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
In fact, officials say Sacramento State's trees have successfully reared many fledglings in the past.
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Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2026
In contrast, greater non-native foliage density was associated with later and smaller clutch sizes and a reduced number of fledglings.
—Grrlscientist, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2026
In contrast, greater non-native foliage density was associated with later and smaller clutch sizes and a reduced number of fledglings.
—Grrlscientist, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fledglings
Noun
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None of the skiers killed by the avalanche appear to have been novices.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
28 Feb. 2026
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For seasoned cooks and kitchen novices, cookbook author and nutritionist Robin Miller takes it back to basics with great, family-friendly recipes worth making over and over again.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
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For beginners, there are four miles of novice trails and three miles of paved trail.—
Taylor Haught,
Miami Herald,
4 Mar. 2026
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Group of beginners, hobbyists and professionals who enjoy taking and sharing photos.—
Staff Report,
Baltimore Sun,
4 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Unlike college students, apprentices earn money from day one when completing classroom instruction, often taking classes at night or in short blocks throughout the year.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
2 Mar. 2026
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In 1936, construction of the performance venue was financed by local geishas and their apprentices.—
Leandra Beabout,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Policies requiring freshmen to live in dorms or banning children from campus can make going to college as a parent incredibly difficult and, at times, impossible.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Mar. 2026
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As freshmen, this group was 16-9, eliminated in the conference quarterfinals, and carried that sting ever since, winning 85 of the last 92, reaching the Final Four the last two seasons.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Now, the ball belongs to Tate, with varsity newcomers in junior Jenna Manfre and freshman Savannah Jones in the mix to help out.—
Tony Baranek,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
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Demarcus Robinson, Jordan Watkins and Jacob Cowing vie for reps with other newcomers.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Younger drivers rise Last season featured a breakout cast of rookies who now have a chance to take things to the next level.—
Sahil Kapur,
NBC news,
4 Mar. 2026
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In 2025, Dollander did all the things rookies often do at Coors Field.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
3 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Fledglings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fledglings. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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