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
Already a respected Formula 1 veteran and one of the directors of the Grand Prix Drivers’ Association, the 27-year-old racer made time to speak with Robb Report about his performance so far this year, working with his new rookie teammate, and what his expectations are for Sunday.
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Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 2 May 2025
After missing the entire 2024 NFL season due to a knee injury and losing his rookie year, J.J. McCarthy seems headed towards being the starter for the Minnesota Vikings in 2025.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
Could that lead to rookie first-round pick Jaxson Dart seeing the field early?
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 1 May 2025
When Minnesota needed a jolt of energy, Finch turned to rookie wing Terence Shannon Jr.
So often, depth is thought of as a mode of spreading out minutes to keep players fresh.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 1 May 2025
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Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 2 May 2025
After missing the entire 2024 NFL season due to a knee injury and losing his rookie year, J.J. McCarthy seems headed towards being the starter for the Minnesota Vikings in 2025.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
Could that lead to rookie first-round pick Jaxson Dart seeing the field early?
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 1 May 2025
When Minnesota needed a jolt of energy, Finch turned to rookie wing Terence Shannon Jr.
So often, depth is thought of as a mode of spreading out minutes to keep players fresh.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rookie
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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
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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
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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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The increase was mainly a result of the massive influx of out-of-state newcomers sparked by the rise of remote work, which allowed many Americans to relocate to more affordable, more livable cities and turn their back on expensive metropolises.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Apr. 2025
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Unity Biotechnology is a leading example, but the space is still early and ripe for newcomers.—
Abdo Riani,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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The show, which will tell the story of Maul teaching an apprentice, will debut in 2026.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Apr. 2025
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Abrego Garcia remains in the US Over the next six years, Abrego Garcia is a full-time sheet metal apprentice and takes classes at the University of Maryland to get his journeyman license.—
George Petras,
USA Today,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Rookie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rookie. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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