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
Several years back a fledgling online retailer struggled to find a foothold.
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Albert Kim, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
By mid-summer, the oriole population will increase dramatically as fledglings leave the nest and swarm nectar feeders.
—Ernie Cowan, Mercury News, 27 Apr. 2025
But his words were lost on Barron Nguyen, there to help his mom sell artwork in the gift shop to fundraise for the fledgling museum.
—Jonathan Horwitz, Oc Register, 26 Apr. 2025
But during the fledgling months of his second presidency, public confidence in Trump's economic performance has fluctuated.
—Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Apr. 2025
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Albert Kim, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
By mid-summer, the oriole population will increase dramatically as fledglings leave the nest and swarm nectar feeders.
—Ernie Cowan, Mercury News, 27 Apr. 2025
But his words were lost on Barron Nguyen, there to help his mom sell artwork in the gift shop to fundraise for the fledgling museum.
—Jonathan Horwitz, Oc Register, 26 Apr. 2025
But during the fledgling months of his second presidency, public confidence in Trump's economic performance has fluctuated.
—Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fledgling
Noun
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But former employees said the organization contributed hundreds of millions of dollars toward promoting novice teachers.—
Arthur Jones II,
ABC News,
6 May 2025
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Plus, its Smart Connect button and auto-protocol selection simplify the setup, even for VPN novices.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
5 May 2025
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Created by Lion Shield, a three-man development team based in Oregon, this accessible strategy game combines resource management, urban planning and light-defense mechanics, offering a relaxing, yet engaging, experience that appeals to newcomers and fans of the genre.—
Jason Bennett,
Arkansas Online,
18 May 2025
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The movie, which is in French, is an incredible feat of casting, with an ensemble heavy on newcomers and unknowns (Finding Aubry Dullin, who plays Belmondo with the idiosyncratic appeal of the screen icon, is a particular miracle).—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
18 May 2025
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Take full advantage of the tax code and set yourself up for success with these five small-business tax tips for beginners.—
Vlad Rusz,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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More than 30 coin dealers will have high quality coins for the beginner to advanced collectors.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 May 2025
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Photo: Getty Images Each winter, Wright and his apprentices would caravan from Spring Green to Scottsdale to continue their work in warmer weather.—
Katherine McLaughlin,
Architectural Digest,
8 May 2025
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On her journey, Gerda makes friends with people, birds, beasts, and a kind witch, unaware that a hostile, unseen enemy – the Snow Queen and her devil apprentice, Louie – is watching her.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
7 May 2025
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Bryce Underwood, the hyped freshman who’s vying for the top spot in Ann Arbor, could stand to have his coach alongside, especially if the Wolverines’ visit is selected to kick off under the lights.—
Mitch Sherman,
New York Times,
14 May 2025
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One of the best freshmen in Southern California, Ayala went 7-3 with a 0.82 ERA in helping the Cougars win 12 of their last 13 games.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2025
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Gardiner fit in on the top line perfectly, putting together an excellent rookie season bested only in points by Sarah Fillier.—
Hailey Salvian,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
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In the kinetic new underdog sports drama from director Joseph Kosinski (Top Gun: Maverick), a retired Formula One racer (Brad Pitt) takes a young rookie prodigy (Damson Idris) under his wing for the Apex Grand Prix team (APXGP).—
Ben Rosenstock,
Time,
16 May 2025
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“Fledgling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fledgling. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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