babes

noun

plural of babe
1
as in novices
a person who is just starting out in a field of activity although I worked with film for years, I'm just a babe as far as digital photography is concerned

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2
as in children
a recently born person a babe in arms, too young even to crawl

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3
as in beauties
slang a lovely woman a celebrity magazine describing her as "a total babe"

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4
as in dolls
slang a physically attractive person an ad for a beach resort depicting tanned babes of both sexes

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Recent Examples of babes Pampers Swaddlers These tried-and-true diapers, available in preemie sizes—plus larger sizes for growing babes—are a must-have for life with a newborn. — Melissa Willets, Parents, 1 July 2026 The queen of the blonde beach babes! — Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026 Most of these songs go out to the babes. — Literary Hub, 8 June 2026 The neckline is very luxe-coded, and the wrinkle-proof texture is perfect for all the lazy babes out there who will do literally anything to avoid having to locate their handheld steamer. — Natalie Cantell, InStyle, 27 May 2026 Out of the mouth of babes, indeed. — Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026 Welcome to a major transition week, R29 babes. — Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 21 Dec. 2025 Koumba uses them like a concierge service, commandeering Air Force One to jet-set around the world, waited on all the while by a retinue of babes in leopard print. — Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 22 Nov. 2025 We were inspired by their outrageous VHS cover art that promised epic tales of heroic barbarians rescuing buxom babes from giant monsters. — Bear McCreary, HollywoodReporter, 7 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for babes
  1. novices
  2. children
  3. beauties
  4. dolls
  5. beginners
  6. babies
  7. goddesses
  8. hotties
Noun
  • Some are tennis novices while others, like Foon, are coming off a long pause.
    — Lynda Lin Grigsby, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2026
  • Haaland has become a social media phenomenon, with his own posts and memes from others turning even soccer novices into diehard fans.
    — Kaitlyn Huamani, Fortune, 13 July 2026
Definition of novices
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  • This historic event, a partnership with Global Citizen, aims to raise funds for the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, supporting education and soccer opportunities for children worldwide.
    — Toni Fitzgerald, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
  • Maiklem observed that most nineteenth-century mudlarks, searching desperately for goods from the river, were women and children.
    — Sam Knight, New Yorker, 17 July 2026
Definition of children
Noun
  • Shopping market editor Kate McGregor’s new favorite sheets, these scalloped percale beauties from Rebecca Udall, are 50% off right now.
    — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 15 July 2026
  • These low-maintenance garden beauties require less pruning, deadheading, and pest management to keep them looking good.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 3 July 2026
Definition of beauties
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  • The embroidery of the peacock is by my great grandmother from Pakistan, who also made the dolls over my desk.
    — Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 16 July 2026
  • Founded in 2013, Miniso carries items like plush dolls, miniature lamps and perfume.
    — Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 8 July 2026
Definition of dolls
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  • Meanwhile, the Summer Triangle — formed by Vega, Deneb and Altair — hangs almost overhead during the darkest hours, making this one of the easiest seasonal star patterns for beginners to learn.
    — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 17 July 2026
  • Although these experiences may sound intimidating, they’re designed for beginners.
    — Katie Camero, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026
Definition of beginners
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  • Staff visit mothers in the hospital, bring small gifts to celebrate their new babies, conduct developmental screenings and connect families with evaluations or services when needed.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026
  • New measles cases continue to be reported across California at a regular clip, putting unvaccinated people — including babies too young to have received their first immunization — at risk of severe illness and potentially death.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026
Definition of babies
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  • Does anyone remember that Scylla and Charybdis are not monsters but goddesses?
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 21 July 2026
  • Regardless, fashion history is rife with references to the goddesses and mortals who populate these monumental tales.
    — Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 16 July 2026
Definition of goddesses
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  • Chris Taylor also grace her list of hotties.
    — Jay Stahl, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
  • The two hotties are basically neighbors, give or take three hours in traffic.
    — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2025
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