as in novices
a person who is just starting out in a field of activity
although a star in his old sport of basketball, he was still just a rookie as far as baseball was concerned
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Recent Examples of rookies
When the All-Star Game returned for the 1999-2000 season, the format was revamped to feature a team of standout rookies against top second-season players.
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Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 1 Oct. 2024
The top selling players were rookies Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese.
—Brad Adgate, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
Whether teaching women to take risks in the corporate world or helping NFL rookies hone their mental agility, Priore is proving that the lessons of chess can lead to winning outcomes, both on and off the board.
—Jane Hanson, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
The rookies As expected, Bronny James has received most of the attention from the Lakers’ draft class.
—Khobi Price, Orange County Register, 29 Sep. 2024
Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 1 Oct. 2024
The top selling players were rookies Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese.
—Brad Adgate, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
Whether teaching women to take risks in the corporate world or helping NFL rookies hone their mental agility, Priore is proving that the lessons of chess can lead to winning outcomes, both on and off the board.
—Jane Hanson, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
The rookies As expected, Bronny James has received most of the attention from the Lakers’ draft class.
—Khobi Price, Orange County Register, 29 Sep. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rookies
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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
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These genius self-watering bulbs automatically know when to water thirsty plants, making keeping indoor plants alive easy for green thumbs and novices alike.Hannah Rice, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2024
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This workhorse pan is completely nonstick—perfect for beginners—holds just enough food for one, and comes in an array of fun colors too.Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 21 Oct. 2024
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Trying to work out your arms while stepping could be a bit too complex for beginners to pull off effectively.Jennifer Heimlich, SELF, 16 Oct. 2024
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But freshmen, Van Rheenen told him, weren’t permitted to take such an advanced class.Sean Gregory, TIME, 2 Oct. 2024
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College freshmen who reported low, medium and high cellphone usage during class all had negative impacts on their grades, according to a Springer research paper.Arianna Johnson, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
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Fans and newcomers alike eagerly anticipate the handmade pastas, focaccias and more inspired by the best of Italy’s Eternal City.Alissa Fitzgerald, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Around 22 percent of exhibitors were newcomers.Alex Wynne, WWD, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Rookies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rookies. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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