COLTS Synonyms: 40 Similar and Opposite Words

colts

noun

plural of colt

as in novices

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

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Recent Examples of colts For every race that has colts contending for greatness and notoriety, there is a sister race for those wonderful three-year-old fillies. — Danny Brewer, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 The Preakness features a venue change to a 115-year-old track that has never hosted the event, a field of some of the best 3-year-old colts in the country and a couple of chances to make horse racing history. — Stephen Whyno, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2026 While O’Neill never could have expected to be here with his Cal-bred, Baffert will start two of the myriad expensive colts his clients buy each year. — Jay Posner, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026 And, to this day, they are meticulously trained from colts to perform spectacular feats of dressage, including some who can lift their front legs and seem to prance off the ground. — Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 18 Feb. 2026 The latter was shipped to the Indianapolis Colts in a deal that brought New York two first-round picks and wide receiver AD Mitchell, whom the colts drafted in the second round in 2024. — Andrew McCarty, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025 Two more prized 2-year-old colts from the Baffert stable ran 1-2 Saturday in a maiden race. — Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Aug. 2025

Recent Examples of Synonyms for colts

Noun

At that time, people overtraded and treated the market like a casino, as novices began participating more frequently.

— David Capablanca, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026
Since achieving widespread fame in 2013, Rettig has overseen gatherings that have introduced thousands of novices to toad smoking.

— The Week US, TheWeek, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of novices

Noun

And with rookies like Mansoor Delane, Emmett Johnson, R Mason Thomas, Peter Woods and Kahlil Benson making key contributions.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 15 Sep. 2026
But the Mets may very well end up with two of the top three or four rookies in the National League in Oklahoma State products Nolan McLean and Carson Benge.

— Jayson Stark, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of rookies

Noun

On sale for less than $100 right now, this Abu Garcia combo combines lightweight graphite with an intense grip to offer a rod and reel that works well for beginners and advanced casters alike.

— Amber Harding OutKick, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026
This pair is a smart choice for walk-to-run beginners who are looking for a budget-friendly shoe that withstands serious mileage.

— Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of beginners

Noun

Thomas is training director for Local 395’s apprenticeship program, which has 80 apprentices this year.

— Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 7 Sep. 2026
Rolle emphasized that apprentices in MDC’s programs don’t have to pay for the costs of classes or equipment thanks to state and federal grants.

— Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of apprentices

Noun

Many top high school recruits these days commit to schools expecting to start as true freshmen and hit the league in three years.

— Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
The complaint alleges freshmen endured forced genital shaving, excessive drinking and being made to eat live fish as part of team initiation.

— Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of freshmen

Noun

The film follows a French class on a school trip to Pompeii and features almost all newcomers in the ensemble.

— David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 11 Sep. 2026
There will also be high-profile newcomers on the small screen, though TV’s bigger focus will be on maximizing the impact of returning faves and minimizing the erosion of linear ratings.

— Josef Adalian, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2026