as in novice
a person who is just starting out in a field of activity
at hockey he's still a fledgling and needs to work on his basic skating skills
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Recent Examples of fledgling
Chalk It Up has come a long way since its fledgling beginning in 1990.
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Joe Rubin, Sacbee.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Maybe Moore can work some magic for the fledgling offense.
—The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
But there are still questions about whether the fledgling league’s star attraction will make an appearance.
—Martin K.n Siele, semafor.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Despite this being the best year of her fledgling career and with huge opportunities on the horizon, the youngster is so well balanced.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2025
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Joe Rubin, Sacbee.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Maybe Moore can work some magic for the fledgling offense.
—The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
But there are still questions about whether the fledgling league’s star attraction will make an appearance.
—Martin K.n Siele, semafor.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Despite this being the best year of her fledgling career and with huge opportunities on the horizon, the youngster is so well balanced.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fledgling
Noun
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Instructors are on hand to teach novices.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
7 Sep. 2025
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For seasoned cooks and kitchen novices, cookbook author and nutritionist Robin Miller takes it back to basics with great, family-friendly recipes worth making over and over again.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Grief Is the Thing With Feathers starring two-time Academy Award nominee Benedict Cumberbatch, alongside newcomers Richard Boxall and Henry Boxall.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
2 Sep. 2025
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Marshall will be joined by newcomers Tommy Brennan, Jeremy Culhane, Kam Patterson, and Veronika Slowikowska.—
Jillian Sederholm,
EW.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Nyland says these tangible benefits provide motivation beginners need to continue their fitness journey.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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This exercise targets the inner thigh muscles and is excellent for beginners.—
Sixteen Ramos,
USA Today,
12 Aug. 2025
Noun
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On top of that, several apprentice dancers have been promoted, as have a few from CB2, Cincinnati Ballet’s second company.—
David Lyman,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
4 Sep. 2025
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Additionally, Brown, who has been tattooing for 20 years, is now training apprentices in his shop.—
Olivia Evans,
Louisville Courier Journal,
4 Sep. 2025
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Redshirt junior Colton Boomer and true freshman Canaan Moore ach missed a field goal — Boomer from 46 yards and Moore from 24.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
6 Sep. 2025
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This was the case for me, as a freshman who was secretly stuck in a cycle of binge eating and restriction but whose outer appearance didn’t change.—
Mallary Tenore Tarpley,
Time,
5 Sep. 2025
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Although many have tried to make a case for the rookie taking the reins, Brian Daboll has maintained a firm stance.—
Kevin McCormick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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After missing a chunk of his rookie campaign, Caglianone is back with the Royals.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Fledgling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fledgling. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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