as in beginners
a person who is just starting out in a field of activity
a novice chess player
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Recent Examples of novices
Specialized equipment and massive tires from the factory help novices gain confidence when traversing through mud, creeks and sand dunes.
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Morgan Korn, ABC News, 8 Dec. 2024
This expression is packed in a sleek new bottle and appeals to whiskey novices and connoisseurs alike.
—Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Surf novices need not be worried, Schwab and Culp say.
—Brooke Seipel, Fortune, 4 Dec. 2024
Yet, the lesson of Taft is that experts often can do more work than novices, who need to learn on the job.
—Laura Ellyn Smith / Made By History, TIME, 3 Dec. 2024
The historic moment summoned bandana loyalists and Willie novices alike.
—Emiliano Tahui Gómez, Austin American-Statesman, 25 Nov. 2024
The harbor’s Race Village had a main stage, sponsor pavilions, bars, and an IMAX studio experience that brought Cup novices up to speed on how the seven-ton foiling boats literally fly over the water at speeds above 63 mph.
—George Allen, Robb Report, 21 Oct. 2024
Successful retail traders, while a compelling example for novices, are rare.
—Ryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 21 Oct. 2024
For seasoned cooks and kitchen novices, cookbook author and nutritionist Robin Miller takes it back to basics with great, family-friendly recipes worth making over and over again.
—Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
Morgan Korn, ABC News, 8 Dec. 2024
This expression is packed in a sleek new bottle and appeals to whiskey novices and connoisseurs alike.
—Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Surf novices need not be worried, Schwab and Culp say.
—Brooke Seipel, Fortune, 4 Dec. 2024
Yet, the lesson of Taft is that experts often can do more work than novices, who need to learn on the job.
—Laura Ellyn Smith / Made By History, TIME, 3 Dec. 2024
The historic moment summoned bandana loyalists and Willie novices alike.
—Emiliano Tahui Gómez, Austin American-Statesman, 25 Nov. 2024
The harbor’s Race Village had a main stage, sponsor pavilions, bars, and an IMAX studio experience that brought Cup novices up to speed on how the seven-ton foiling boats literally fly over the water at speeds above 63 mph.
—George Allen, Robb Report, 21 Oct. 2024
Successful retail traders, while a compelling example for novices, are rare.
—Ryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 21 Oct. 2024
For seasoned cooks and kitchen novices, cookbook author and nutritionist Robin Miller takes it back to basics with great, family-friendly recipes worth making over and over again.
—Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for novices
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The Easy Joy is the entry level, offering short radius turns that are easy for beginners to carve at slower speeds on groomed terrain.Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Considering all these factors, the Victrola Century Signature Record Player excelled in every category, earning it our top choice for the best overall record player for beginners.L.A. Hubilla, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
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Sinatra and Davis notice the newcomers across the crowded club and approach.Toria Sheffield, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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Franchise newcomers Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Ralph Fiennes star in 28 Years Later, the trio fighting their way through the fright to ensure their future.Dave Quinn, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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According to a recent enrollment analysis by the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center, this fall saw a 5% drop in freshmen overall and a 6% drop in 18-year-olds at the same time there was an overall 3% year-over-year increase in undergraduate students.Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Two freshmen, David and Sarah, fall in love.Tajja Isen, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2024
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Soto and the Yankees’ potential desire to stay under the $301 million threshold could also determine how reliant the team is on cost-efficient rookies.Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 6 Dec. 2024
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Leaning on rookies has become a theme for the 49ers in 2024.Matt Barrows, The Athletic, 5 Dec. 2024
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“Novices.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/novices. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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