newcomer
noun
new·com·er
ˈnü-ˌkə-mər 
ˈnyü-
Examples of newcomer in a Sentence
he's a newcomer to ice hockey
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After seven years of sharing a front yard, the Johnsons have gone from neighborhood newcomers to full-on denizens, really becoming the best of friends with the Butlers (though Calvin won’t admit it).
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Denise Petski, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2025
That front two has now changed, with Diaz leaving for Bayern Munich over the summer, and Wirtz plus his fellow newcomers Isak and Ekitike are still adjusting to the way Liverpool operate off the ball, which has impacted the team’s overall structure and contributed to their defensive issues.
—Andy Jones, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
The drama ran on the CW network from 2007 to 2012 and—also not hyperbole—defined a generation while still inspiring spirited debates and yearly rewatches by both devoted fans and curious newcomers.
—María Mérida, Glamour, 2 Oct. 2025
The opportunities for newcomers to be in larger meetings may have been more imaginary than real.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2025
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Denise Petski, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2025
That front two has now changed, with Diaz leaving for Bayern Munich over the summer, and Wirtz plus his fellow newcomers Isak and Ekitike are still adjusting to the way Liverpool operate off the ball, which has impacted the team’s overall structure and contributed to their defensive issues.
—Andy Jones, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
The drama ran on the CW network from 2007 to 2012 and—also not hyperbole—defined a generation while still inspiring spirited debates and yearly rewatches by both devoted fans and curious newcomers.
—María Mérida, Glamour, 2 Oct. 2025
The opportunities for newcomers to be in larger meetings may have been more imaginary than real.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for newcomer
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“Newcomer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/newcomer. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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newcomer
noun
new·com·er
ˈn(y)ü-ˌkəm-ər
1
: one recently arrived
2
: beginner
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