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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
The queen of the blonde beach babes!
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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
Available in a variety of fun prints and styles, Boppy’s cover is still machine washable and continues to accommodate breast and bottle-fed babes.
—Pamela Brill, Parents, 7 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
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
Available in a variety of fun prints and styles, Boppy’s cover is still machine washable and continues to accommodate breast and bottle-fed babes.
—Pamela Brill, Parents, 7 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
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These adventures involve skills, terrain, and exposure that are unfamiliar to all novices.—
Maya Silver,
Outside,
18 Nov. 2025
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For seasoned cooks and kitchen novices, cookbook author and nutritionist Robin Miller takes it back to basics with great, family-friendly recipes worth making over and over again.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
12 Nov. 2025
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The South Boston community is taking a stand and rallying around two children after an armed robbery at their lemonade stand Wednesday afternoon.—
Tammy Mutasa,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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Rosa Emanuela Lo Faro, an Italian lawyer who represents some of the minors, told CNN that in some cases the children were completely cut off from their lives back in Ukraine.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
12 June 2026
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Some of the best oyster plates on the market are vintage, like this set of six midcentury beauties.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
9 June 2026
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These little beauties will make a show in the late spring and then go for round two later in the summer, blooming off the current season's growth.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
9 June 2026
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Themed products such as Uno, Monopoly, and dolls tied to the film have been released, with more to come.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
15 June 2026
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The show highlights Wu’s new venture, Atomic Lab, a platform for limited-edition collectible dolls inspired by fashion and pop culture.—
Ryma Chikhoune,
Footwear News,
10 June 2026
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Make labeling your emotions a habit Sauer-Zavala tells beginners to try labeling their big emotions just once a day for a week, rather than treating it as a lifelong project.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
10 June 2026
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This setup allows beginners to quickly get started while also offering advanced functionality for experienced developers, reports Crowdsupply.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
9 June 2026
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Last year, another manufacturer recalled its product — ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula — after an outbreak of infant botulism sickened dozens of babies across the country.—
Melody Petersen,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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The condition primarily affects babies under one year of age because their immune systems are still developing.—
Victoria Forster,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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The goddesses were always women first.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
1 June 2026
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Get ready to bust a gut with one of the irreverent drag goddesses who perform during the summer, such as Miss Richfield 1981.—
Anne Bratskeir,
Travel + Leisure,
27 May 2026
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The two hotties are basically neighbors, give or take three hours in traffic.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
4 Sep. 2025
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The switch from an off-guard island full of hotties to an inbox full of DMs must be the most disorienting experience for a Love Island USA cast member.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
26 Aug. 2025
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“Babes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/babes. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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