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
This gives beginners a much more forgiving platform while still letting experienced riders crank into aggressive, sharp turns.
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Omar Kardoudi
march 11, New Atlas, 11 Mar. 2026
For beginners and those who love history, the famed J-bar lift runs often — a fun little experience not to be missed.
—Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
For beginners who want results quickly, or observers short on time, smart telescopes can be an effective solution — but creative control is mostly sacrificed.
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 10 Mar. 2026
Good luck finding a hotel these days that doesn't offer daily yoga classes or healing experiences, giving even beginners a chance to experience this side of Tulum.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2026
It’s made with organic ingredients like vitamin E, centella asiatica extract, and shea butter, which is ideal for easily irritated skin and retinol-beginners alike.
—Essence Wiley, InStyle, 10 Mar. 2026
Our Editors’ Choice winners for project management are GanttPro for beginners, Teamwork for client work, and Zoho Projects for small and growing teams.
—Ruben Circelli, PC Magazine, 10 Mar. 2026
Often regarded as nearly indestructible, this charming plant is perfect for beginners, busy professionals, or travelers.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 10 Mar. 2026
Group of beginners, hobbyists and professionals who enjoy taking and sharing photos.
—Staff Report, Baltimore Sun, 4 Mar. 2026
Omar Kardoudi
march 11, New Atlas, 11 Mar. 2026
For beginners and those who love history, the famed J-bar lift runs often — a fun little experience not to be missed.
—Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
For beginners who want results quickly, or observers short on time, smart telescopes can be an effective solution — but creative control is mostly sacrificed.
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 10 Mar. 2026
Good luck finding a hotel these days that doesn't offer daily yoga classes or healing experiences, giving even beginners a chance to experience this side of Tulum.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2026
It’s made with organic ingredients like vitamin E, centella asiatica extract, and shea butter, which is ideal for easily irritated skin and retinol-beginners alike.
—Essence Wiley, InStyle, 10 Mar. 2026
Our Editors’ Choice winners for project management are GanttPro for beginners, Teamwork for client work, and Zoho Projects for small and growing teams.
—Ruben Circelli, PC Magazine, 10 Mar. 2026
Often regarded as nearly indestructible, this charming plant is perfect for beginners, busy professionals, or travelers.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 10 Mar. 2026
Group of beginners, hobbyists and professionals who enjoy taking and sharing photos.
—Staff Report, Baltimore Sun, 4 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for beginners
Noun
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None of the skiers killed by the avalanche appear to have been novices.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
28 Feb. 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,
27 Feb. 2026
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Now, the ball belongs to Tate, with varsity newcomers in junior Jenna Manfre and freshman Savannah Jones in the mix to help out.—
Tony Baranek,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
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Demarcus Robinson, Jordan Watkins and Jacob Cowing vie for reps with other newcomers.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Policies requiring freshmen to live in dorms or banning children from campus can make going to college as a parent incredibly difficult and, at times, impossible.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Mar. 2026
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As freshmen, this group was 16-9, eliminated in the conference quarterfinals, and carried that sting ever since, winning 85 of the last 92, reaching the Final Four the last two seasons.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
5 Mar. 2026
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Unlike college students, apprentices earn money from day one when completing classroom instruction, often taking classes at night or in short blocks throughout the year.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
2 Mar. 2026
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In 1936, construction of the performance venue was financed by local geishas and their apprentices.—
Leandra Beabout,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Dëmin ranks second among NBA rookies with 124 made 3-pointers, which is the second most by a rookie in Nets history.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
10 Mar. 2026
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This week, one year ago, the Bengals failed to acquire starting-quality players on every level of the defense, instead making bets on struggling veterans, players making a leap or rookies.—
Paul Dehner Jr,
New York Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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