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
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.
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Manvir Singh, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
Despite being complete novices to television, Linke and Yee spearheaded a masterpiece of a first season.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 17 Dec. 2024
The company welcomes novices and lifelong coffee enthusiasts into its doors at its educational flagship in Montreal.
—Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
The Expert-Novice Divide Understanding this limitation requires examining how human experts differ from novices in problem-solving.
—Charles Towers-Clark, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Often overlooked by wine novices in favor of regions known for star power, Languedoc represents a wine lover's paradise of innovation, diversity, and affordability.
—Jill Barth, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Specialized equipment and massive tires from the factory help novices gain confidence when traversing through mud, creeks and sand dunes.
—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
Manvir Singh, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
Despite being complete novices to television, Linke and Yee spearheaded a masterpiece of a first season.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 17 Dec. 2024
The company welcomes novices and lifelong coffee enthusiasts into its doors at its educational flagship in Montreal.
—Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
The Expert-Novice Divide Understanding this limitation requires examining how human experts differ from novices in problem-solving.
—Charles Towers-Clark, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Often overlooked by wine novices in favor of regions known for star power, Languedoc represents a wine lover's paradise of innovation, diversity, and affordability.
—Jill Barth, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Specialized equipment and massive tires from the factory help novices gain confidence when traversing through mud, creeks and sand dunes.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for novices
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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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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.Melissa Noel, Essence, 4 Jan. 2025
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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
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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 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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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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“Novices.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/novices. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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