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
River Downs was sometimes too challenging for beginner players or players who were not advanced.
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Gabriella Fine, Baltimore Sun, 11 Jan. 2026
Its above-average perks and annual fee position it between premium travel credit cards and beginner travel credit cards.
—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2026
At full capacity, Sierra-at-Tahoe spans 2,000 acres, with 14 lifts accessing 50 trails and 2,212 vertical feet of skiable terrain, where beginners can take lessons and make their first runs on gentle slopes.
—Mark Billingsley, Sacbee.com, 9 Jan. 2026
For beginners, especially, simplicity is key.
—Essence, 9 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for beginner
Gabriella Fine, Baltimore Sun, 11 Jan. 2026
Its above-average perks and annual fee position it between premium travel credit cards and beginner travel credit cards.
—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2026
At full capacity, Sierra-at-Tahoe spans 2,000 acres, with 14 lifts accessing 50 trails and 2,212 vertical feet of skiable terrain, where beginners can take lessons and make their first runs on gentle slopes.
—Mark Billingsley, Sacbee.com, 9 Jan. 2026
For beginners, especially, simplicity is key.
—Essence, 9 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for beginner
Recent Examples of Synonyms for beginner
Noun
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Chan began as a singles skater and switched to pairs, partnering with Mitrofanov at the novice level.—
Alice Park,
Time,
12 Jan. 2026
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But the harder the novice looks — and the greater the chaos inside them longing for order, even of a diabolical nature — the more clearly the horror will appear.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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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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Morgan Stanley currently doesn't crack the top-10 list of ETF issuers, according to data compiled by Bloomberg Intelligence, and commands fewer assets in the space than newcomers such as Neos Investments, which got its start in 2022.—
Vildana Hajric Bloomberg,
Arkansas Online,
7 Jan. 2026
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McMillan did not surpass the 100-yard rushing mark in any of the remaining games in his rookie season.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
10 Jan. 2026
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Kings rookie and former Stanford star Maxime Raynaud had eight points and seven rebounds while playing in front of many friends.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026
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Yorath enjoyed a glittering playing career after joining Leeds as a teenage apprentice, appearing 198 times for the club and playing in the European Cup, FA Cup, and European Cup Winners’ Cup finals.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
9 Jan. 2026
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And many of those apprentices — in skilled trades, electricians, laborers, carpenters — are already at work strengthening and building the physical foundations of our state.—
Sacramento Bee staff,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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Jacksonville's lead grew to as many as 15 points in the second half before UCA freshman guard Luke Moore hit a three-pointer to cut into it.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Jan. 2026
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Wagler, one of the top freshmen in the country, finished with five rebounds and three assists.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
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“Beginner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beginner. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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