Synonyms of fledglings

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• novices
• beginners
• apprentices
• freshmen
• newcomers
• rookies
• rooks
• virgins
• recruits
• cubs
• novitiates
• newbies
• colts
• greenhorns
• neophytes
• tyros
• students
• punks
• babes
• tenderfeet
• dabblers
• abecedarians
• trainees
• amateurs
• learners
• boots
• candidates
• entrants
• dilettantes
• probationers

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• veterans
• professionals
• experts
• masters
• vets
• old-timers
• old hands
• pros

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of fledglings

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

The video also advises residents not to approach or touch owl fledglings and to keep pets and children away to avoid stressing the bird. — Cierra Morgan, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026

In fact, officials say Sacramento State's trees have successfully reared many fledglings in the past. — Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2026