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
  • Knowledgeable bartenders guide novices and obsessives alike, making an overwhelming list feel approachable rather than intimidating.
    — USA TODAY NETWORK, USA Today, 29 July 2026
  • Some are tennis novices while others, like Foon, are coming off a long pause.
    — Lynda Lin Grigsby, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2026
Definition of novices
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  • In the image, two young children hold blocks with star patterns over their eyes, anonymizing them.
    — Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
  • Dorsainvil said her daughter and son-in-law, both educators, had to move to Homestead – more than an hour’s drive – to be able to afford a home for them and their two children.
    — Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 25 July 2026
Definition of children
Noun
  • California naturalist John Muir compared the two valleys’ beauties, but that was before Hetch Hetchy Valley was transformed by the O’Shaughnessy Dam into a massive reservoir.
    — Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026
  • 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
Definition of beauties
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  • La Palomilla in Mexico City gives guests traditional worry dolls as part of the bedtime routine.
    — Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
  • Barbie dolls have been available since 1959 and have routinely been used to highlight different careers via outfits and accessories.
    — Jason Jones, New York Times, 24 July 2026
Definition of dolls
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  • Pro tips The biggest mistake beginners make with pencil eyeliner is attempting to draw one flawless, uninterrupted stroke from the inner corner to the outer corner.
    — Marci Robin, Allure, 24 July 2026
  • For beginners, Fidelity's Roth IRA has no minimum deposit and offers retirement calculators, educational resources and the option to automate investing through Fidelity Go.
    — Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 23 July 2026
Definition of beginners
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  • Now in the spotlight, the case has stoked outrage and concern in China especially after a tightening of rules in the wake of another scandal – the revelation in 2018 that babies had been born from embryos gene-edited by Chinese scientist He Jiankui.
    — Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 31 July 2026
  • Women in their 20s and 30s are still having the most babies, but the birth rate for women in their 40s has increased significantly.
    — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 29 July 2026
Definition of babies
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  • Homer’s hero has extramarital affairs with goddesses Circe and Calypso — the latter of whom traps him and forces him to sleep with her each night for seven years.
    — Tom Tapp, Deadline, 27 July 2026
  • Exceptions included the famed Roman Pool at Hearst Castle, with its shimmering blue and gold mosaic tiles and statues of Roman gods and goddesses.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026
Definition of goddesses
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  • This Hanes tank is a summer must for all the hoochie hotties.
    — Amanda Le, InStyle, 24 July 2026
  • Chris Taylor also grace her list of hotties.
    — Jay Stahl, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
Definition of hotties

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