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
Most beginner machines need a 54mm tamper, while most high-end ones need a 58mm.
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Noah Kaufman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Feb. 2026
Investing in gold stocks is often more appealing to beginners since there are fewer fees and complications.
—Nick Perry, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
The mistake people outside the fungi community or beginners make when identifying mushrooms is solely relying on social media, a field guide or an app like iNaturalist, said Bob Cummings, a leading mycology expert in Santa Barbara.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 8 Feb. 2026
That said, the Frabill Blackhawk Tip-Up is perfect for beginners.
—Harry Spampinato, Outside, 6 Feb. 2026
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Noah Kaufman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Feb. 2026
Investing in gold stocks is often more appealing to beginners since there are fewer fees and complications.
—Nick Perry, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
The mistake people outside the fungi community or beginners make when identifying mushrooms is solely relying on social media, a field guide or an app like iNaturalist, said Bob Cummings, a leading mycology expert in Santa Barbara.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 8 Feb. 2026
That said, the Frabill Blackhawk Tip-Up is perfect for beginners.
—Harry Spampinato, Outside, 6 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for beginner
Noun
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From the bleachers of the Abe Stark Arena, our college friends cheered wildly as Phil, who was a novice, performed a few simple spins.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
4 Feb. 2026
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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,
AZCentral.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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Greenblatt said the newcomers have also drawn much of their business from the more skilled bettors — known as sharps — who tend to be less profitable for gambling companies.—
Peyton Forte,
Fortune,
8 Feb. 2026
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Eight candidates, most of them newcomers, are seeking six available seats on the La Jolla Community Planning Association board in its annual election.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Feb. 2026
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Three of the Celtics’ current rotation players — center Luka Garza, rookie wing Gonzalez and trade-deadline addition Nikola Vucevic — have never played with Tatum.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
10 Feb. 2026
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SpaceX's upcoming Crew-12 launch for NASA will fly a pair of veteran astronauts and a pair of rookies to the orbital lab for an extended stay.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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The fledgling New Republic works to protect what the Rebellion fought for and turns to the legendary bounty hunter and his young apprentice for help.—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
8 Feb. 2026
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An academic career beckoned back home in Dublin, but the twenty-four-year-old apprentice writer was eager to forge a more artistic path.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Feb. 2026
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Strong was a finalist for the Cheryl Miller Award, given to the top small forward, as a freshman in 2025.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
5 Feb. 2026
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Offseason turnover saw the Knights add 31 new faces to the roster, including transfers and incoming freshmen.—
Matt Murschel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Feb. 2026
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