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 Laurel Park The 2026 Preakness run at Laurel Park is now in the books and Winner Napoleon Solo has placed himself in the conversation as one of the top three-year-old colts in the country. — Danny Brewer, Forbes.com, 17 May 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

Haaland has become a social media phenomenon, with his own posts and memes from others turning even soccer novices into diehard fans.

— Kaitlyn Huamani, Fortune, 13 July 2026
In 2026, the agency is again incentivizing participants with cash — there are separate categories for novices and professionals, each with their own prizes.

— Sarah Perkel, USA Today, 10 July 2026

Definition of novices

Noun

The other is unfilled and potentially could go to Keshad Johnson, Trevor Keels, Young or one of the Heat’s rookies, such as White.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 17 July 2026
Two rookies starting on the offensive line in Week 1 isn’t all that appealing, but with Fortner starting over Hecht (and/or Samac), in theory, Freeling could be a much more palatable option on the blind side on opening weekend.

— Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 16 July 2026

Definition of rookies

Noun

On the rocks below, instructors help complete beginners fasten their harnesses, chalk their hands and search for the next hold on the granite wall.

— ABC News, ABC News, 5 July 2026
Who a Rucking Vest Is For Buyers range from beginners walking the neighborhood to elite athletes chasing competition standards.

— Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2026

Definition of beginners

Noun

According to accounts by Wright’s apprentices, after procrastinating on drawing any plans for nine months, Wright designed the house in two hours in September 1935 while the Kaufmanns were driving to his office to review them.

— Elizabeth Fazzare, Architectural Digest, 14 July 2026
According to Petrucci, 92% of construction apprentices in California are trained by a union.

— Sofia Williams, Sacbee.com, 13 July 2026

Definition of apprentices

Noun

The service For newcomers to the hospitality industry, the Myers are crushing it.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026
Sweet teeth practically chattering, the newcomers ended their night with the bar’s eponymous sundae, a gourmet Madagascan-vanilla ice cream topped with rose-water syrup and cashews.

— Marina Harss, New Yorker, 10 July 2026