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
For beginners, a cheap pickleball paddle may be sufficient to learn the basics may be adequate, while others hoping to compete in tournaments or play at a high level may want to consider choosing a higher-quality paddle.
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
Cucumbers are easy to grow from seed, even for beginners.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
For beginners and those who love history, the famed J-bar lift runs often — a fun little experience not to be missed.
—Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
Options like Wealthfront and Betterment are both beginner-friendly and easy to use.
—Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for beginner
Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
Cucumbers are easy to grow from seed, even for beginners.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
For beginners and those who love history, the famed J-bar lift runs often — a fun little experience not to be missed.
—Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
Options like Wealthfront and Betterment are both beginner-friendly and easy to use.
—Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for beginner
Recent Examples of Synonyms for beginner
Noun
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In reality, there is something there for the novice wine lover as well as the most experienced and discerning collector.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
19 Mar. 2026
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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,
19 Mar. 2026
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From traditional staples like ginseng to barrier-loving ceramides and buzzy newcomers like PDRN, the lineup below captures exactly why Korean skin care continues to shape the global beauty conversation.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
22 Mar. 2026
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Girelli was one of a handful of newcomers Coates brought in after last year’s team won just four games.—
Harold Gutmann,
Mercury News,
22 Mar. 2026
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New York's Matthew Schaefer picked up an assist to move within one point of becoming the fourth rookie defenseman in franchise history to reach 50 in a season.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 2026
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The other available center options on the Heat’s roster besides Ware and Johnson were fourth-year forward Nikola Jovic and undrafted two-way contract rookie center Vlad Goldin.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
18 Mar. 2026
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Ross married upholstery apprentice John Ross in 1773, and the pair launched a small shop.—
Marla Miller,
The Conversation,
23 Mar. 2026
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Still, apprentices Justin, Jeff, and Meg, told us this beats their old jobs.—
Lesley Stahl,
CBS News,
22 Mar. 2026
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At the time he was detained, Contreras was a freshman at Ellis Preparatory Academy in Marble Hill, a school that caters to older newcomers who want to continue studying and go to college.—
Lisa Rozner,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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With a lot of pressure on A&M to perform after a down year in 2025, relying on a true freshman at a critical position is definitely a gamble.—
Tony Catalina,
Austin American Statesman,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Beginner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beginner. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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