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as in newcomer
a person who has recently been persuaded to join a religious sect
neophytes are assigned an experienced church member to guide them through their first year
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as in novice
a person who is just starting out in a field of activity
a neophyte in snowboarding
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Recent Examples of neophyte
The former First Lady has some things in common right now with a Maine oyster farmer and political neophyte who’s running for Senate.
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David Weigel,
semafor.com,
3 June 2026
Compared with New York, San Antonio is led by neophytes.
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Rohan Nadkarni,
NBC news,
3 June 2026
Luckily for neophytes, the menu offers easy-to-understand tasting notes.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
For her motoring partner, Fade Ogunro, also a Dodgeball neophyte, piloting their Porsche was a matter of pride.
—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
11 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for neophyte
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
3 June 2026
Compared with New York, San Antonio is led by neophytes.
—
Rohan Nadkarni,
NBC news,
3 June 2026
Luckily for neophytes, the menu offers easy-to-understand tasting notes.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
For her motoring partner, Fade Ogunro, also a Dodgeball neophyte, piloting their Porsche was a matter of pride.
—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
11 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for neophyte
Recent Examples of Synonyms for neophyte
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Torres lamented that the nation’s landmark semiquincentennial comes amid a fever pitch of anti-immigrant sentiment in the United States, marked by a rise in xenophobia and an onslaught of attempts to restrict newcomers here and abroad.
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Chevalier, a 32-year-old community activist and political newcomer, has drawn criticism for her past statements, including supporting abolishing prisons, borders and police.
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The free Apple Photos is approachable for photography novices but still powerful enough to satisfy those who want extra control.
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Authorities say five instructors, five novice tandem jumpers and the pilot died when the Pilatus PC-6 suddenly fell almost vertically near homes after leaving Nancy-Essey airfield.
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The stories from Peruvian recruits and their families are similar.
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In fact, the average life expectancy of a new recruit is about 10 days to three weeks, and once on the battlefield, their survival averages just 20-35 minutes, according to Russian military bloggers.
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Ticket to Ride is a beginner-friendly route-building game across a map of cities.
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From beginner builds to advanced display-worthy creations, there are deals across every price point.
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Kieran, his young apprentice, is learning fast.
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In 1811, The Nottingham Review newspaper recorded what's believed to be the first historical mention of the fictitious Ludd character, described as a framework knitting apprentice near Leicester.
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Philadelphia's roster also includes rookie Labaron Philon, Dominick Barlow, Justin Edwards, Adem Bona, Jabari Walker, Dalen Terry and Johni Broome.
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Guardians rookie Cooper Ingle made a routine catch last night and tossed the ball into the stands.
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JSerra’s Ava Irwin, who earned The Register’s Orange County player of the year honor as a freshman in 2025, has enrolled at Sierra Canyon, Trailblazers athletic director Jon Ellinghouse confirmed Thursday.
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Doggett is the first freshman to win this Gatorade national award, which dates to 1986.
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“Neophyte.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neophyte. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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