abecedarians

noun

plural of abecedarian
as in beginners
a person who is just starting out in a field of activity abecedarians soon learn that martial arts have a spiritual as well as physical side

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  1. beginners
  2. novices
  3. newcomers
  4. freshmen
  5. apprentices
  6. rookies
Noun
  • This arm-knitting technique is especially appealing for beginners, and the resulting oversized texture will look warm and welcoming draped over a sofa or chair.
    — Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 27 Sep. 2026
  • Bam Bird Social aims to be a welcoming space for both beginners and longtime players.
    — Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of beginners
Noun
  • The sizable number of offerings in every box can help bean novices get acquainted with new products and strengthen their bond with favorites.
    — Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Despite being an expert in her craft, Godshalk communicated the principles of floral design to her students in a way that was easy for novices to digest.
    — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of novices
Noun
  • In addition to familiar faces from Season 1, he’ll be joined by series newcomers Tommy Lee Jones and Betty Gilpin, who respectively play his estranged father and a public defender who enters his orbit.
    — Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Many newcomers moved to Florida during the pandemic, with some seeking the state’s less restrictive COVID-19 policies and many registering as Republicans.
    — Liv Coleman, The Conversation, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of newcomers
Noun
  • The other underclassmen Hurley was referring to in the top nine would presumably be sophomore star Braylon Mullins and freshmen Colben Landrew and Junior County, who are both expected to make immediate contributions.
    — Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Exactly 39 years after the debut of the iconic sitcom, a new sequel series hit Netflix on Thursday, blending a bunch of the beloved returning characters with a fresh class of freshmen.
    — Derek Lawrence, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of freshmen
Noun
  • Experienced workers are needed not only to fill jobs, but to mentor apprentices, supervise jobsite learning, and teach the next generation.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Eligible watchmaking students and apprentices may apply from Switzerland, France, Belgium, Germany and, as of this edition, Sweden, Denmark and Finland.
    — Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of apprentices
Noun
  • Introducing Debut Patches to rookies and producing RPDA cards was a no-brainer.
    — Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Enter first-year head coach Jeff Hafley, play-caller Bobby Slowik, quarterback Malik Willis and a young receiver trio that includes rookies Caleb Douglas and Chris Bell.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of rookies
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“Abecedarians.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abecedarians. Accessed 2 Oct. 2026.

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