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Recent Examples of learner
The thing is, Amodei is a fast learner.
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Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 6 Mar. 2026
As a dedicated online learner, Fajardo Perdomo consistently demonstrates an exceptional level of responsibility and a profound commitment to her academic growth.
—Darla Rivera, Oklahoman, 2 Mar. 2026
Universities must become lifelong institutions, welcoming the 70-year-old learner as naturally as the 20-year-old student.
—Klaus Schwab, Time, 1 Mar. 2026
While a young language learner can more easily acquire a native accent, adults retain the ability to learn new languages well into later life.
—Karen Stollznow, The Conversation, 26 Feb. 2026
According to Doty, the broader conversation about the future of education, whether in K-12 settings or postsecondary environments, increasingly includes calls for adaptability, relevance, and support that honors each learner’s potential.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
That became impossible to ignore as my son grew—not as a word-learner to be modeled but as a fragile human being whose words mattered because his life did.
—Deb Roy, The Atlantic, 15 Feb. 2026
As a lifelong learner, leadership is hard and is not for the weak.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 13 Feb. 2026
Current public school students must have been enrolled in within the state at the start of the school year, and must be identified as an English language learner or low-income student to be eligible.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 6 Mar. 2026
As a dedicated online learner, Fajardo Perdomo consistently demonstrates an exceptional level of responsibility and a profound commitment to her academic growth.
—Darla Rivera, Oklahoman, 2 Mar. 2026
Universities must become lifelong institutions, welcoming the 70-year-old learner as naturally as the 20-year-old student.
—Klaus Schwab, Time, 1 Mar. 2026
While a young language learner can more easily acquire a native accent, adults retain the ability to learn new languages well into later life.
—Karen Stollznow, The Conversation, 26 Feb. 2026
According to Doty, the broader conversation about the future of education, whether in K-12 settings or postsecondary environments, increasingly includes calls for adaptability, relevance, and support that honors each learner’s potential.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
That became impossible to ignore as my son grew—not as a word-learner to be modeled but as a fragile human being whose words mattered because his life did.
—Deb Roy, The Atlantic, 15 Feb. 2026
As a lifelong learner, leadership is hard and is not for the weak.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 13 Feb. 2026
Current public school students must have been enrolled in within the state at the start of the school year, and must be identified as an English language learner or low-income student to be eligible.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for learner
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To create an elevated experience for a 1,000-plus-room property that’s consistent with its high-level service and amenities—from food options to water activities to spa experience—is a feat not for the novice hotelier.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Apr. 2026
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As a novice pitched against a veteran, there could be only one outcome—his death.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Bisceglia says those families should not have to roll the dice when choosing care for some of the state's most vulnerable kids.—
Shaun Boyd,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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At just 10 years old, London Woodard radiated a gentle worldliness his family believed exceeded that of any other kid.—
Audrey Pachuta,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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Instructor Jules led a beginner-friendly samba routine that included arm movements, swaying hips and traveling steps.—
Tamara Dunn,
Denver Post,
20 Apr. 2026
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This fun, beginner-friendly class teaches the fundamentals of Texas Hold’em, giving you the confidence to join a friendly game.—
Kris Slugg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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However, unlike the first movie, the upcoming film will revolve around arch enemies Kent and Luthor working together to defeat an even more dangerous villain, Brainiac, who will be played by newcomer Lars Eidinger.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
19 Apr. 2026
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The race to fill the Porter County Board of Commissioners District 2 seat held by Republican Barb Regnitz is contested on both sides of the aisle, with two experienced county officeholders competing for the Republican ticket and two political newcomers vying for the Democratic ticket.—
Shelley Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Apr. 2026
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The rookie then retired the next three batters, striking out Kyle Isbel to end it.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Apr. 2026
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The award goes to one Bears rookie and one veteran player who exemplifies the courage, loyalty, teamwork, dedication and sense of humor of the late Piccolo.—
Eileen T. Meslar,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
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Two Hyde Park Academy students, including an 18-year-old Lania Smith and a 15-year-old freshman Violet Harris, were killed in two separate hit-and-run accidents, and now a 16-year-old is dead after a shooting just a block from the school.—
Sara Tenenbaum,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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The two of them met freshman year in their dormitory at the University of Pennsylvania.—
Maxwell Adler,
Vanity Fair,
16 Apr. 2026
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Dawkins and right tackle Spencer Brown suffered injuries that sidelined them in Pittsburgh, forcing greenhorns Ryan Vandemark and Alec Anderson into service against T.J. Watt, Alex Highsmith and Nick Herbig.—
Tim Graham,
New York Times,
13 Feb. 2026
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Finally, and very importantly for the greenhorns among us: What’s your tip for getting rid of soreness after a ride?—
Samantha Dunn,
Oc Register,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Learner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/learner. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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