newcomer
noun
new·com·er
ˈnü-ˌkə-mər 
ˈnyü-
Synonyms
Examples of newcomer in a Sentence
he's a newcomer to ice hockey
Recent Examples on the Web
Lower the barrier to entry by creating a variety of programs where newcomers can wet their feet and seasoned volunteers can go all-in.
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James Pollard, Quartz, 28 Apr. 2024
What a tiny place to never leave, what a specific corner of the universe to commit to for generations, and what a gloriously stubborn refusal to cede this place to affluent newcomers.
—Jennifer Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2024
The sprawling, 26-song album’s essence is highlighting the artistry of country music’s top songwriters, including Nashville Songwriters Hall of Famers, alongside newcomer hit writers.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 19 Apr. 2024
Directed by Schele Williams, the production begins promisingly with an intimate exchange between Dorothy (newcomer Nichelle Lewis) and Aunt Em (Melody A. Betts), comforting her city-girl niece who’s being bullied at her Kansas school.
—Naveen Kumar, Variety, 18 Apr. 2024
The community of newcomers voiced their grievances to city officials Tuesday, including inadequate access to legal services and work permits, shelter issues and language barriers, at a hearing held by New York City Council’s immigration and hospital committees.
—Minnah Arshad, USA TODAY, 17 Apr. 2024
As such, the newcomer is slightly different from her sisterships.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 15 Apr. 2024
But as newcomers are drawn into the cryptosphere by the run-up in the price of mainstream tokens, like bitcoin, the pool of potential victims will expand.
—Joel Khalili, WIRED, 15 Apr. 2024
Now, the likely choice is a newcomer offering detailed knowledge of how planes get built, a radical change agent determined to restore high-quality production, on-schedule deliveries, and great aerospace expertise, as opposed to financial engineering, job one.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 13 Apr. 2024
James Pollard, Quartz, 28 Apr. 2024
What a tiny place to never leave, what a specific corner of the universe to commit to for generations, and what a gloriously stubborn refusal to cede this place to affluent newcomers.
—Jennifer Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2024
The sprawling, 26-song album’s essence is highlighting the artistry of country music’s top songwriters, including Nashville Songwriters Hall of Famers, alongside newcomer hit writers.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 19 Apr. 2024
Directed by Schele Williams, the production begins promisingly with an intimate exchange between Dorothy (newcomer Nichelle Lewis) and Aunt Em (Melody A. Betts), comforting her city-girl niece who’s being bullied at her Kansas school.
—Naveen Kumar, Variety, 18 Apr. 2024
The community of newcomers voiced their grievances to city officials Tuesday, including inadequate access to legal services and work permits, shelter issues and language barriers, at a hearing held by New York City Council’s immigration and hospital committees.
—Minnah Arshad, USA TODAY, 17 Apr. 2024
As such, the newcomer is slightly different from her sisterships.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 15 Apr. 2024
But as newcomers are drawn into the cryptosphere by the run-up in the price of mainstream tokens, like bitcoin, the pool of potential victims will expand.
—Joel Khalili, WIRED, 15 Apr. 2024
Now, the likely choice is a newcomer offering detailed knowledge of how planes get built, a radical change agent determined to restore high-quality production, on-schedule deliveries, and great aerospace expertise, as opposed to financial engineering, job one.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 13 Apr. 2024
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“Newcomer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/newcomer. Accessed 2 May. 2024.
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newcomer
noun
new·com·er
ˈn(y)ü-ˌkəm-ər
1
: one recently arrived
2
: beginner
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