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
There’s an equestrian centre for experienced riders and beginners alike, and the option to do the most touristy of all activities, camel riding in the dunes.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Jan. 2026
Nearby Kissing Bridge Ski Area features over 20 miles of downhill trails for beginners, experts, and parkgoers alike.
—Brian Higgins, Outside, 28 Jan. 2026
By understanding these new dynamics and by taking an informed approach, both beginners and veterans in the gold space can better position themselves for investing success.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 26 Jan. 2026
Overall, Rocco recommends resistance training for both beginners and advanced gym members.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 26 Jan. 2026
There are classes for beginners, and the evening performances feature some of the best dance troupes in the genre.
—Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Cassie Johnston, organic master gardener and owner of Growfully, recommends a baby greens mix seed packet for beginners—this can be a great way to test out different types.
—Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 19 Jan. 2026
Difficulty levels vary among via ferrata routes, but Ronda’s course tends to be good for beginners, who will spend a couple of hours climbing along the path’s steel fixtures.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 15 Jan. 2026
Founded by solo founder Aleksandr Ulitin, the app is built for beginners, young and old, looking for a way to pick up a hobby.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 15 Jan. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Jan. 2026
Nearby Kissing Bridge Ski Area features over 20 miles of downhill trails for beginners, experts, and parkgoers alike.
—Brian Higgins, Outside, 28 Jan. 2026
By understanding these new dynamics and by taking an informed approach, both beginners and veterans in the gold space can better position themselves for investing success.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 26 Jan. 2026
Overall, Rocco recommends resistance training for both beginners and advanced gym members.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 26 Jan. 2026
There are classes for beginners, and the evening performances feature some of the best dance troupes in the genre.
—Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Cassie Johnston, organic master gardener and owner of Growfully, recommends a baby greens mix seed packet for beginners—this can be a great way to test out different types.
—Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 19 Jan. 2026
Difficulty levels vary among via ferrata routes, but Ronda’s course tends to be good for beginners, who will spend a couple of hours climbing along the path’s steel fixtures.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 15 Jan. 2026
Founded by solo founder Aleksandr Ulitin, the app is built for beginners, young and old, looking for a way to pick up a hobby.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 15 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for beginners
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Phil and Renee Shafer are the owners of Cast + Clara Bell, a resource for both cast-iron novices and collectors.—
Kate Donovan,
Martha Stewart,
29 Jan. 2026
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Launched in 2019, Gotcha Matcha says its has something for matcha enthusiasts, novices and everyone in between.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Jan. 2026
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At the film’s center are the lovably gruff duo Flic and Minna, played with precision and stiff-upper-lipped hilarity by newcomers Marni Duggan and Galaxie Clear respectively.—
Tomris Laffly,
Variety,
24 Jan. 2026
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With that in mind, our 10 favorite serum foundations—from heritage labels like Chanel to clean beauty cult-favorites and indie newcomers like Outside—In—for that your skin-but-better look, backed by the pros and Vogue beauty editors.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
23 Jan. 2026
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The Titans are one of the youngest teams in the Big West, with six freshmen and five sophomores.—
Brian Robin,
Oc Register,
28 Jan. 2026
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Two names to watch who aren’t on this list are freshmen Jay Timmons and Jordan Thomas.—
Cameron Teague Robinson,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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By drawing attention to practices at their most fragile moment, the USL is creating space for those interactions — enabling masters to teach and apprentices to learn.—
Kristin Houser,
Big Think,
29 Jan. 2026
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The pope, at this very moment, is having the fallen part of the Colosseum rebuilt; half a dozen mason’s apprentices, without any scaffolding, are righting the colossus on whose shoulders a nation, transformed into slave laborers, perished.—
Sean Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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Hathaway and Adenot are both spaceflight rookies headed to orbit for the first time.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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Many of these returning medalists are favorites to make the podium once again, but plenty of Olympic rookies are in position to do so as well.—
Michelle Bruton,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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