newcomer
noun
new·com·er
ˈnü-ˌkə-mər 
ˈnyü-
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he's a newcomer to ice hockey
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Its first episode concludes with a conversation between John (played by newcomer Paul Anthony Kelly) and his mother, Jackie Kennedy Onassis (frequent Murphy collaborator Naomi Watts).
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Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 13 Feb. 2026
The role ultimately went to newcomer Efraim Santos.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 13 Feb. 2026
In some cases, newcomers have then shared the faith with their families back in Africa.
—Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 13 Feb. 2026
With Carlton, newcomer Aaliyah Crump and sophomore guard Jordan Lee — who's showing signs of getting her offensive groove back — settling into solid support roles, the Horns still have the overall look of a group ready to make a return to the Final Four.
—Cedric Golden, Austin American Statesman, 11 Feb. 2026
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Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 13 Feb. 2026
The role ultimately went to newcomer Efraim Santos.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 13 Feb. 2026
In some cases, newcomers have then shared the faith with their families back in Africa.
—Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 13 Feb. 2026
With Carlton, newcomer Aaliyah Crump and sophomore guard Jordan Lee — who's showing signs of getting her offensive groove back — settling into solid support roles, the Horns still have the overall look of a group ready to make a return to the Final Four.
—Cedric Golden, Austin American Statesman, 11 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for newcomer
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“Newcomer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/newcomer. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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newcomer
noun
new·com·er
ˈn(y)ü-ˌkəm-ər
1
: one recently arrived
2
: beginner
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