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
Zone 2 is still well-suited for beginners, older adults, and injury recovery.
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Allison Palmer
june 2, Charlotte Observer, 2 June 2026
Nakamoto cautions against beginners trying peel-and-stick wallpaper and flooring.
—Sarah Everett, The Spruce, 2 June 2026
Many beginners are surprised by how slow true zone 2 feels.
—Allison Palmer
june 2, Sacbee.com, 2 June 2026
Dakota Cyclery is the area's only full-service bike shop and can outfit beginners and experts.
—Julia Sayers Gokhale, Midwest Living, 1 June 2026
Find out how a pair of beginners started their first vegetable garden without breaking the bank.
—Elizabeth Jardina, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 June 2026
This product is great for people who want to create a blowout with minimal effort and minimal cost, including beginners who have rarely used hair tools before.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
Lowering the barrier for beginners A major focus of the CraftLab Generators is accessibility.
—New Atlas, 24 May 2026
Who Shouldn’t Try 4-7-8 Breathing Without Checking First The 7-second breath hold can feel uncomfortable for beginners or anyone with limited lung capacity.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 23 May 2026
Allison Palmer
june 2, Charlotte Observer, 2 June 2026
Nakamoto cautions against beginners trying peel-and-stick wallpaper and flooring.
—Sarah Everett, The Spruce, 2 June 2026
Many beginners are surprised by how slow true zone 2 feels.
—Allison Palmer
june 2, Sacbee.com, 2 June 2026
Dakota Cyclery is the area's only full-service bike shop and can outfit beginners and experts.
—Julia Sayers Gokhale, Midwest Living, 1 June 2026
Find out how a pair of beginners started their first vegetable garden without breaking the bank.
—Elizabeth Jardina, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 June 2026
This product is great for people who want to create a blowout with minimal effort and minimal cost, including beginners who have rarely used hair tools before.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
Lowering the barrier for beginners A major focus of the CraftLab Generators is accessibility.
—New Atlas, 24 May 2026
Who Shouldn’t Try 4-7-8 Breathing Without Checking First The 7-second breath hold can feel uncomfortable for beginners or anyone with limited lung capacity.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 23 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for beginners
Noun
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To make the process even easier for novices, the M2 leverages AI to detect the type of materials inserted and automatically adjust the settings for cutting, engraving, or just scoring to make thinner materials easier to flex and fold.—
Andrew Liszewski,
The Verge,
27 May 2026
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In 2025, multiple AI developers imposed additional safeguards after internal testing revealed models could meaningfully aid novices in biological weapons development.—
Jordan Henry,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
Noun
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Also, introducing newcomers to Vietnamese music, culture, and pride.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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There are always newcomers trying to leave their mark.—
Sean Joseph OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2026
Noun
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Hughes and Brindley were freshmen together at Michigan.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
30 May 2026
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Colleges and universities looking at D203 transcripts and seeing freshmen started high school with a second year of language or advanced math already assume the district offers a rigorous academic course load, Willard said.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2026
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For one year as well, apprentices stay protected, working with a senior employee to avoid burning out.—
Megan Shinn,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
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Arthur Bryant’s and Gates Bar-B-Q, whose origins can be traced back to Henry Perry through his apprentices decades ago.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
4 May 2026
Noun
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Everyone likes to make money, rookies and elderly owners alike, and the way to make money is to play.—
Dan Shanoff,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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This Dolphins team features 25 rookies and 49 players with less than three years of NFL experience, many of whom were signed on one-year deals that pay the NFL minimum.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
2 June 2026
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“Beginners.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beginners. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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