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
Around 1998, Van Heerden set up Louisiana State University's (LSU) fledgling Hurricane Center with his colleague Marc Levitan, developing the first computer modeling efforts for local storm surges.
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ArsTechnica, 27 July 2025
Others question whether fledgling governments can effectively manage infrastructure investments.
—Ken Silverstein, Forbes.com, 20 July 2025
Illustration: Marcos Silva/Getty Images China, India, and Japan are not the only countries on the Asian continent looking to establish themselves in the fledgling space economy.
—Javier Carbajal, Wired News, 23 July 2025
Then a famous childhood friend wore it on his new TV series and orders poured in to Curran’s fledgling clothing brand.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 18 July 2025
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ArsTechnica, 27 July 2025
Others question whether fledgling governments can effectively manage infrastructure investments.
—Ken Silverstein, Forbes.com, 20 July 2025
Illustration: Marcos Silva/Getty Images China, India, and Japan are not the only countries on the Asian continent looking to establish themselves in the fledgling space economy.
—Javier Carbajal, Wired News, 23 July 2025
Then a famous childhood friend wore it on his new TV series and orders poured in to Curran’s fledgling clothing brand.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 18 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fledgling
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Traditional cover bands, with deep and varied repertoires, and often encountered by chance in bars or at weekend civic festivals, can be great entrées to the live-music experience for the novice concertgoer or casual fan.—
Matt Sebastian,
Denver Post,
29 July 2025
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This is a whisky that is perfect for both single malt novices and more experienced connoisseurs who are looking for an everyday sipper.—
Hudson Lindenberger,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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Suarez then curled in a gorgeous cross to De Paul that the Argentine newcomer tucked away, marking his first goal since joining the Herons and negating Pumas attacker Jorge Ruvalcaba’s opener 11 minutes earlier.—
Franco Panizo,
Miami Herald,
7 Aug. 2025
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The newcomer first debuted at the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show on the Gold Coast in May, but will make its international premiere at the prestigious Cannes Yachting Festival this September.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
7 Aug. 2025
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Great for beginners and experts, both Japanese and German engineering techniques combine to create a durable knife that will last a lifetime.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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HelloFresh is best suited to beginner and intermediate cooks looking to up their skillset and creativity in the kitchen while adding new flavors, cooking methods, and recipes to their arsenal (without having to grocery shop or take a cooking class).—
Betty Gold Kider,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
4 Aug. 2025
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This makes the credentials apprentices gain through them portable and recognizable to employers across the country.—
Karen Herson,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Several apprentices went on to spectacular careers on their own.—
Henry Wiencek
July 22,
Literary Hub,
22 July 2025
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Alamar bolstered the roster by adding Riggs, who was the starting long snapper at BYU last season, along with freshman Rocklyn Kelly.—
Matt Murschel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Aug. 2025
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Harris is looking at a lot of key sophomores and even some freshmen to help out, especially on the defensive line where starting nose guard Justin Julian (6-2, 250) returns but some of those big offensive linemen may be asked to go both ways early.—
Steve Brand,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Aug. 2025
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Alt, who is coming off an outstanding rookie season and was a left tackle at Notre Dame, was replaced by veteran Trey Pipkins III.—
Jay Paris,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Carroll, one of the game’s top entertainers, led the 2023 team to the pennant as a rookie and is having a fine season this year.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Fledgling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fledgling. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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