as in novices
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 beginners
Dermatologists say beginners need far fewer products than social media suggests — and the right basics can deliver real results.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Apr. 2026
This advanced beginners class is for players with some knowledge of the game who are working on hitting the ball consistently.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Monstera is an easy plant to care for and is great for beginners.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 7 Apr. 2026
The biggest mistake beginners make?
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 7 Apr. 2026
This step is non-negotiable for beginners and experienced skincare users alike.
—Kansas City Star, 7 Apr. 2026
The truth is pickleball is usually pretty tame and easy for beginners, which is why Family Promise switched from golf.
—Scott Maxwell, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Apr. 2026
Where the classes are Below, beginners can find options to learn the game.
—Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2026
So, beginners might not get perfect results on the first try.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 31 Mar. 2026
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Apr. 2026
This advanced beginners class is for players with some knowledge of the game who are working on hitting the ball consistently.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Monstera is an easy plant to care for and is great for beginners.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 7 Apr. 2026
The biggest mistake beginners make?
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 7 Apr. 2026
This step is non-negotiable for beginners and experienced skincare users alike.
—Kansas City Star, 7 Apr. 2026
The truth is pickleball is usually pretty tame and easy for beginners, which is why Family Promise switched from golf.
—Scott Maxwell, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Apr. 2026
Where the classes are Below, beginners can find options to learn the game.
—Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2026
So, beginners might not get perfect results on the first try.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 31 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for beginners
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In contrast, a study led by Active Site, a research nonprofit that studies the use of AI in synthetic biology, found that AI help did not lead to significant differences in the ability of novices to complete the complex workflow to produce a virus in a biosafety laboratory.—
Stephen D. Turner,
The Conversation,
9 Apr. 2026
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The beginners class is for novices 18 and older who want instruction and practice combined with play, according to the Dundee Township Park District website.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
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More than 200 restaurant locations — including 16 newcomers to the event — are participating in the springtime promotion sponsored by the Golden Gate Restaurant Association.—
Linda Zavoral,
Mercury News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Panarin scored the game’s only goal, one of two newcomers that buoyed the Kings on Saturday.—
Andrew Knoll,
Daily News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Junior Breya Cunningham was UT's starting center, but Lovisa Asbrink Hose is coming off a redshirt season and both Brihanna Crittendon and Joyce Isime Etute will be incoming freshmen.—
Danny Davis,
Austin American Statesman,
10 Apr. 2026
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Botma, an Oakland recruit, has seen that in action as Powell helps set the tone for a team with eight freshmen.—
Michael Osipoff,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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Some of the kinder ones would give a Christmas tip if the apprentices did a good job cleaning their boots but others, basking in the new money of the Premier League, preferred to peacock.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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According to accounts by the architect’s apprentices, the design came together in a matter of hours.—
Katherine McLaughlin,
Architectural Digest,
2 Apr. 2026
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Especially with three rookies as significant contributors.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
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Crawford should be a strong candidate for MVP, while Jutting has been one of the league’s best rookies.—
The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
9 Apr. 2026
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