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
And this inaugural showcase already took a hit when Row K, the fledgling and now troubled new distributor, pulled out of its planned presentation.
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Brian Welk, IndieWire, 13 Apr. 2026
Nimrods is a coming-of-age film centering on three high school friends who set out on a wild road trip under the mistaken assumption that their fledgling band has been booked to open for Green Day on New Year’s Eve.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 9 Apr. 2026
The once highly regarded and pricey hub for tech dreamers and fledgling startups has devolved from a breeding ground for ingenuity and innovation — a place of hope — to something closer to an American nightmare.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2026
The Continental Congress understood that the fledgling United States could not withstand British military might without receiving overseas shipments of gold and gunpowder, in addition to warships, sailors and soldiers.
—Christopher Magra, The Conversation, 7 Apr. 2026
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Brian Welk, IndieWire, 13 Apr. 2026
Nimrods is a coming-of-age film centering on three high school friends who set out on a wild road trip under the mistaken assumption that their fledgling band has been booked to open for Green Day on New Year’s Eve.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 9 Apr. 2026
The once highly regarded and pricey hub for tech dreamers and fledgling startups has devolved from a breeding ground for ingenuity and innovation — a place of hope — to something closer to an American nightmare.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2026
The Continental Congress understood that the fledgling United States could not withstand British military might without receiving overseas shipments of gold and gunpowder, in addition to warships, sailors and soldiers.
—Christopher Magra, The Conversation, 7 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fledgling
Noun
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To create an elevated experience for a 1,000-plus-room property that’s consistent with its high-level service and amenities—from food options to water activities to spa experience—is a feat not for the novice hotelier.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Apr. 2026
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As a novice pitched against a veteran, there could be only one outcome—his death.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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However, unlike the first movie, the upcoming film will revolve around arch enemies Kent and Luthor working together to defeat an even more dangerous villain, Brainiac, who will be played by newcomer Lars Eidinger.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
19 Apr. 2026
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The race to fill the Porter County Board of Commissioners District 2 seat held by Republican Barb Regnitz is contested on both sides of the aisle, with two experienced county officeholders competing for the Republican ticket and two political newcomers vying for the Democratic ticket.—
Shelley Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Apr. 2026
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Advanced art sets, on the other hand, are likely to come with more challenging types of products and no guides to help beginners.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
14 Apr. 2026
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The club offers programs for all levels, from pre-novice beginners to competitive athletes.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Apr. 2026
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During the Renaissance, master painters typically employed apprentices to work alongside them as the apprentices learned their craft.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
17 Apr. 2026
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Born in 1857 in Derry Township, Pennsylvania, Hershey took an interest in candy making at age 14 and spent four years as an apprentice at a place called Royer’s Ice Cream Parlor and Garden in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.—
David P. Willis,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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Two Hyde Park Academy students, including an 18-year-old Lania Smith and a 15-year-old freshman Violet Harris, were killed in two separate hit-and-run accidents, and now a 16-year-old is dead after a shooting just a block from the school.—
Sara Tenenbaum,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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The two of them met freshman year in their dormitory at the University of Pennsylvania.—
Maxwell Adler,
Vanity Fair,
16 Apr. 2026
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Hunter Haight got his first career goal and rookie Jesper Wallstedt auditioned for action in the playoffs with 35 saves, as the Minnesota Wild finished their regular season by beating the Anaheim Ducks 3-2 on Tuesday night.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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There are no superstars in this class but Styles, Rodriguez and Hill could all be impactful as rookies.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Fledgling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fledgling. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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