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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
Noun
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Applegate was no comedy novice prior to Anchorman.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Mar. 2026
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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
Noun
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Ben Wang delivers a breakthrough performance in the title role as a kid who tries to conquer his anxiety issues head-on by running for class president.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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According to his lawyer, Jimenez was trying to encourage the agents to wrap up before the kids arrived.—
Ruby Cramer,
New Yorker,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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One of the best ways for a beginner to invest in gold is to use a gold ETF.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
10 Mar. 2026
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For beginners who want results quickly, or observers short on time, smart telescopes can be an effective solution — but creative control is mostly sacrificed.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
10 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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Leonardo DiCaprio is back in Oscar-ready form as a stoner former revolutionary who is left by his spirited love (Teyana Taylor) and struggles to save his daughter (fabulous newcomer Chase Infiniti) from a dastardly nemesis (Sean Penn).—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
8 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Gardner, who made seventh start of his rookie season, finished with four points, eight rebounds, two assists and three steals in 26 minutes.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
11 Mar. 2026
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Rochell was a fourth-round pick in the 2021 NFL Draft and spent his rookie season with the Los Angeles Rams (under current Panthers defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero, no less).—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The alleged abuse began when Romain was 14 years old and thrilled to be the only freshman member of the school’s varsity water polo team, the suit states.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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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
Noun
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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 13 Mar. 2026.
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