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
In that time, the club added 26 players who were rookies when stepping on to AHL ice.
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Allan Mitchell, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
In his five seasons in charge of the Condors, there were 30 rookies, or six per season.
—Allan Mitchell, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
Still’s four interceptions are second-most among rookies.
—Daniel Popper, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
Mitchell’s forced incompletions per target percentage (22) ranks fifth among cornerbacks and first among rookies, per Pro Football Focus.
—Brooks Kubena, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
His 10 passes defended are tied for fourth among rookies.
—Daniel Popper, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
Certainly for the rookies, there has to be honorable mentions handed out for HBO’s Robert Downey Jr-filled The Sympathizer, Hulu’s Queenie and the touching and hilarious How to Die Alone.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 30 Dec. 2024
In a season in which six different rookies have started at least one game for the 49ers, there are plenty of candidates for this award.
—Matt Barrows, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
That Puni has started all 15 games so far — for a team that’s usually reluctant to start rookies — speaks to his maturity.
—Matt Barrows, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
Allan Mitchell, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
In his five seasons in charge of the Condors, there were 30 rookies, or six per season.
—Allan Mitchell, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
Still’s four interceptions are second-most among rookies.
—Daniel Popper, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
Mitchell’s forced incompletions per target percentage (22) ranks fifth among cornerbacks and first among rookies, per Pro Football Focus.
—Brooks Kubena, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
His 10 passes defended are tied for fourth among rookies.
—Daniel Popper, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
Certainly for the rookies, there has to be honorable mentions handed out for HBO’s Robert Downey Jr-filled The Sympathizer, Hulu’s Queenie and the touching and hilarious How to Die Alone.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 30 Dec. 2024
In a season in which six different rookies have started at least one game for the 49ers, there are plenty of candidates for this award.
—Matt Barrows, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
That Puni has started all 15 games so far — for a team that’s usually reluctant to start rookies — speaks to his maturity.
—Matt Barrows, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rookies
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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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Wisconsin also signed three freshmen defensive linemen in its 2025 recruiting class with Drayden Pavey, Xavier Ukponu and Torin Pettaway.Jesse Temple, 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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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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“Rookies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rookies. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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