as in novice
a person who is just starting out in a field of activity
go easy on him—he's just a greenhorn and doesn't have all the experience you do
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Recent Examples of greenhorn
That's a pretty apt casting given that the three other members are greenhorns in terms of major titles.
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Tim Ellis, Forbes, 13 Nov. 2023
On the fishing boat, a greenhorn named Steve can’t stop going on about ripping off his own father of 40 grand, the cash still in his car, where he’s been living.
—Tod Goldberg, USA TODAY, 13 Oct. 2021
Yet even before the Academy-Award winning film provided a boost to a once-fringe sport, Honnold had inspired one important greenhorn to get up from her desk and out onto the rocks: his 58-year-old mother.
—Anita Chabria Staff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2021
Rick’s crew rescues a greenhorn and her rock truck, and Tony’s team tries an ancient fix to keep his operation afloat.
—Washington Post, 8 Oct. 2021
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Tim Ellis, Forbes, 13 Nov. 2023
On the fishing boat, a greenhorn named Steve can’t stop going on about ripping off his own father of 40 grand, the cash still in his car, where he’s been living.
—Tod Goldberg, USA TODAY, 13 Oct. 2021
Yet even before the Academy-Award winning film provided a boost to a once-fringe sport, Honnold had inspired one important greenhorn to get up from her desk and out onto the rocks: his 58-year-old mother.
—Anita Chabria Staff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2021
Rick’s crew rescues a greenhorn and her rock truck, and Tony’s team tries an ancient fix to keep his operation afloat.
—Washington Post, 8 Oct. 2021
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for greenhorn
Noun
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And given the ease of using the phishing toolkits, even technical novices can create a legitimate-looking login page and a proxy server.—
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
1 May 2025
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But where one is fluent in the language of entertainment, the other now seated at the table is a novice in an industry that’s fraught with shady practices and constant change.—
Shirley Halperin,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The basic 6- to 8-inch chef knife works best for most people, especially for beginners.—
Molly Higgins,
Wired News,
2 May 2025
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This Dungeons and Dragons Starter Bundle combines some essential materials for new players to get started, including premade character sheets, an introductory rule book, a super-easy first campaign, and dice, making an otherwise complicated game a lot easier to understand for tweens or beginners.—
Anja Webb,
Parents,
30 Apr. 2025
Noun
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An impressive 93% of apprentices retain employment after completing an apprenticeship program.—
Portia Wu,
Baltimore Sun,
29 Apr. 2025
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The rest of the cast will return, including new fan-favorite and Skoll apprentice, Shin Hati, played by Ivanna Sakhno.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
Noun
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UConn star Paige Bueckers embraces new beginning, country vibes as rookie face of the Dallas Wings Former UConn star Paige Bueckers looks to lead a fresh start for the Dallas Wings in 2025 after going No. 1 overall in the WNBA Draft.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2025
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In late October, the Los Angeles Lakers ran an action for rookie wing Dalton Knecht early in the second quarter against the Phoenix Suns.—
Jovan Buha,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
Noun
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The group is a mix of Met Gala veterans as well as newcomers.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
2 May 2025
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Art lovers of all kinds — from seasoned curators and collectors to newcomers — flock to New York City in May to experience the area’s vibrant art scene.—
Tanya Mohn,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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His early experience formed confidence and self-belief, reinforced by family in a way Donovan Leary remembers from carpools during their freshman year.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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The two began dating more than two decades ago, after meeting during their freshman year of college.—
Christopher Rudolph,
People.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Greenhorn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/greenhorn. Accessed 15 May. 2025.
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