Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for catechumen
Noun
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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 -
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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Nominated for Record of the Year and Best Pop Solo Performance, Roan was also on hand to introduce the Best New Artist of 2026 which ultimately went to newcomer Olivia Dean.—
Pamela Vázquez,
Glamour,
2 Feb. 2026
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Indeed, its growing popularity has attracted newcomers from near and far, who've all made their unique mark in the community.—
Joey Skladany,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Feb. 2026
Noun
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And in a news conference this week, New Orleans’ police superintendent questioned ICE’s arrest of one of the agency’s recruits.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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As detailed above, Benfica were off the pace in the league, out of the two Portuguese cups and seemingly heading out of Europe — all with a squad filled with questionable recruits, creaking veterans and unproven kids.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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The novitiate, in this case, is Colin Smith (Harry Melling), a genial young man from the southeast London suburb of Bromley.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
30 Jan. 2026
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Community shapes people into better versions of themselves Schloegel remembers feeling anxious at the start of his novitiate, the period of living in community with other Augustinians before taking his vows.—
Jason DeRose,
NPR,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Catechumen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catechumen. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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