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
The company gives fledgling brands a retail presence in high-traffic malls.
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Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 June 2025
The jury has been shown transcripts of angry emails and text messages between Serafini and his wife’s parents that show a heated ongoing dispute over a $1.3 million loan from his in-laws to help fund his wife’s fledgling horse ranch business.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 12 June 2025
In 1966, spurred on by the local revolution that was birthing bands such as Jefferson Airplane, Santana and the Grateful Dead, Stone decided to combine his fledgling band with one led by his brother Freddie, forming Sly and the Family Stone.
—Marco Della Cava, USA Today, 10 June 2025
As an angry orphan, Eve was taken in by Anjelica Huston’s Director, who runs a co-ed academy of fledgling mercenaries called the Ruska Roma.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2025
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Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 June 2025
The jury has been shown transcripts of angry emails and text messages between Serafini and his wife’s parents that show a heated ongoing dispute over a $1.3 million loan from his in-laws to help fund his wife’s fledgling horse ranch business.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 12 June 2025
In 1966, spurred on by the local revolution that was birthing bands such as Jefferson Airplane, Santana and the Grateful Dead, Stone decided to combine his fledgling band with one led by his brother Freddie, forming Sly and the Family Stone.
—Marco Della Cava, USA Today, 10 June 2025
As an angry orphan, Eve was taken in by Anjelica Huston’s Director, who runs a co-ed academy of fledgling mercenaries called the Ruska Roma.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fledgling
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With six attachments and a base designed around the coanda effect (an aerodynamic phenomenon where high-velocity air causes moving objects, in this case, hair, to attach to a nearby curved surface), styling novices like me could achieve a bouncy, long-lasting, fresh-from-the-salon blowout at home.—
Jesa Marie Calaor,
Allure,
1 July 2025
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The property is hoping to attract a range of photographers, both novice and seasoned, to the property due to its hide.—
Judy Koutsky,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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O'Reilly's acceptance of newcomers helped grow his city while other cities in the region with smaller immigrant communities saw a population decline during that decade.—
Niraj Warikoo,
Freep.com,
3 July 2025
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For regular attendees of this elevated, date-night-worthy soiree, there will be newcomer wares to sample.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 July 2025
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Easy to assemble and great quality for the price, the AeroPilates Reformer Premier Studio 700 is a solid entry point for beginners.—
Amy Wilkinson,
SELF,
1 July 2025
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Chips and cards are provided, and ongoing open poker play will be available for beginners.—
Kris Slugg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 June 2025
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Deighton said the company plans to add more technicians and apprentices soon, adding that finding qualified people is challenging because U.K. universities are not teaching processes like laser design.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
25 June 2025
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Luna’s mother was British costume designer Fiona Alexander, who died when Luna was 2 years old, and his father was Mexican set designer Alejandro Luna, whom Luna shadowed as a child and, later, as an apprentice.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
11 June 2025
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This year’s snub doesn’t figure to start a trend, however, as incoming freshman guard Darryn Peterson is ESPN.com’s early choice to be selected No. 1 overall in June 2026.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
30 June 2025
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Winston Schroder, a freshman, won the boys decathlon outdoor national championship.—
Jason Dill,
Miami Herald,
28 June 2025
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Doubs finished his rookie season with 42 receptions, which was fourth on the team.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Gilgeous-Alexander spent his rookie season with the Los Angeles Clippers and has been with the Thunder ever since.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
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“Fledgling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fledgling. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.
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