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as in newcomer
a person who has recently been persuaded to join a religious sect
neophytes are assigned an experienced church member to guide them through their first year
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as in novice
a person who is just starting out in a field of activity
a neophyte in snowboarding
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Recent Examples of neophyte
Adding to the extraordinary nature of the story, Mr. Carney is a political neophyte up against one of Canada’s most experienced politicians, in Mr. Poilievre.
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Ian Austen, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2025
Celebrating its 75th anniversary, the premier motorsport entity now has its zeitgeist captured in a book that should be required reading for neophytes and ardent devotees alike—Grands Prix: 75 Years of Formula One Racing.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 14 Apr. 2025
It should not be undertaken by politicians or neophytes.
—David V. Gioe, Foreign Affairs, 13 Feb. 2025
For a small entry fee, neophytes and experts alike can spend 10 days tromping through swamps trying to catch the most and largest pythons, with the chance to win a $10,000 first-place prize.
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Mar. 2025
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Ian Austen, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2025
Celebrating its 75th anniversary, the premier motorsport entity now has its zeitgeist captured in a book that should be required reading for neophytes and ardent devotees alike—Grands Prix: 75 Years of Formula One Racing.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 14 Apr. 2025
It should not be undertaken by politicians or neophytes.
—David V. Gioe, Foreign Affairs, 13 Feb. 2025
For a small entry fee, neophytes and experts alike can spend 10 days tromping through swamps trying to catch the most and largest pythons, with the chance to win a $10,000 first-place prize.
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for neophyte
Noun
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For regular attendees of this elevated, date-night-worthy soiree, there will be newcomer wares to sample.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 July 2025
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O'Reilly's acceptance of newcomers helped grow his city while other cities in the region with smaller immigrant communities saw a population decline during that decade.—
Niraj Warikoo,
Freep.com,
3 July 2025
Noun
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With six attachments and a base designed around the coanda effect (an aerodynamic phenomenon where high-velocity air causes moving objects, in this case, hair, to attach to a nearby curved surface), styling novices like me could achieve a bouncy, long-lasting, fresh-from-the-salon blowout at home.—
Jesa Marie Calaor,
Allure,
1 July 2025
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The property is hoping to attract a range of photographers, both novice and seasoned, to the property due to its hide.—
Judy Koutsky,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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Junior Dijon Johnson is a former top-100 recruit who changed his commitment from Ohio State.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 July 2025
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The former four-star recruit from Oregon ranked 23rd nationally in passing efficiency, completing 61.7 percent of his 350 attempts for 2,885 yards, 24 touchdowns and six interceptions.—
Manny Navarro,
New York Times,
10 July 2025
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Easy to assemble and great quality for the price, the AeroPilates Reformer Premier Studio 700 is a solid entry point for beginners.—
Amy Wilkinson,
SELF,
1 July 2025
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Small raised beds or large containers make excellent garden sites for beginners.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 June 2025
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Deighton said the company plans to add more technicians and apprentices soon, adding that finding qualified people is challenging because U.K. universities are not teaching processes like laser design.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
25 June 2025
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Luna’s mother was British costume designer Fiona Alexander, who died when Luna was 2 years old, and his father was Mexican set designer Alejandro Luna, whom Luna shadowed as a child and, later, as an apprentice.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
11 June 2025
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Doubs finished his rookie season with 42 receptions, which was fourth on the team.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Gilgeous-Alexander spent his rookie season with the Los Angeles Clippers and has been with the Thunder ever since.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
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This year’s snub doesn’t figure to start a trend, however, as incoming freshman guard Darryn Peterson is ESPN.com’s early choice to be selected No. 1 overall in June 2026.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
30 June 2025
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Winston Schroder, a freshman, won the boys decathlon outdoor national championship.—
Jason Dill,
Miami Herald,
28 June 2025
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“Neophyte.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neophyte. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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