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
Playa Cerritos offers both a gentle beach break for beginners and a more adventurous rocky point break for experts.
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Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 26 Feb. 2026
And while 20 percent of its trails are marked for beginners, Whistler really is a seasoned skier's paradise, as 35 percent of the trails are marked as intermediate and a whopping 45 percent are roughly divided between advanced terrain and experts-only.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 25 Feb. 2026
It’s best suited for beginners and sensitive skin.
—Allison Palmer
updated February 25, Miami Herald, 25 Feb. 2026
Four more runs and a mini-terrain park, all set up for beginners, are on a smaller hill, according to the facility’s website.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026
How To Propagate Mint Thanks to its vigorous growing habit, mint is easy to propagate, even for beginners.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 24 Feb. 2026
Gold investing beginners should take a strategic approach now, with the price sitting near a record high.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 23 Feb. 2026
All skill levels are welcome— from beginners to seasoned strategists.
—Kris Slugg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
Group of beginners, hobbyists and professionals who like to take and share photos.
—Staff Report, Baltimore Sun, 18 Feb. 2026
Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 26 Feb. 2026
And while 20 percent of its trails are marked for beginners, Whistler really is a seasoned skier's paradise, as 35 percent of the trails are marked as intermediate and a whopping 45 percent are roughly divided between advanced terrain and experts-only.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 25 Feb. 2026
It’s best suited for beginners and sensitive skin.
—Allison Palmer
updated February 25, Miami Herald, 25 Feb. 2026
Four more runs and a mini-terrain park, all set up for beginners, are on a smaller hill, according to the facility’s website.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026
How To Propagate Mint Thanks to its vigorous growing habit, mint is easy to propagate, even for beginners.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 24 Feb. 2026
Gold investing beginners should take a strategic approach now, with the price sitting near a record high.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 23 Feb. 2026
All skill levels are welcome— from beginners to seasoned strategists.
—Kris Slugg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
Group of beginners, hobbyists and professionals who like to take and share photos.
—Staff Report, Baltimore Sun, 18 Feb. 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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Other newcomers in the cast include Olivia Rose Keegan, Savannah Lee Nassif, Cameron Scott Roberts, Sydney Park, Gregg Wayans, Ruby Snowber, and Benny Zielke.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
2 Mar. 2026
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Pazos, Grom and Gracey questioned whether the hotel would raise security issues as a result of newcomers driving into the community, noting the presence of a preschool near the plaza.—
Megan Vaz,
Sun Sentinel,
2 Mar. 2026
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An incoming team of freshmen would reach and win state titles in 2021 as juniors and 2022 as seniors.—
Marvin Hurst,
CBS News,
27 Feb. 2026
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Two freshmen, Johnie Hanley and Elina Martino led the team in scoring, and Bishop Moore returns six of its top seven goal scorers.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Feb. 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
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Inside, Takahiko and a crew of apprentices were scrubbing a small collection of French barrels.—
Alex Halberstadt,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
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Rookie Matt Savoie then converted a rebound late in a power play for his 10th career goal, but Beckett Sennecke answered 46 seconds later with a slick wrist shot for his 19th goal — tops among NHL rookies.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Feb. 2026
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Celtics rookies Amari Williams and Max Shulga are on G League assignments.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Beginners.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beginners. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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