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
These recipes are great for beginners learning how to cook chicken in a skillet, or for the more experienced chefs looking for new recipes to add to their weekly dinner rotation.
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Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
Group of beginners, hobbyists and professionals who like to take and share photos.
—Staff Report, Baltimore Sun, 13 May 2026
Though flowers have a reputation for being a bit picky and difficult to grow, there are actually several varieties that are great for beginners.
—Jenny Krane, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 May 2026
The event, held in celebration of World Migratory Bird Day, is open to seasoned birders and beginners to help identify various species making their home in the woods, according to a city of Geneva press release.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
Folsom has Lake Natoma, which the campaign says caters to beginners, families and competitive paddlers, citing the lake’s 5 mph speed limit.
—Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 1 May 2026
Most beginners assume more water equals a happier plant.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 30 Apr. 2026
Taught by friendly, professional instructors, the classes are designed for beginners and run step-by-step.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2026
Most beginners start a touch warmer, around 60–65°F, and build tolerance from there.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
Group of beginners, hobbyists and professionals who like to take and share photos.
—Staff Report, Baltimore Sun, 13 May 2026
Though flowers have a reputation for being a bit picky and difficult to grow, there are actually several varieties that are great for beginners.
—Jenny Krane, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 May 2026
The event, held in celebration of World Migratory Bird Day, is open to seasoned birders and beginners to help identify various species making their home in the woods, according to a city of Geneva press release.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
Folsom has Lake Natoma, which the campaign says caters to beginners, families and competitive paddlers, citing the lake’s 5 mph speed limit.
—Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 1 May 2026
Most beginners assume more water equals a happier plant.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 30 Apr. 2026
Taught by friendly, professional instructors, the classes are designed for beginners and run step-by-step.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2026
Most beginners start a touch warmer, around 60–65°F, and build tolerance from there.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for beginners
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Game after game, stadiums were filled to capacity, packed not only with tourists and die-hard fans but also with soccer novices who came out of curiosity and because tickets were relatively affordable, according to soccer historians.—
Juliana Kim,
NPR,
9 May 2026
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Both of the Broadway novices are proudly bearing souvenirs of other passion projects.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
30 Apr. 2026
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That’s a huge advantage for these newcomers.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
11 May 2026
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Proctor bragged about properly hydrating himself before practice, which is something past and present Dolphins coaches and trainers annually lecture the newcomers about to avoid dehydration, and the use of intravenous fluids.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
10 May 2026
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One in eight freshmen at UC San Diego requires special remedial math classes just to catch up.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
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With the significant turnover in the Senate, there is a real opportunity for freshmen legislators to serve on significant committees next year.—
Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial Boards,
Mercury News,
8 May 2026
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Nineteen-year-old James Shavers is one of the pre-apprentices at Prosperity Building Futures Trades & Entrepreneurship Training Center.—
Suzanne Le Mignot,
CBS News,
7 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
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Sennecke’s big postseason continues With a goal in his fourth consecutive game, Sennecke joined Auston Matthews, Nicklas Backstrom and Logan Couture as rookies with four-game goal streaks in the playoffs over the last 25 years.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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Tabor called it a numbers game, as the team opted to squeeze additional undrafted rookies onto the roster.—
David Furones,
Sun Sentinel,
13 May 2026
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