as in novice
a person who is just starting out in a field of activity
although a star in his old sport of basketball, he was still just a rookie as far as baseball was concerned
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Recent Examples of rookie
The free-agent addition’s status is a key point for Denver this week, as head coach Sean Payton affirmed the team’s linebackers will be important in coverage Sunday against Indianapolis rookie tight end Tyler Warren.
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Luca Evans, Denver Post, 10 Sep. 2025
But from the brand’s evolution from wobbly rookie to making and taking its place in the field, Pete always covered Iman with serious interest, insight and importance.
—Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2025
This is the great battle of the midfield, especially given that rookie Isaac Hadjar scored his first F1 podium at the Dutch Grand Prix, and the Aston Martins appear fast with both drivers finishing the points.
—Rob Reed, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
For the Vikings, 2024 first-round pick J.J. McCarthy takes the reigns behind center after missing his entire rookie season.
—Jim Reineking, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2025
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Luca Evans, Denver Post, 10 Sep. 2025
But from the brand’s evolution from wobbly rookie to making and taking its place in the field, Pete always covered Iman with serious interest, insight and importance.
—Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2025
This is the great battle of the midfield, especially given that rookie Isaac Hadjar scored his first F1 podium at the Dutch Grand Prix, and the Aston Martins appear fast with both drivers finishing the points.
—Rob Reed, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
For the Vikings, 2024 first-round pick J.J. McCarthy takes the reigns behind center after missing his entire rookie season.
—Jim Reineking, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rookie
Noun
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Instructors are on hand to teach novices.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
7 Sep. 2025
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For seasoned cooks and kitchen novices, cookbook author and nutritionist Robin Miller takes it back to basics with great, family-friendly recipes worth making over and over again.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Pace put different people through the paces of different things on different equipment and surfaces, ranging from some beginner movements to some rather acrobatic moves by a woman visiting from South Korea that looked a lot like gymnastics.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Resembling a minnow near the surface of the water, these rental boats come with easy instructions for beginners who are unfamiliar with how to operate the canal’s lock system along the way.—
Jason Mastrodonato,
Mercury News,
7 Sep. 2025
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Redshirt junior Colton Boomer and true freshman Canaan Moore ach missed a field goal — Boomer from 46 yards and Moore from 24.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
6 Sep. 2025
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This was the case for me, as a freshman who was secretly stuck in a cycle of binge eating and restriction but whose outer appearance didn’t change.—
Mallary Tenore Tarpley,
Time,
5 Sep. 2025
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Anderson’s ensemble—Regina Hall, Wood Harris, newcomer Chase Infiniti—signals scale and stakes.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
10 Sep. 2025
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More than just a coffee shop, Refuge has a workforce-development program to help newcomers get settled, connect with people, and learn skills to assist them in building new lives.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
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On top of that, several apprentice dancers have been promoted, as have a few from CB2, Cincinnati Ballet’s second company.—
David Lyman,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
4 Sep. 2025
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Additionally, Brown, who has been tattooing for 20 years, is now training apprentices in his shop.—
Olivia Evans,
Louisville Courier Journal,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Rookie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rookie. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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