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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Perhaps the best reason of all is the quality of the wines from the appellation; consumers whether beginners or those who have been tasting wines for decades admire these wines.—
Tom Hyland,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025 -
Chips and cards are provided, and ongoing open poker play will be available for beginners.—
Kris Slugg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Mar. 2025
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With a back catalog that dates to 2018, there’s a wealth of information for skin care novices and pros alike.—
Emma Dibdin,
New York Times,
22 Feb. 2025
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Yet Senate Republicans have decided to roll the dice on the President's team of novices.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
20 Feb. 2025
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Some newcomers have become key players, while others have made minimal contributions.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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The lineup for the 2025 Cannes Film Festival was unveiled Thursday morning, and includes a mix of names familiar to the competition alongside some relative newcomers.—
Eric Henderson,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2025
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Defensively, the freshmen also flashed.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
12 Apr. 2025
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The Texas firebrand became the youngest GOP member in the 119th Congress, while also being named the Republican freshmen class president.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Apr. 2025
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In his five seasons in charge of the Condors, there were 30 rookies, or six per season.—
Allan Mitchell,
The Athletic,
5 Jan. 2025
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In that time, the club added 26 players who were rookies when stepping on to AHL ice.—
Allan Mitchell,
The Athletic,
5 Jan. 2025
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“Abecedarians.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abecedarians. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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