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
Contestants range from beginners to experienced builders, offering a cross-section of skill levels that reflect how cosplay develops over time.
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Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
So, beginners might not get perfect results on the first try.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 31 Mar. 2026
The hill features different sizes of jumps for beginners and larger jumps for professionals to prepare for global competitions.
—Spencer Wilson, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
Lichti said the app is helpful to all disc golf players and suggests that beginners should use it to find courses that are intended for beginners.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 29 Mar. 2026
However, when considering its suitability to beginners, this telescope is impressive, especially for its even cheaper price point over Black Friday weekend.
—Chris McMullen, Space.com, 28 Mar. 2026
For beginners, taking on a project can seem daunting and some people don't know who or where to turn to.
—ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026
But the people who stand to benefit most from simple bodyweight exercises—like arm circles or glute bridges—are beginners or those who haven’t worked out in a while.
—Jennifer Heimlich, SELF, 24 Mar. 2026
Proton's design is sleek and fairly easy to navigate for beginners.
—Justyn Newman, PC Magazine, 22 Mar. 2026
Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
So, beginners might not get perfect results on the first try.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 31 Mar. 2026
The hill features different sizes of jumps for beginners and larger jumps for professionals to prepare for global competitions.
—Spencer Wilson, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
Lichti said the app is helpful to all disc golf players and suggests that beginners should use it to find courses that are intended for beginners.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 29 Mar. 2026
However, when considering its suitability to beginners, this telescope is impressive, especially for its even cheaper price point over Black Friday weekend.
—Chris McMullen, Space.com, 28 Mar. 2026
For beginners, taking on a project can seem daunting and some people don't know who or where to turn to.
—ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026
But the people who stand to benefit most from simple bodyweight exercises—like arm circles or glute bridges—are beginners or those who haven’t worked out in a while.
—Jennifer Heimlich, SELF, 24 Mar. 2026
Proton's design is sleek and fairly easy to navigate for beginners.
—Justyn Newman, PC Magazine, 22 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for beginners
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In China, OpenClaw has received a particularly fervent welcome among AI enthusiasts and novices alike.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
29 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,
26 Mar. 2026
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The other two Democratic opponents are political newcomers.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
30 Mar. 2026
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With 40-plus newcomers joining the roster in the offseason, coach Scott Frost wants his team to get tougher, be more disciplined and more precise.—
Matt Murschel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Mar. 2026
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Fabulous freshmen Keaton Wagler and David Mirkovic combined for just 11 points in that game.—
Ryan Baker,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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The limit is predicated on the idea that athletes should finish their collegiate careers around the same time as their classmates and shouldn’t hold roster spots that would otherwise go to incoming freshmen or transfer students.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
3 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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Rock stars and their equivalents in other genres often develop their craft in obscurity before being discovered; idols are apprentices, trained exhaustively by their management companies.—
Mitch Therieau,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
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Jordi Fernández has spent most of this season talking about the Nets’ own rookies, their growing pains, their flashes, their timelines.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2026
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As more rookies come in, that could put Lardis’ and other players’ spots in the top six in jeopardy.—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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