as in novice
a person who is just starting out in a field of activity
although our son is only a beginner at swimming, he is making excellent progress
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Recent Examples of beginner
Many kites come with detailed instructions and a booklet of tips and tricks for beginners.
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Bestreviews, Mercury News, 12 June 2026
Open to guests ages six and up, the experience is designed for everyone from complete beginners to more confident riders.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 12 June 2026
Is Quicken Simplifi good for beginners?
—Amy Deyoung, USA Today, 12 June 2026
The retailer is embracing the trend of digital minimalism and analog hobbies this year, releasing hundreds of beginner-friendly kits that anyone can craft with.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for beginner
Bestreviews, Mercury News, 12 June 2026
Open to guests ages six and up, the experience is designed for everyone from complete beginners to more confident riders.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 12 June 2026
Is Quicken Simplifi good for beginners?
—Amy Deyoung, USA Today, 12 June 2026
The retailer is embracing the trend of digital minimalism and analog hobbies this year, releasing hundreds of beginner-friendly kits that anyone can craft with.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for beginner
Recent Examples of Synonyms for beginner
Noun
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Maryland Senate President Bill Ferguson occupies one of the most powerful positions in state government and faces an election from a complete novice.—
Bobby Zirkin,
Baltimore Sun,
10 June 2026
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The veteran politician Becerra received nearly 28% of the vote, and the political novice and former Fox News contributor Hilton received 25%, according to the AP.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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After redshirting as a freshman, Smith started 11 games at defensive end for Mizzou in 2009 and was named Big 12 defensive freshman and newcomer of the year.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
14 June 2026
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Take for another example the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry (GMSI), the grand south side of which can now be viewed spectacularly from the top floor of the OPC, rendering it almost like a shadow White House staring down on the newcomer on the block.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2026
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Seventh-round rookie Gavin Gerhardt could vie for the backup center role, but Jurgens’ experience in the system gives him the initial nod.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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All six runs in the game came off homers, with Texas' Joc Pederson delivering a two-run shot in the third off rookie Mike Paredes.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
Noun
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Most often it as many as three licensed workers to one apprentice.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
14 June 2026
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Not to be outshined, Casio G-Shock’s Grogu model branded as the Baby-G comes in a distinctive bright neon-green hue in honor of Din Djarin’s little Force-wielding apprentice.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
2 June 2026
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Oklahoma’s bats remained scorching hot, racking up 12 hits - including five more home runs - and got a quality start from freshman Nick Wesloski.—
Hunter DeLauder,
AJC.com,
18 June 2026
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Graves made first team All-WCC and was named the league’s freshman and sixth man of the year.—
Tim Casey,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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“Beginner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beginner. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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