as in beginner
a person who is just starting out in a field of activity
a novice chess player
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Recent Examples of novice
With two novice leads, Boonnitipat says extensive prep time was invaluable.
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Michael Ordoña, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2025
Forage Liz Knight, 2021 A brilliant book for novice foragers, like me.
—The Week Uk, theweek, 20 Dec. 2024
Only novices believe that a system will work flawlessly.
—Joshua Rothman, The New Yorker, 14 Jan. 2025
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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Michael Ordoña, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2025
Forage Liz Knight, 2021 A brilliant book for novice foragers, like me.
—The Week Uk, theweek, 20 Dec. 2024
Only novices believe that a system will work flawlessly.
—Joshua Rothman, The New Yorker, 14 Jan. 2025
Entering the retail space as novices forced these bottle shop owners to face a steep learning curve.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 14 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for novice
Recent Examples of Synonyms for novice
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This ultramodern property just 15 minutes away from Woodstock is one of our favorite treehouse Airbnbs, offering a luxe off-the-grid experience for seasoned (or beginner) glampers.—
Rachel Fletcher,
Architectural Digest,
23 Jan. 2025
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All are welcome from beginners to those with a practice for years.—
Joe Rassel,
Orlando Sentinel,
22 Jan. 2025
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Men's Royal Rumble This year, the Men's Royal Rumble is filled with plenty of deserving talent, with exciting newcomers like Jacob Fatu and venerated veterans like Rey Mysterio.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
30 Jan. 2025
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Still, even the staunchest barbecue loyalist will admit that relative newcomer Q39, opened in 2014, is well worth your time.—
Caitlin Morton,
AFAR Media,
27 Jan. 2025
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Those talks will likely involve some combination of first-round draft picks and young players, including rookie guard Stephon Castle, fifth-year guard Devin Vassell and third-year forward Jeremy Sochan.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacramento Bee,
29 Jan. 2025
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That's not to say rookie quarterbacks are always ready to go by Week 1 of the regular season, but the Jets might want someone who can be ready to go when the 2025 season starts.—
Jonathan Granoff,
Newsweek,
28 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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Younger brother Eric is a freshman on varsity at Oxnard.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Jan. 2025
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The freshman guard scored eight points and played stellar defense as H-F rolled to a 76-60 SouthWest Suburban Conference victory over host Sandburg in Orland Park.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Jan. 2025
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“Novice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/novice. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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