FLEDGLINGS Synonyms: 40 Similar and Opposite Words

fledglings

noun

plural of fledgling

as in novices

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 fledglings Yet within just two weeks of departing, the fledglings had traveled an average of nearly 1,000 kilometers, or approximately 621 miles. — Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 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 In the 1925 novel, the appearance of fledglings symbolizes freedom, confinement and even spiritual rebirth, themes that follow lead characters Clarissa and Sally (whom Edebiri portrays) as the story unfolds. — Bianca Betancourt, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2026 The fledglings of the bird, which is native to New Zealand, were bred this year. — Adela Suliman, NBC news, 1 Sep. 2026 Northern cardinals may flirt over lunch, with a male passing a choice bite to a female, while fledglings flap, gape and beg their parents for a snack. — Lauren Paige Richeson, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2026 The episode’s break from format puts the audience literally inside Lestat’s head as he’s confronted by his makers and his fledglings, with exception to Claudia. — Sabrina Reed, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026 While most small backyard birds build nests out of reach of dogs, the noise and activity of your family pet playing outside is unnerving for nesting birds, so keep them away until the fledglings leave the nest if possible. — Blythe Copeland, Martha Stewart, 6 June 2026 Keeping pets indoors or supervised during nesting season can also help protect eggs and fledglings. — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 29 May 2026

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Noun

By automating the cadence and gear changes, Honda is catering to novices who don't want to think about gear selection or power management on the trail.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 3 Nov. 2026
The political novices were able to rally the nation behind a simple message against corruption and state capture.

— Chris Massaro, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of novices

Noun

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
The Woobles Beginner Crochet Amigurumi Kits are fun for experienced stitchers and beginners alike, and make for thoughtful holiday gifts, too.

— Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of beginners

Noun

In addition to its own team of more than a dozen chefs and apprentices, Home Chef has also featured menu collaborations with celebrity chefs, including Giada De Laurentiis, Rachael Ray and Gordon Ramsay.

— Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026
Built with the help of his apprentices, the complex was designed to blend into the surrounding Sonoran Desert, using local stone in a construction style known as desert masonry.

— Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of apprentices

Noun

Schumer helped elect the freshmen who have not committed to supporting him.

— Theodoric Meyer The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 7 Nov. 2026
One of the Guardians’ freshmen, Brooke Kestler, who ran well at the Wickham Invitational, hurt her ankle at the CCC championship and hadn’t raced since then.

— Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of freshmen

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The hotel’s connections with local neighbors is also particularly impressive (no mean feat for newcomers in Kyoto) with The Shinmonzen’s friends ranging from local bento box makers who deliver by bicycle to generations-old antique shop owners.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026
The newcomers leading the race for the other seats — Devon Graves and Oranit Limmaneeprasert — were both candidates endorsed by the Los Rios College Federation of Teachers.

— Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of newcomers

Noun

Max Verstappen and Liam Lawson both sat out FP1 so rookies could drive their cars, which may have contributed to both being too eager to set a fast time in FP2.

— Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 2 Nov. 2026
Still, progress with an ultra-young team needs to be measured incrementally, and the rookies (Jacob Rodriguez, Caleb Douglas, Kevin Coleman) and other youngsters flashed with some plays yet again.

— Kenny Rosarion, Sun Sentinel, 1 Nov. 2026

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