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
Since the moon is relatively large and bright, almost any binoculars will do; 8x42 or 10x50 models are ideal for beginners who want an impressively large view of the moon.
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Jamie Carter, Space.com, 2 Mar. 2026
The combination keeps my face calm while the beginner-friendly dose of retinol goes to work.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 1 Mar. 2026
This streamlined set is a great pick for beginners or anyone looking to simplify their setup, with three sauté pans (mini, medium, and large), two saucepans, a Dutch oven, plus a slotted spoon and spatula.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2026
Playa Cerritos offers both a gentle beach break for beginners and a more adventurous rocky point break for experts.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 26 Feb. 2026
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Jamie Carter, Space.com, 2 Mar. 2026
The combination keeps my face calm while the beginner-friendly dose of retinol goes to work.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 1 Mar. 2026
This streamlined set is a great pick for beginners or anyone looking to simplify their setup, with three sauté pans (mini, medium, and large), two saucepans, a Dutch oven, plus a slotted spoon and spatula.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2026
Playa Cerritos offers both a gentle beach break for beginners and a more adventurous rocky point break for experts.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 26 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for beginner
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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,
27 Feb. 2026
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Through their coursework the novice watchmakers study the design and machinery behind Rolex watches, and learn how to repair those that are worse for wear.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
26 Feb. 2026
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Japanese beetles aren’t exactly newcomers.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
1 Mar. 2026
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These activities, in the context of rising prices and insecurity, won the newcomers growing respect.—
Anand Gopal,
New Yorker,
28 Feb. 2026
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After appearing in just two games of rookie ball in his first full season as a professional, Cason was sidelined due to a right elbow issue that eventually required Tommy John surgery.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
3 Mar. 2026
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Dollander experienced a rookie season that ranked somewhere between eating thumbtacks and rubbing a cheese grater on shins.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
3 Mar. 2026
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Unlike college students, apprentices earn money from day one when completing classroom instruction, often taking classes at night or in short blocks throughout the year.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
2 Mar. 2026
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In 1936, construction of the performance venue was financed by local geishas and their apprentices.—
Leandra Beabout,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Feb. 2026
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Given the significant dollar figures being thrown at recruits, even freshman face pressure to come in and contribute right away rather than sit for a year or two and develop for the future.—
SportsDay Staff,
Dallas Morning News,
26 Feb. 2026
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Miami freshman Sebastian Santos-Olson, making his second career start, pitched 4 1/3 innings and gave up three runs (one of which was earned).—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Beginner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beginner. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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