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
That's a time-efficient way of improving your VO2 max, particularly for beginners.
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Teresa Maalouf, Verywell Health, 17 Apr. 2026
The best silver bar sizes for most beginners are 1-ounce and 10-ounce.
—Sharon Wu, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Group of beginners, hobbyists and professionals who like to take and share photos.
—Staff Report, Baltimore Sun, 15 Apr. 2026
Although the dispensary does sell some low-potency products meant for beginners or microdosing, the focus here is on full-strength THC products, including cannabis flower, vapes, beverages and edibles.
—Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 15 Apr. 2026
Advanced art sets, on the other hand, are likely to come with more challenging types of products and no guides to help beginners.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2026
The club offers programs for all levels, from pre-novice beginners to competitive athletes.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
This is an excellent smartwatch for both hardcore fitness enthusiasts and beginners alike.
—George Yang, PC Magazine, 13 Apr. 2026
In addition to browsing comics and meeting artists, visitors will be able to participate in tabletop gaming sessions designed for beginners.
—Kansas City Star, 11 Apr. 2026
Teresa Maalouf, Verywell Health, 17 Apr. 2026
The best silver bar sizes for most beginners are 1-ounce and 10-ounce.
—Sharon Wu, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Group of beginners, hobbyists and professionals who like to take and share photos.
—Staff Report, Baltimore Sun, 15 Apr. 2026
Although the dispensary does sell some low-potency products meant for beginners or microdosing, the focus here is on full-strength THC products, including cannabis flower, vapes, beverages and edibles.
—Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 15 Apr. 2026
Advanced art sets, on the other hand, are likely to come with more challenging types of products and no guides to help beginners.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2026
The club offers programs for all levels, from pre-novice beginners to competitive athletes.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
This is an excellent smartwatch for both hardcore fitness enthusiasts and beginners alike.
—George Yang, PC Magazine, 13 Apr. 2026
In addition to browsing comics and meeting artists, visitors will be able to participate in tabletop gaming sessions designed for beginners.
—Kansas City Star, 11 Apr. 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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On a training camp roster that features 11 newcomers to the Sun, Leger-Walker and Kneepkens came in with an instant chemistry and understanding of each other’s games that is helping their integration with the rest of the team.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
20 Apr. 2026
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After a turbulent 2025 season at the quarterback position, marred by injuries, shaky decision making, and constant pressure, the signal-caller room returns with valuable experience, bolstered by two newcomers who have already made a strong early impression.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Apr. 2026
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The unit also added transfer Jailen Duffie and freshmen Elijah Keys and Amarion Queen.—
Matt Murschel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 Apr. 2026
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But that does not mean other freshmen won’t see the field.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
17 Apr. 2026
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During the Renaissance, master painters typically employed apprentices to work alongside them as the apprentices learned their craft.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
17 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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Head coach Juan Carlos Amoros has leaned heavily on younger players to start the season, such as rookies Jordynn Dudley and Andrea Kitahata.—
Melanie Anzidei,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Murakami, who went 3 for 5, joined Montgomery, Matt Davidson (2017), Ron Kittle (1983) and Rich McKinney (1970) as the only rookies in White Sox history to hit a homer in four straight games.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2026
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