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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The show also made a splash at this year’s Primetime Emmys Awards, winning five — including including outstanding drama series, as well as first-time Emmy wins for Noah Wyle (drama lead actor), Katherine LaNasa (drama supporting actress) and Shawn Hatosy (drama guest actor).
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Michael Schneider, Variety, 10 Nov. 2025
Philly has made major statistical gains on offense under first-time coordinator Kevin Patullo since then, although the offense remains a work in progress.
—Mike Sando, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
The average age of a typical first-time buyer in 1991 was 28.
—Diana Olick, CNBC, 10 Nov. 2025
The latest episode of the long-running NBC sketch comedy show also featured first-time host Nikki Glaser.
—Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 9 Nov. 2025
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Michael Schneider, Variety, 10 Nov. 2025
Philly has made major statistical gains on offense under first-time coordinator Kevin Patullo since then, although the offense remains a work in progress.
—Mike Sando, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
The average age of a typical first-time buyer in 1991 was 28.
—Diana Olick, CNBC, 10 Nov. 2025
The latest episode of the long-running NBC sketch comedy show also featured first-time host Nikki Glaser.
—Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 9 Nov. 2025
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“First-time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/first-time. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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