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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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In a city whose most iconic statue is a testament to its openness to newcomers, teams from Cape Verde to Paraguay to Congo found local fans and international visitors found compatriots.
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Many rural areas in the Midwest had a similar share of immigrants in 1910, but newcomers to the cities tended to be from novel sources like Russia or Italy.
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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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Currently, the recruiting cycle is in a period in which recruits haven’t been able to make campus visits.
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Four recruits have been hospitalized, according to Castro and a source with knowledge of the situation who was not authorized to talk to the press.
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This summer, attendance grew to more than 500, most of them beginners or amateur climbers.
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The limited edition Estes Liberty Star rocket is the perfect model for the job, decked out with a blue and red styling and featuring beginner friendly assembly for an easy setup.
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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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The pair met in English class on the first day of their freshman year.
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To follow through on this commitment to affordability, the system implemented the Tuition Stability Plan in 2022, which locks in a student’s tuition and systemwide fees at their freshman-year rate for the duration of their undergraduate education.
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“Neophyte.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neophyte. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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