than ever, with long-standing European brands now competing with newcomers that harvest sturgeon eggs right here in California.
—Danielle Dorsey, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2024
Stonehenge was still, however, considered a significant monument by the newcomers.
—Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 20 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for newcomers
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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
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Despite being complete novices to television, Linke and Yee spearheaded a masterpiece of a first season.Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 17 Dec. 2024
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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“Newcomers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/newcomers. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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