as in novice
a person who is just starting out in a field of activity
although our son is only a beginner at swimming, he is making excellent progress
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Recent Examples of beginner
This beginner-friendly machine has a touchscreen display that walks you through its initial setup and your first few shots step by step.
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Editors Of Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Oct. 2025
There’s a good mix of beginner, intermediate, and expert terrain, with the expert—black diamond—offerings making up 49 percent of the ski area.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 29 Oct. 2025
Families and beginners will also love Ontario, a green run on Flagstaff Mountain.
—AFAR Media, 29 Oct. 2025
The club offers weekly beginner classes on Thursday evenings in addition to several dances on various days for those of all levels in the Seven Oaks Community Center in Rancho Bernardo.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Oct. 2025
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Editors Of Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Oct. 2025
There’s a good mix of beginner, intermediate, and expert terrain, with the expert—black diamond—offerings making up 49 percent of the ski area.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 29 Oct. 2025
Families and beginners will also love Ontario, a green run on Flagstaff Mountain.
—AFAR Media, 29 Oct. 2025
The club offers weekly beginner classes on Thursday evenings in addition to several dances on various days for those of all levels in the Seven Oaks Community Center in Rancho Bernardo.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for beginner
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This recipe is super easy to follow even for novice bakers.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
2 Nov. 2025
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Fast forward 55 years, and the event has grown into the world’s largest and most anticipated road race, drawing professionals and novices alike to push their limits — and test running shoe innovations along the way.—
Tonya Blazio-Licorish,
Footwear News,
31 Oct. 2025
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Trump endorsed Youngkin in his 2021 contest against Democrat Terry McAuliffe, but the Republican newcomer avoided appearing with the then-former president and steered clear of his MAGA agenda to appeal to independent and suburban voters.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Nov. 2025
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To replenish its roster, Auburn added numerous newcomers through the portal and recruiting, including transfers such as Keyshawn Hall and Keshawn Murphy, as well as freshmen like Kaden Magwood.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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The former Colorado standout began his rookie NFL season as the third quarterback on the Browns' depth chart.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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Or, will rookie receiver Matthew Golden become a bigger factor in Green Bay's offense?—
Jim Reineking,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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Related Articles The fashion coffee table book‘s 406 pages take readers on a journey, starting at the time when Louis Vuitton left his hometown of Jura, France and ventured to Paris, becoming a trunk maker’s apprentice.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
31 Oct. 2025
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The Fire Cadet program, which is offered through the City of Milwaukee, is a two-year apprentice-style program for youth ages 17 to 19.—
Cathy Kozlowicz,
jsonline.com,
30 Oct. 2025
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But the true freshman looked poised and undaunted, able to pick up a trio of fourth-down conversions with his arm and more positive yards with his legs.—
Quentin Corpuel,
Kansas City Star,
31 Oct. 2025
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Sophomores David Punch, Micah Robinson, Malick Diallo, Jace Posey and RJ Jones and redshirt freshman Ashton Simmons all opted to return to Fort Worth, giving TCU a solid foundation to build around.—
Steven Johnson
October 31,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Beginner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beginner. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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