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
So while there was awareness in a fledgling hockey community that Gretzky was the verge of something big, the main emphasis was on the home team according to Mike Weaver, a former Mercury News reporter who covered the Sharks.
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Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 15 Mar. 2025
This approach is markedly different than the one leveraged by the fledgling movie industry to gain political recognition almost a century ago.
—Chris Yogerst / Made By History, TIME, 6 Mar. 2025
The fledgling company was Isomorphic Labs, the secretive artificial intelligence life sciences startup spun out of Google DeepMind after one of the biggest biological breakthroughs in the last 50 years.
—Hayden Field, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2025
For fledgling businesses with limited capital, small in-house teams and modest infrastructural capabilities, BPO is an option that can offer a cost-effective and accelerated way to scale their operation.
—Vidya Plainfield, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
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Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 15 Mar. 2025
This approach is markedly different than the one leveraged by the fledgling movie industry to gain political recognition almost a century ago.
—Chris Yogerst / Made By History, TIME, 6 Mar. 2025
The fledgling company was Isomorphic Labs, the secretive artificial intelligence life sciences startup spun out of Google DeepMind after one of the biggest biological breakthroughs in the last 50 years.
—Hayden Field, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2025
For fledgling businesses with limited capital, small in-house teams and modest infrastructural capabilities, BPO is an option that can offer a cost-effective and accelerated way to scale their operation.
—Vidya Plainfield, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fledgling
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The key takeaway: AI Agents Will Happen The strategy provides elements for sophisticated developers, novice designers, and employees who must find and use agents to improve their workflow.—
Maribel Lopez,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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The massive swells are caused by the deepwater reefs, not recommended for novice surfers or swimmers.—
Mariette Williams,
AFAR Media,
7 Apr. 2025
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The increase was mainly a result of the massive influx of out-of-state newcomers sparked by the rise of remote work, which allowed many Americans to relocate to more affordable, more livable cities and turn their back on expensive metropolises.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Apr. 2025
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First as Jacques Demy’s Madonna figure in The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (1964), then in films by Truffaut, Polanski, and Buñuel, then during her stint in Hollywood and her later career as Andre Téchiné’s muse and inspiration to Millennial newcomers, Deneuve embodies a leftist French cinema ideal.—
Armond White,
National Review,
23 Apr. 2025
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Look no further than Tommy Gaunt Kitesurfing, located at Anegada Beach Club, to try this adventurous activity; Tommy is a master and makes the experience a breeze even for beginners.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Apr. 2025
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Plant by Number is looking to majorly simplify the gardening process for beginners and master gardeners alike.—
Andrea Beck,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Apr. 2025
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The show, which will tell the story of Maul teaching an apprentice, will debut in 2026.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Apr. 2025
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Instead of focusing on licensed superheroes and their apprentices, Vigilantes shows us the perspective of those whose powers aren't quite strong enough to become full heroes.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Apr. 2025
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Redshirt freshman Kaleb Annett was the most active quarterback on the day, throwing for 77 yards and a touchdown on a 6-for-10 throwing performance.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
20 Apr. 2025
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But the team failed to capitalize on freshman Laurel Gonzalez’s ability to control 11 draws, which contributed to a 17-10 advantage on draws.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
19 Apr. 2025
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After three years at UNC, Jordan was the third pick in the 1984 NBA Draft and was paid $555,000 by the Bulls during his rookie season.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Landing in Cleveland would be a poor outcome for Sanders, as the team isn't currently built to uplift a rookie passer.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Fledgling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fledgling. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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