first-time
adjective
1
: doing something for the first time
first-time homebuyers
a first-time visitor
a first-time author
2
: done for the first time
The punishment for a first-time offense of this kind is a fine.
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Despite a decisive Fan Vote win, first-time nominees New Edition were snubbed for an induction, as was Mariah Carey on her third consecutive nomination.
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Devon Ivie, Vulture, 14 Apr. 2026
Breakout stars Olivia Dean and Sombr are first-time nominees and facing off in the New Artist of the Year, Song of the Year, and Breakthrough Album of the Year categories.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 14 Apr. 2026
Dean and Sombr are first-time nominees, along with Alex Warren, BigXthaPlug, KATSEYE, Leon Thomas, PinkPantheress, RAYE, Role Model, SIENNA SPIRO and Tate McRae.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 14 Apr. 2026
In 2025, the median age of a first-time homebuyer hit an all-time high of 40.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 14 Apr. 2026
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Devon Ivie, Vulture, 14 Apr. 2026
Breakout stars Olivia Dean and Sombr are first-time nominees and facing off in the New Artist of the Year, Song of the Year, and Breakthrough Album of the Year categories.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 14 Apr. 2026
Dean and Sombr are first-time nominees, along with Alex Warren, BigXthaPlug, KATSEYE, Leon Thomas, PinkPantheress, RAYE, Role Model, SIENNA SPIRO and Tate McRae.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 14 Apr. 2026
In 2025, the median age of a first-time homebuyer hit an all-time high of 40.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 14 Apr. 2026
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“First-time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/first-time. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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