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
The move to Miami reunites Gonzalez with new Dolphins special teams coordinator Chris Tabor, who had Gonzalez as a rookie with the 2017 Cleveland Browns and then with the Panthers.
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David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 10 Mar. 2026
Nix isn’t going to be on a rookie contract forever.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 10 Mar. 2026
Dëmin ranks second among NBA rookies with 124 made 3-pointers, which is the second most by a rookie in Nets history.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 10 Mar. 2026
Midway through his rookie season in 2022, Pacheco replaced Clyde Edwards-Helaire as the team’s starting running back.
—Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 10 Mar. 2026
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David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 10 Mar. 2026
Nix isn’t going to be on a rookie contract forever.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 10 Mar. 2026
Dëmin ranks second among NBA rookies with 124 made 3-pointers, which is the second most by a rookie in Nets history.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 10 Mar. 2026
Midway through his rookie season in 2022, Pacheco replaced Clyde Edwards-Helaire as the team’s starting running back.
—Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 10 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rookie
Noun
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The cake, which is similar to the classic pound, is easy for a novice baker to whip up.—
Nellah Bailey McGough,
Southern Living,
13 Mar. 2026
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Even a relatively novice collector probably has an inkling that the Rolex Daytona, the Cartier Crash, or the Porsche 911 are highly valued, but what’s next?—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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One of the best ways for a beginner to invest in gold is to use a gold ETF.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
10 Mar. 2026
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For beginners who want results quickly, or observers short on time, smart telescopes can be an effective solution — but creative control is mostly sacrificed.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Arizona freshman guard Brayden Burries led the way with 21 points.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
13 Mar. 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,
12 Mar. 2026
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Now, the ball belongs to Tate, with varsity newcomers in junior Jenna Manfre and freshman Savannah Jones in the mix to help out.—
Tony Baranek,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
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Leonardo DiCaprio is back in Oscar-ready form as a stoner former revolutionary who is left by his spirited love (Teyana Taylor) and struggles to save his daughter (fabulous newcomer Chase Infiniti) from a dastardly nemesis (Sean Penn).—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
8 Mar. 2026
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His background as a baker includes working as an apprentice and practicing in Corsica, Australia and San Diego before opening up his own place.—
Abby Hamblin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
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Danielle Martinelli, who danced for the company as an apprentice and later did choreography for it, remembered advice Cunningham would give.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Rookie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rookie. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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