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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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as in children
a recently born person
a babe in arms, too young even to crawl
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as in beauties
slang
a lovely woman
a celebrity magazine describing her as "a total babe"
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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
Welcome to a major transition week, R29 babes.
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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
Good luck with that Saturn Return, babes!
—Caroline Framke, Vulture, 3 Nov. 2025
White children and white babes in arms were there.
—Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2025
The queen of the blonde beach babes!
—Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2025
The show, held in Brooklyn at the former Williamsburgh Savings Bank building, saw a chic mix of celebrities and Burch babes.
—Anika Reed, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2025
The media babes gave its award to Katie Lobosco, reporter for Tax Notes.
—Amalia Huot-Marchand, The Hill, 17 July 2025
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
Good luck with that Saturn Return, babes!
—Caroline Framke, Vulture, 3 Nov. 2025
White children and white babes in arms were there.
—Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2025
The queen of the blonde beach babes!
—Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2025
The show, held in Brooklyn at the former Williamsburgh Savings Bank building, saw a chic mix of celebrities and Burch babes.
—Anika Reed, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2025
The media babes gave its award to Katie Lobosco, reporter for Tax Notes.
—Amalia Huot-Marchand, The Hill, 17 July 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for babes
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Most of the 31 playoff novices — accounting for roughly 58% of the 53-man roster — were along for the entire ride and played key roles in helping to get Carolina to the postseason.—
Mike Kaye
January 6,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Jan. 2026
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Canon offers a wide range of DSLR cameras for novices and professionals alike.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
30 Dec. 2025
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The document said Good had three children, who at the time of the filing were ages 13, 10 and 3.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
9 Jan. 2026
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The funding went toward three federal programs, two of which focus on lifting families with children out of poverty.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Just don’t be afraid to bring these aged beauties into a more modern space.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Jan. 2026
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These Southern-style buttermilk beauties bake up tall, flaky, and golden, with a soft interior that’s just waiting for butter, honey, or jam.—
Lynn Andriani,
Martha Stewart,
31 Dec. 2025
Noun
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The resale prices of Labubus started to fall after Pop Mart increased production of the dolls to meet demand, according to CNBC.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
2 Jan. 2026
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The counterfeit market has caught up, with 236,000 Labubu dolls seized at UK borders alone, raising health and safety concerns.—
Will Barker,
TheWeek,
30 Dec. 2025
Noun
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For beginners, a version using two light dumbbells is a good introduction.—
Gretchen Reynolds,
Washington Post,
7 Jan. 2026
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There are even lessons for beginners who may want to start a new hobby over the winter.—
The Denver Post,
Denver Post,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Fisher-Price 4-in-1 Activity Table Foster your little one’s motor skills with this activity table that allows babies ages 6 months and up to flip, slide, roll, spin, and press the buttons, wheels, and lights.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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In a twist, the babies turned out to be boys, just like Dante and his twin brother.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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For Thomas, can take many forms—from representing the people closest to her as soulful goddesses to encouraging next-generation artists to seek out and express what moves them.—
Amy Verner,
Vogue,
20 Dec. 2025
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On many occasions, these foods were used during celebratory ceremonies to honor gods and goddesses of fertility, agriculture, and life, such as Tláloc, the god of rain, and Centeotl, the god of corn.—
Paula Soria,
AZCentral.com,
10 Dec. 2025
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Several Icons work alongside newcomers, assisting with citizenship applications and teaching music and language classes that preserve their community's cultural heritage.—
Sharon Chin,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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The participants include many of the club’s top prospects, along with several newcomers who have joined the Red Sox organization this offseason.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Babes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/babes. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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