NEWBIE Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

newbie

noun

ˈnü-bē

Definition of newbie

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 That still leaves room for some newbies. — Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 25 June 2026 This newbie runs wild with bergamot, timur berry, pink pepper, rose, blackcurrant bud, and amberwood. — Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 25 June 2026 While there was the all-returnee Big Brother All-Stars for season 22, CBS’ summer reality competition series was otherwise all-newbies all the time… until last summer, when the franchise decided for the first time in eight years to mix old and new contestants. — Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 24 June 2026 Some of the Las Vegas-esque structures created out of nowhere clearly impress newbies more than Cannes Lions veterans. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 23 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for newbie

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Noun

Haaland has become a social media phenomenon, with his own posts and memes from others turning even soccer novices into diehard fans.

— Kaitlyn Huamani, Fortune, 13 July 2026
The last death at San Fermin's bull runs occurred in 2009, but gorings and broken bones are common, partly due to the large number of novice bull runners and foreign tourists who join the experienced locals.

— ABC News, ABC News, 11 July 2026

Definition of novice

Noun

Float down the Barren Fork River with beginner-friendly kayak rentals, then relax at the 8-acre pet-friendly campground featuring tent sites, RV hookups, and rental campers.

— Korrin Bishop, Southern Living, 18 July 2026
Meanwhile, the Summer Triangle — formed by Vega, Deneb and Altair — hangs almost overhead during the darkest hours, making this one of the easiest seasonal star patterns for beginners to learn.

— Jamie Carter, Space.com, 17 July 2026

Definition of beginner

Noun

The difference between those projects and the 27 data centers that already exist or are being built in Miami-Dade (including three newcomers that have drawn controversy) is the size.

— Alexandra Phelps, Miami Herald, 17 July 2026
Significantly, High Plains offered alternatives to more expensive, two-drink-minimum club shows that might scare off casual comedy fans and newcomers to stand-up.

— John Wenzel, Denver Post, 16 July 2026

Definition of newcomer

Noun

Mims is heading into the final year of his rookie deal, while Franklin has this season and 2027 before free agency.

— Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 15 July 2026
The Warriors rookie responded with 15 points, nine rebounds, three assists and a number of bone-crunching collisions with his fellow 250-pounder.

— Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 15 July 2026

Definition of rookie

Noun

Across all trades Pennsylvania infamously requires four journeymen per apprentice, as do Maryland and New Jersey.

— Ryan Craig, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Guests will hear the shuffle of San Francisco outside the windows, phones ringing, and the lingering voices of apprentices or other clients.

— Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 26 June 2026

Definition of apprentice

Noun

Included in her village is Kai, who will be soon be a freshman at the University of Miami in Coral Gables, two counties away.

— Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026
Gracia, who throws and hits left-handed, was a freshman All-American at Duke and then transferred to UVA for his junior season.

— Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 15 July 2026

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