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
Enter a key figure trying to bring down Ezra’s empire, ambitious and Black newbie FBI agent Nina Hayes (Rachel Hilson, channeling some Pam Grier energy).
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Randy Myers, Mercury News, 16 May 2025
And bonus: One newbie that deserves more than a patio-guide blurb.
—Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 15 May 2025
Schmidt admits that exploring the art form of pressed flowers may be daunting for newbies, but the reward is worth the effort.
—Perri Ormont Blumberg, Architectural Digest, 27 May 2025
Within seconds, Phaedra poked fun at newbies Brit Eady, Angela Oakley, and Kelli Ferrell.
—Robyn Merrett, StyleCaster, 25 May 2025
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Randy Myers, Mercury News, 16 May 2025
And bonus: One newbie that deserves more than a patio-guide blurb.
—Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 15 May 2025
Schmidt admits that exploring the art form of pressed flowers may be daunting for newbies, but the reward is worth the effort.
—Perri Ormont Blumberg, Architectural Digest, 27 May 2025
Within seconds, Phaedra poked fun at newbies Brit Eady, Angela Oakley, and Kelli Ferrell.
—Robyn Merrett, StyleCaster, 25 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for newbie
Noun
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Gear that is more accessible to novices, social media posts from beautiful locales and a false sense of security carrying a cellphone creates may all be playing a role here.—
Amanda Loudin,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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Beginners and families can warm up on the .25-mile Gold Bug Loop, while novice riders looking to improve their freeride skills can cruise down Tommyknocker (5.8 miles).—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
23 May 2025
Noun
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Wilton also offers a variety of beginner to advanced courses, along with plenty of easy decorating hacks on their social media.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 June 2025
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Then a 23-year-old beginner white belt, Greener was sparring with Iturralde, 33, when his cervical vertebrae was crushed, according to NBC and CBS.—
Natasha Dye,
People.com,
6 June 2025
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That left newcomer Luke Farrell, Brayden Willis and Mason Pline as the main players at the position.—
Matt Barrows,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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The newcomer even adjusted to last-minute changes without difficulty.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
30 May 2025
Noun
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The initial plan is to have Teel and Quero split time in their rookie seasons.—
Phil Rogers,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Before his rookie season was over, Pages was a World Series champion.—
Kevin Baxter,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
Noun
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Following the ceremony, the royal couple went aboard the ship and met representatives leading the delivery of the ship, apprentices and graduates of the Shipbuilding Academy and Royal Navy members, who discussed the ship's construction and capabilities.—
Stephanie Petit,
People.com,
22 May 2025
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These included a gentleman singing with his manservant on Mardi Gras, seven apprentices of a ribbon maker singing together, and a woman charged for singing while working in her house and yard, among many others.—
Livia Gershon,
JSTOR Daily,
9 May 2025
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With the air at its thickest and the nerves at their highest level, freshman relief pitcher Cambria Salmon walked in the first run and then threw a wild pitch for run number two, 2-0 Red Raiders.—
Allison Smith,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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But if a third game is required, the pressure will be on freshman Tate DeRias (2-3, 5.77).—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
5 June 2025
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“Newbie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/newbie. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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