as in novice
a person who is just starting out in a field of activity
a newbie to woodworking, he was still trying to learn all the terms and techniques of the craft
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Recent Examples of newbie
While allegiances with athletes and sports may be expanding, many diehard fans and newbies still like wearing their favorite team’s colors or styles.
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Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
16 June 2026
Lowe is frequently asked where newbies should begin.
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Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
Other Aventura newbies such as On, Celine, Missoni, Rimowa and Revolve are also expected soon.
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Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
15 June 2026
And Switzerland is no World Cup newbie — this is their 13th appearance and Saturday’s match was their 42nd World Cup game.
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Duncan Alexander,
New York Times,
14 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for newbie
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
16 June 2026
Lowe is frequently asked where newbies should begin.
—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
Other Aventura newbies such as On, Celine, Missoni, Rimowa and Revolve are also expected soon.
—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
15 June 2026
And Switzerland is no World Cup newbie — this is their 13th appearance and Saturday’s match was their 42nd World Cup game.
—
Duncan Alexander,
New York Times,
14 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for newbie
Recent Examples of Synonyms for newbie
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The five-part docuseries, directed by Brian Knappenberger with Tom Hanks as executive producer, offers novice history buffs an extensive look into the establishment of American democracy.
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To create something wholly new, the narrative team looked back to other games with a low barrier to entry, particularly early 2000s Nintendo consoles that invited novices to join the fold.
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Ticket to Ride is a beginner-friendly route-building game across a map of cities.
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From beginner builds to advanced display-worthy creations, there are deals across every price point.
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But there’s no denying the global impact the newcomers had on the band, especially Nicks, who would go on to have a successful solo career as well.
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The completion of Gulf State Park’s many recreation areas, trails, and new lodge and cottages have only upped the ante for longtime visitors and newcomers.
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On Tuesday, the first round will take place as 30 rookies join the NBA.
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While first-round picks are slotted into salaries through the NBA’s rookie scale, there isn’t as much structure with second-round selections.
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Kieran, his young apprentice, is learning fast.
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In 1811, The Nottingham Review newspaper recorded what's believed to be the first historical mention of the fictitious Ludd character, described as a framework knitting apprentice near Leicester.
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JSerra’s Ava Irwin, who earned The Register’s Orange County player of the year honor as a freshman in 2025, has enrolled at Sierra Canyon, Trailblazers athletic director Jon Ellinghouse confirmed Thursday.
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Doggett is the first freshman to win this Gatorade national award, which dates to 1986.
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“Newbie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/newbie. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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