newcomer
noun
new·com·er
ˈnü-ˌkə-mər 
ˈnyü-
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That puts Carollo, an establishment candidate, on the defensive against a political newcomer who threatens to end the Carollo family’s control of the District 3 seat.
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Miami Herald, 5 Nov. 2025
Voters who have lived in the city for less than five years — just 7 percent of the electorate — overwhelmingly favored Mamdani, 85 percent to 14 percent, underscoring his strength among newcomers drawn to his progressive message.
—Dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Overland Park voters appear to be sticking with the status quo as most incumbents kept their seats and the newcomers joining in appear to share their values around development and bringing more housing options to the city.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 5 Nov. 2025
Plymouth City Commission gets incumbents and newcomers Incumbents Jennifer Kehoe and Alanna Maguire will continue to serve on the Plymouth City Commission and will be joined by Joe Elliott and Karen Sisolak, according to unofficial results on the Wayne County elections website.
—Darcie Moran, Freep.com, 5 Nov. 2025
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Miami Herald, 5 Nov. 2025
Voters who have lived in the city for less than five years — just 7 percent of the electorate — overwhelmingly favored Mamdani, 85 percent to 14 percent, underscoring his strength among newcomers drawn to his progressive message.
—Dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Overland Park voters appear to be sticking with the status quo as most incumbents kept their seats and the newcomers joining in appear to share their values around development and bringing more housing options to the city.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 5 Nov. 2025
Plymouth City Commission gets incumbents and newcomers Incumbents Jennifer Kehoe and Alanna Maguire will continue to serve on the Plymouth City Commission and will be joined by Joe Elliott and Karen Sisolak, according to unofficial results on the Wayne County elections website.
—Darcie Moran, Freep.com, 5 Nov. 2025
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“Newcomer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/newcomer. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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newcomer
noun
new·com·er
ˈn(y)ü-ˌkəm-ər
1
: one recently arrived
2
: beginner
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