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
Joey Cantillo pitched six scoreless innings, rookie Travis Bazzana capped a five-run third inning with a two-run double and the Cleveland Guardians defeated the Los Angeles Angels 7-2 on Monday night.
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CBS News, 12 May 2026
During rookie minicamp, Moore had the chance to interact and meet with his new defensive coordinator, Christian Parker.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 May 2026
He was named to the NBA's All-Rookie First Team in his rookie season.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 12 May 2026
Getty Images The 2026 NFL Draft featured plenty of playmakers that will be key contributors during their rookie seasons.
—Trevor Woods, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2026
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CBS News, 12 May 2026
During rookie minicamp, Moore had the chance to interact and meet with his new defensive coordinator, Christian Parker.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 May 2026
He was named to the NBA's All-Rookie First Team in his rookie season.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 12 May 2026
Getty Images The 2026 NFL Draft featured plenty of playmakers that will be key contributors during their rookie seasons.
—Trevor Woods, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rookie
Noun
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Sheriff investigators described Pickles as a novice operator of the boat.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
14 May 2026
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Taylor Swift just wore the most romantic summer hairstyle that any novice can achieve.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
14 May 2026
Noun
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From a six-room farmhouse in Maine to a clifftop institute in Big Sur, the country offers options that range from gentle and beginner-friendly to fitness-focused and famously demanding.—
Lauren Schuster,
Charlotte Observer,
11 May 2026
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One option is the Akaso 360 Action Camera aimed at the budget-conscious beginner.—
David Szondy
May 09,
New Atlas,
9 May 2026
Noun
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Both starting pitchers — freshman Talon Brown for Christian and senior Colin Gallagher of Madison — would appear to have a future in baseball.—
John Maffei,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 May 2026
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A lot of the other seniors on this team were on varsity or JV as freshmen that year.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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Defending champion United States bounced back from a loss to Switzerland with a 5-1 victory over tournament newcomer Britain at the ice hockey world championship on Sunday.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 May 2026
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The €17 million feature stars Marion Cotillard, Benoît Magimel and newcomer Aaron Debarre.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
17 May 2026
Noun
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Humanoid robot to serve as renovation apprentice The renovation project involving the humanoid robot ‘Tinnie’ is being launched by Cherie Barber, also known as Australia’s Renovation Queen.—
Abhishek Bhardwaj,
Interesting Engineering,
18 May 2026
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As the dust settles, Din adopts Grogu, who is renamed Din Grogu and officially becomes a Mandalorian apprentice.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
16 May 2026
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“Rookie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rookie. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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