fledgling

noun

ˈflej-liŋ How to pronounce fledgling (audio)
Definition of fledglingnext
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 If Putin rejects the framework — or, more likely, demands unreasonable changes — then the world will at least know who blocked the fledgling peace effort. — David Ignatius, Washington Post, 21 Oct. 2026 Director Robert Eggers delivers a taut, terrifying period piece with this tale of a 17th-century New England family expelled from their village and stalked by a witch — a movie that also put the then-fledgling studio A24 on the map. — David Faris, TheWeek, 20 Oct. 2026 There are believed to be two adult owls, and some photographers have claimed to have seen six fledglings, Barrett added. — Joseph Frederick, Arkansas Online, 17 Oct. 2026 If the fledgling company behind the Neko can actually pull this off, its product will be the stuff of guitarists' dreams. — New Atlas, 17 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fledgling
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fledgling
  1. novice
  2. newcomer
  3. beginner
  4. apprentice
  5. freshman
  6. rookie
Noun
  • By July, morale among immigration officers had dipped below its nadir during the Biden Administration, with agents now complaining of being overextended, inundated with novice recruits, and undermined by inflammatory rhetoric from on high.
    — Francisco Cantú, New Yorker, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Thomas was a novice attorney who had already run and lost as the Republican candidate for state attorney general.
    — Michael Kiefer, Washington Post, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of novice
Noun
  • Rachel Weatherington, who challenged political newcomer Geramie Parrish in the Place 4 race, was ahead with 70% of the vote with Parrish garnering 30%, according to unofficial, incomplete results from Tarrant County.
    — Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Doral voters elected newcomer Peter Espinosa to the City Council on Tuesday, while incumbent Maureen Porras held a narrow lead of just eight votes in the race for Seat 2.
    — Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of newcomer
Noun
  • This is a great beginner-friendly telescope and comes with a couple of eyepieces to get new users on their skywatching journey.
    — Harry Bennett, Space.com, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Eighty percent of the skiers are local, says Linebaugh, and half the runs are expert level, while the other half are well suited for beginners, intermediate, and ski school.
    — Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of beginner
Noun
  • As part of the program, IBM will participate in a new City Colleges apprenticeship program to support 500 students to work at the innovation center over the next five years, hiring at least 180 apprentice alumni to reach its employment target.
    — Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 6 Nov. 2026
  • In 2025, Google committed $10 million to the Electrical Training Alliance to help train more than 100,000 electricians and 30,000 new apprentices within five years.
    — Phillip Marangella, Forbes.com, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of apprentice
Noun
  • Sophomore Lexi White had 10 kills, nine digs and two aces, while freshman Taryn Lambert added 12 kills, 13 digs and two solo blocks.
    — Steve Gorches, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Georgia's Gigi Artiles is the only other outside hitters to be named the freshman of the week at least once.
    — Zoe Collins Rath, Austin American Statesman, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of freshman
Noun
  • Heat rookie Ryan Conwell was the first guard used off the bench on Monday after beginning the season out of the rotation.
    — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Judd Caulfield scored twice, rookie Roger McQueen added another and Leo Carlsson had three assists to help the Ducks win for the second time in nine games.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of rookie

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“Fledgling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fledgling. Accessed 10 Nov. 2026.

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