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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
Today, the caucus includes notable newcomers like Janelle Bynum, a Democrat from Oregon who became the state’s first Black member of Congress by winning the 5th Congressional District.
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Melissa Noel, Essence, 4 Jan. 2025
O'Reilly's acceptance of newcomers helped grow his city while other cities in the region with smaller immigrant communities saw a population decline during that decade.
—Niraj Warikoo, Detroit Free Press, 3 Jan. 2025
This border city, sometimes called the Ellis Island of the Southwest, has long been known for its generosity toward immigrants, and that spirit extends to newcomers on four legs.
—Lauren Villagran, Austin American-Statesman, 2 Jan. 2025
Thousands of newcomers come to Florida to make a home here and most of them drive.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2025
There will be a carryover effect in the Big Ten given that all four newcomers from the Pac-12 rank in the bottom five in home attendance, with USC’s average of 3,872 the lowest and UCLA ranking next to last with an average of 4,830.
—Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2025
This reserved nature, combined with the importance placed on informal networks in both social and professional settings, can feel exclusionary to many newcomers.
—David Nikel, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
Beyond that, the club has to make some kind of decision on whether Rafael Devers will remain at third base and how any potential newcomers might fit into the puzzle.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 1 Jan. 2025
However, navigating Norwegian society can be challenging for newcomers due to its reserved and structured culture.
—David Nikel, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
Melissa Noel, Essence, 4 Jan. 2025
O'Reilly's acceptance of newcomers helped grow his city while other cities in the region with smaller immigrant communities saw a population decline during that decade.
—Niraj Warikoo, Detroit Free Press, 3 Jan. 2025
This border city, sometimes called the Ellis Island of the Southwest, has long been known for its generosity toward immigrants, and that spirit extends to newcomers on four legs.
—Lauren Villagran, Austin American-Statesman, 2 Jan. 2025
Thousands of newcomers come to Florida to make a home here and most of them drive.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2025
There will be a carryover effect in the Big Ten given that all four newcomers from the Pac-12 rank in the bottom five in home attendance, with USC’s average of 3,872 the lowest and UCLA ranking next to last with an average of 4,830.
—Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2025
This reserved nature, combined with the importance placed on informal networks in both social and professional settings, can feel exclusionary to many newcomers.
—David Nikel, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
Beyond that, the club has to make some kind of decision on whether Rafael Devers will remain at third base and how any potential newcomers might fit into the puzzle.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 1 Jan. 2025
However, navigating Norwegian society can be challenging for newcomers due to its reserved and structured culture.
—David Nikel, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
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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Many yoga and Pilates studios offer a free first class for beginners.—
Amy Kwan,
Verywell Health,
3 Jan. 2025
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Shoshone-only lift tickets are another option for beginners and families sticking to the greens at the bottom of the mountain; prices start at $57.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Dec. 2024
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Nebraska signed 20 incoming freshmen in December.—
Mitch Sherman,
The Athletic,
7 Jan. 2025
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And while most freshmen get at least one year to refine their skills in practice or in reserve time, Raiola was thrown into the fire.—
Mitch Sherman,
The Athletic,
7 Jan. 2025
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In that time, the club added 26 players who were rookies when stepping on to AHL ice.—
Allan Mitchell,
The Athletic,
5 Jan. 2025
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In his five seasons in charge of the Condors, there were 30 rookies, or six per season.—
Allan Mitchell,
The Athletic,
5 Jan. 2025
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“Newcomers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/newcomers. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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