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as in newcomers
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 novices
a person who is just starting out in a field of activity
a neophyte in snowboarding
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Recent Examples of neophytes
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.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 May 2026
This is a lovely film that will appeal to Bernstein’s most ardent fans, while warmly inviting neophytes into his world.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 23 Apr. 2026
Perhaps the thing that did catch the Penguins off guard was the way Philadelphia's playoff neophytes hardly seemed intimidated by the stage or the opponent.
—CBS News, 19 Apr. 2026
But that sonic democratization is a large part of Suno’s allure for neophytes, who welcome the opportunity to have AI do most — or all — of the work for them, almost instantaneously.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
For its candidates in each of Hungary's 106 individual voting constituencies, Tisza has largely drawn on political neophytes locally active as entrepreneurs, doctors, economists, educators and other professionals.
—Arkansas Online, 16 Feb. 2026
Heartland churchgoers, urban sophisticates, football neophytes—everyone got swept up in his will to win.
—Taylor Antrim, Vogue, 8 Feb. 2026
The horse's body is formed by four bright stars — the famous Great Square — one of the easiest star patterns for astronomy neophytes to trace out.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 16 Nov. 2025
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
This is a lovely film that will appeal to Bernstein’s most ardent fans, while warmly inviting neophytes into his world.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 23 Apr. 2026
Perhaps the thing that did catch the Penguins off guard was the way Philadelphia's playoff neophytes hardly seemed intimidated by the stage or the opponent.
—CBS News, 19 Apr. 2026
But that sonic democratization is a large part of Suno’s allure for neophytes, who welcome the opportunity to have AI do most — or all — of the work for them, almost instantaneously.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
For its candidates in each of Hungary's 106 individual voting constituencies, Tisza has largely drawn on political neophytes locally active as entrepreneurs, doctors, economists, educators and other professionals.
—Arkansas Online, 16 Feb. 2026
Heartland churchgoers, urban sophisticates, football neophytes—everyone got swept up in his will to win.
—Taylor Antrim, Vogue, 8 Feb. 2026
The horse's body is formed by four bright stars — the famous Great Square — one of the easiest star patterns for astronomy neophytes to trace out.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 16 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for neophytes
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Also, introducing newcomers to Vietnamese music, culture, and pride.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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There are always newcomers trying to leave their mark.—
Sean Joseph OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2026
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To make the process even easier for novices, the M2 leverages AI to detect the type of materials inserted and automatically adjust the settings for cutting, engraving, or just scoring to make thinner materials easier to flex and fold.—
Andrew Liszewski,
The Verge,
27 May 2026
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In 2025, multiple AI developers imposed additional safeguards after internal testing revealed models could meaningfully aid novices in biological weapons development.—
Jordan Henry,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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In a sport where top recruits can choose between schools in Alaska, Arizona, New England and places in between, very little unites the college hockey world.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
29 May 2026
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Georgia is set to host only nine official visitors over the next month who are ranked among the nation’s Top 100 recruits.—
Jeff Sentell,
AJC.com,
29 May 2026
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Zone 2 is still well-suited for beginners, older adults, and injury recovery.—
Allison Palmer
June 2,
Charlotte Observer,
2 June 2026
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Nakamoto cautions against beginners trying peel-and-stick wallpaper and flooring.—
Sarah Everett,
The Spruce,
2 June 2026
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Hughes and Brindley were freshmen together at Michigan.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
30 May 2026
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Colleges and universities looking at D203 transcripts and seeing freshmen started high school with a second year of language or advanced math already assume the district offers a rigorous academic course load, Willard said.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2026
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For one year as well, apprentices stay protected, working with a senior employee to avoid burning out.—
Megan Shinn,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
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Arthur Bryant’s and Gates Bar-B-Q, whose origins can be traced back to Henry Perry through his apprentices decades ago.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
4 May 2026
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Everyone likes to make money, rookies and elderly owners alike, and the way to make money is to play.—
Dan Shanoff,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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This Dolphins team features 25 rookies and 49 players with less than three years of NFL experience, many of whom were signed on one-year deals that pay the NFL minimum.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
2 June 2026
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“Neophytes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neophytes. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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