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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
In large part, that’s a necessary evil of a film that has to explain how placing, safety cars, and tire grades work to an audience of neophytes in real-time.
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David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 17 June 2025
The multi-use trail has a series of loops (3K, 5K, 10K, and 25K) that includes cross-country options through the hardwood forests for both serious mountain bikers and neophytes alike.
—Ryan Krogh, Outside Online, 3 June 2025
Among the reasons for Burks’ playing time this past season was the considerable drop-off in the play of Jaquez, the injuries that limited Nikola Jovic, the lack of complete trust in neophytes such as Pelle Larsson.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 30 May 2025
By now, Rubenstein should be seeing the light at what’s wrong with his new baseball team and that’s his general manager who’s proliferated the organization with analytical baseball neophytes.
—Bill Madden, New York Daily News, 24 May 2025
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David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 17 June 2025
The multi-use trail has a series of loops (3K, 5K, 10K, and 25K) that includes cross-country options through the hardwood forests for both serious mountain bikers and neophytes alike.
—Ryan Krogh, Outside Online, 3 June 2025
Among the reasons for Burks’ playing time this past season was the considerable drop-off in the play of Jaquez, the injuries that limited Nikola Jovic, the lack of complete trust in neophytes such as Pelle Larsson.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 30 May 2025
By now, Rubenstein should be seeing the light at what’s wrong with his new baseball team and that’s his general manager who’s proliferated the organization with analytical baseball neophytes.
—Bill Madden, New York Daily News, 24 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for neophyte
Noun
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And jazz-pop newcomer Laufey has made her mark by blending timeless sounds with Gen Z realities, building a strong audience of fans of her work and admirers of her musical ability.—
Maura Johnston,
Rolling Stone,
7 Oct. 2025
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Forward and newcomer Kurtis MacDermid remains on the roster.—
Julian McKenzie,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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The blind spots of breakthrough technologies Like most of his peers, Farley sees AI’s potential for everything from improving warranty processes to training novice technicians to repair complex engines.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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The novice user will rely on a single, default tool.—
Marco Argenti,
Time,
2 Oct. 2025
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Federal prosecutors in New York said Maxwell helped Epstein recruit, groom and ultimately abuse girls as young as 14.—
Devin Dwyer,
ABC News,
6 Oct. 2025
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Military recruits became a band of brothers at an emotional tap-out ceremony for a grieving soldier.—
Seth Carnell,
USA Today,
6 Oct. 2025
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Showcase the messy beginner stage, on social media, to your close circles of friends — not just the end product.—
Sinéad O'Sullivan,
CNBC,
3 Oct. 2025
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This form of exercise is suitable for all fitness levels, especially beginners.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
2 Oct. 2025
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He and his apprentices host glass- blowing classes on Fridays and Saturdays (reservation required), when guests can make anything from a bowl to a tumbler to an ornament.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
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The house’s historical and architectural value comes from its original creators—husband and wife Sheng Pao Sheng and Shao Fang Sheng, both former apprentices of Wright.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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Jovic, 22, has been eligible to sign a rookie-scale extension with the Heat since July 1.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
2 Oct. 2025
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Stout smiled and said he is challenged every week as a rookie, and the bigger the challenge, the better.—
Vic Tafur,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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Toney, a true freshman, leads the team with 22 catches and 268 yards with one touchdown catch.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
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Would Sanders be open to throwing the freshman into the fire on the road?—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Neophyte.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neophyte. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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