as in novice
a person who is just starting out in a field of activity
a colt who looked to the team's more experienced players for advice
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of colt
California has experienced no such drought in producing winners of the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile, the race for colts and geldings that usually identifies the early favorite for the Kentucky Derby the following May.
—
Kevin Modesti, Oc Register, 4 Sep. 2025
After some debate, connections confirmed the colt’s participation earlier this week.
—Jared Welch, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
The colt died in 1989, groom Eddie Sweat in 1998, trainer Lucien Laurin in 2000, owner Penny Chenery in 2017 and exercise rider Charlie Davis in 2018.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 23 Aug. 2025
The three-year-old bay colt stood up on its back legs, sending jockey Ryan Kavanagh flying off its back as the gates flew open.
—Sean Neumann, People.com, 19 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for colt
Kevin Modesti, Oc Register, 4 Sep. 2025
After some debate, connections confirmed the colt’s participation earlier this week.
—Jared Welch, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
The colt died in 1989, groom Eddie Sweat in 1998, trainer Lucien Laurin in 2000, owner Penny Chenery in 2017 and exercise rider Charlie Davis in 2018.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 23 Aug. 2025
The three-year-old bay colt stood up on its back legs, sending jockey Ryan Kavanagh flying off its back as the gates flew open.
—Sean Neumann, People.com, 19 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for colt
Recent Examples of Synonyms for colt
Noun
-
Chan began as a singles skater and switched to pairs, partnering with Mitrofanov at the novice level.—
Alice Park,
Time,
12 Jan. 2026
-
But the harder the novice looks — and the greater the chaos inside them longing for order, even of a diabolical nature — the more clearly the horror will appear.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
-
Yorath enjoyed a glittering playing career after joining Leeds as a teenage apprentice, appearing 198 times for the club and playing in the European Cup, FA Cup, and European Cup Winners’ Cup finals.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
9 Jan. 2026
-
And many of those apprentices — in skilled trades, electricians, laborers, carpenters — are already at work strengthening and building the physical foundations of our state.—
Sacramento Bee staff,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
-
LeBron James, who was not voted an All-Star starter for the first time since his rookie season, had 19 points, nine rebounds and eight assists for the Lakers (26-16), who played the second half without center Deandre Ayton after he was poked in the eye.—
Oc Register,
Oc Register,
21 Jan. 2026
-
The Pats need more from their rookie left tackle.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
20 Jan. 2026
Noun
-
And in Sun Valley, Idaho, learners practically have an entire mountain devoted to beginner runs while their more experienced friends and family rip over 2,500 skiable acres.—
Alison Fox,
Outside,
20 Jan. 2026
-
The terrain is mainly geared toward intermediate and advanced skiers, with 53 percent intermediate, 32 percent advanced, and 15 percent beginner runs.—
Abby Price,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Jan. 2026
Noun
-
Jacksonville's lead grew to as many as 15 points in the second half before UCA freshman guard Luke Moore hit a three-pointer to cut into it.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Jan. 2026
-
Wagler, one of the top freshmen in the country, finished with five rebounds and three assists.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
Noun
-
Several Icons work alongside newcomers, assisting with citizenship applications and teaching music and language classes that preserve their community's cultural heritage.—
Sharon Chin,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
-
Morgan Stanley currently doesn't crack the top-10 list of ETF issuers, according to data compiled by Bloomberg Intelligence, and commands fewer assets in the space than newcomers such as Neos Investments, which got its start in 2022.—
Vildana Hajric Bloomberg,
Arkansas Online,
7 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Colt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/colt. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
