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 Which isn’t to say that Frei, a Vegas newbie, was turned off by the spectacle of Sin City. — Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 26 Aug. 2026 Show your newbie scientist how to make it into a ball, drive play cars through it, and pour it through a colander. — Michelle Crouch, Parents, 14 Aug. 2026 And while plenty of Persian dining is typically done at home, Diba and his team have done a good job of making both newbies and folks more familiar with the cuisine feel welcome. — Colin Wrenn, Denver Post, 5 Aug. 2026 Alice craves mentorship but can’t help noting how often Nora drinks on the job; Nora, who discovers Alice having a panic attack in the bathroom, wonders whether the newbie stands a chance of making it in the Bureau. — Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for newbie

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Noun

Despite being an expert in her craft, Godshalk communicated the principles of floral design to her students in a way that was easy for novices to digest.

— Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 19 Sep. 2026
Sid Vicious, six months before his debut as the Sex Pistols’ new bassist, was most assuredly a novice on the drums.

— Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of novice

Noun

In other news, the fair’s popular Premise sector, which focuses on unusual curatorial displays that hope to broaden our understanding of art history, is expanding this year to include 12 participating galleries, nine of them being newcomers.

— Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 21 Sep. 2026
The proposal would also require some parents of foreign students to attend Italian language classes, part of Meloni’s push to make newcomers embrace national culture, rules and gender norms.

— Maria Grazia Murru, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of newcomer

Noun

Entering the game with a shoulder injury designation, rookie cornerback Mansoor Delane dressed but did not play, leaving L’Jarius Sneed on the outside opposite Nohl Williams to start.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 21 Sep. 2026
Williams, after going 5-12 as a rookie, threw for a franchise-record 3,942 yards while leading the Bears to an 11-6 record and the NFC North title.

— Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of rookie

Noun

Flynn said an apprentice level technician can take home $40,000 to $60,000, with experienced electricians commanding north of $100,000.

— Kevin Williams, CNBC, 26 Sep. 2026
Beyond laboratory research, US officials intend to use the equipment as a training ground for apprentices and university recruits, helping train the next generation of weapons-control specialists.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of apprentice

Noun

Exactly 39 years after the debut of the iconic sitcom, a new sequel series hit Netflix on Thursday, blending a bunch of the beloved returning characters with a fresh class of freshmen.

— Derek Lawrence, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Sep. 2026
Standout freshman wide receiver Trent Mosley, who racked up 13 catches, 255 yards, four receiving touchdowns and a punt-return touchdown in his first three games with USC, was listed as doubtful.

— Sean Campbell, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026

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