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
Group of beginners, hobbyists and professionals who like to take and share photos.
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Staff Report, Baltimore Sun, 4 Feb. 2026
Here’s how experts recommend beginners incorporate strength training into their exercise routines.
—Jamie Friedlander Serrano, Time, 3 Feb. 2026
This is the beginners heels class at Vibe Dance Studio, which was started by Izzy Gonzales and her dad Ed four years ago.
—Jason Mastrodonato, Mercury News, 1 Feb. 2026
In 2025, Liam joined BabyRace Driver Academy, based in Italy, competing in the Mini category for kids 10-12, a level above beginners that’s roughly equivalent to the Mini Swift class in America (where drivers tend to be 9-13).
—Sarah Hepola, Dallas Morning News, 31 Jan. 2026
What do beginners always get wrong?
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
As if having a three-mile long road cruise in the Green Monster wasn’t enough entertainment, beginners have an entire area dedicated to them at the top of the expansion, off the west side of Park Peak.
—Graham Averill, Outside, 29 Jan. 2026
Playa Tamarindo is the main surfing beach, while Playa Grande is perfect for beginners, and Playa Langosta is great for more experienced surfers.
—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 29 Jan. 2026
There’s an equestrian centre for experienced riders and beginners alike, and the option to do the most touristy of all activities, camel riding in the dunes.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Jan. 2026
Staff Report, Baltimore Sun, 4 Feb. 2026
Here’s how experts recommend beginners incorporate strength training into their exercise routines.
—Jamie Friedlander Serrano, Time, 3 Feb. 2026
This is the beginners heels class at Vibe Dance Studio, which was started by Izzy Gonzales and her dad Ed four years ago.
—Jason Mastrodonato, Mercury News, 1 Feb. 2026
In 2025, Liam joined BabyRace Driver Academy, based in Italy, competing in the Mini category for kids 10-12, a level above beginners that’s roughly equivalent to the Mini Swift class in America (where drivers tend to be 9-13).
—Sarah Hepola, Dallas Morning News, 31 Jan. 2026
What do beginners always get wrong?
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
As if having a three-mile long road cruise in the Green Monster wasn’t enough entertainment, beginners have an entire area dedicated to them at the top of the expansion, off the west side of Park Peak.
—Graham Averill, Outside, 29 Jan. 2026
Playa Tamarindo is the main surfing beach, while Playa Grande is perfect for beginners, and Playa Langosta is great for more experienced surfers.
—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 29 Jan. 2026
There’s an equestrian centre for experienced riders and beginners alike, and the option to do the most touristy of all activities, camel riding in the dunes.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for beginners
Noun
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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,
4 Feb. 2026
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Phil and Renee Shafer are the owners of Cast + Clara Bell, a resource for both cast-iron novices and collectors.—
Kate Donovan,
Martha Stewart,
29 Jan. 2026
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For now, the opposition appears situated to fold in newcomers and build on the momentum.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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The price of silver has slipped closer to $80 per ounce in the time since, but the precious metal's recent volatility has still drawn in both longtime investors and newcomers who are exploring alternatives to traditional portfolios.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2026
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If that wasn’t enough, Schoneboom detailed a round of karaoke that featured the freshmen, who were called to perform for their teammates.—
Matt Murschel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Feb. 2026
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The Coury triplets, freshmen at Burrell High School are already making an impact on their varsity basketball team in their first season.—
Cassidy Wood,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026
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By drawing attention to practices at their most fragile moment, the USL is creating space for those interactions — enabling masters to teach and apprentices to learn.—
Kristin Houser,
Big Think,
29 Jan. 2026
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The pope, at this very moment, is having the fallen part of the Colosseum rebuilt; half a dozen mason’s apprentices, without any scaffolding, are righting the colossus on whose shoulders a nation, transformed into slave laborers, perished.—
Sean Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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Demidov among rookies in points (44).—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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The 20-year-old Knueppel outpaced all rookies in total points (302), made field goals (105), 3-pointers (45) and free throws (47).—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Feb. 2026
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