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 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
Noun
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Three other major candidates, all political newcomers, say an outsider is needed to shake up the status quo.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Apr. 2026
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For Kauffman newcomers, say international fans, the KC2026 transportation system could be an answer.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
6 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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