as in novice
a person who is just starting out in a field of activity
although a star in his old sport of basketball, he was still just a rookie as far as baseball was concerned
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Recent Examples of rookie
After Love, there’s not much to be excited about as rookies.
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Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 7 Apr. 2026
After Miami took Waddle with the sixth pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, Waddle burst onto the scene as a rookie with 104 catches in 15 games.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 17 Mar. 2026
Warren, a first-round selection of the Colts in the 2025 NFL Draft, had a strong rookie season.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 17 Mar. 2026
Dallas rookie Cooper Flagg, the top pick in the 2025 draft, had 21 points, eight assists and seven rebounds.
—Dallas Morning News, 16 Mar. 2026
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Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 7 Apr. 2026
After Miami took Waddle with the sixth pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, Waddle burst onto the scene as a rookie with 104 catches in 15 games.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 17 Mar. 2026
Warren, a first-round selection of the Colts in the 2025 NFL Draft, had a strong rookie season.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 17 Mar. 2026
Dallas rookie Cooper Flagg, the top pick in the 2025 draft, had 21 points, eight assists and seven rebounds.
—Dallas Morning News, 16 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rookie
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In contrast, a study led by Active Site, a research nonprofit that studies the use of AI in synthetic biology, found that AI help did not lead to significant differences in the ability of novices to complete the complex workflow to produce a virus in a biosafety laboratory.—
Stephen D. Turner,
The Conversation,
9 Apr. 2026
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Our list is filled with PGA Tour stalwarts, LIV Golf superstars and enough up-and-comers to make the novice fan think twice before automatically presuming this title will end up with one of the usual suspects.—
Jason Sobel,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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Dermatologists say beginners need far fewer products than social media suggests — and the right basics can deliver real results.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Apr. 2026
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Monstera is an easy plant to care for and is great for beginners.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
7 Apr. 2026
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Mamdani’s freshman year in office has barely started, but, as anyone who’s been a high schooler knows, four years can go by shockingly fast.—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2026
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Upon his arrival, Trautwein signed two transfers from his former school, guard TJ Shanahan and tackle Egan Boyer, and convinced Emeka Ugorji to leave Stanford for the SEC after a promising true freshman season.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 Apr. 2026
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The event has grown into a staple of Atlanta's cultural calendar — a space where longtime residents and newcomers alike can celebrate what makes the city unique.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Cupich said the church in Chicago has seen a considerable increase in newcomers, especially young people.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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At the same time, Maul is also intrigued by the prospect of recruiting a new apprentice, a Jedi Padawan named Devon.—
Rafael Motamayor,
IndieWire,
6 Apr. 2026
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The character has long been replaced as Sidious' apprentice, and is now a fugitive from the Empire.—
Sean Keane,
ABC News,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Rookie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rookie. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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