NEWBIE Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

newbie

noun

ˈnü-bē

Definition of newbie

as in novice

a person who is just starting out in a field of activity a newbie to woodworking, he was still trying to learn all the terms and techniques of the craft

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Recent Examples of newbie Now the 19-year-old Barcelona newbie will meet the 39-year-old Barcelona legend in New Jersey, with soccer’s biggest prize on the line. — Zoya Hasan, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026 The film, written by Peter Gamble, stars relative newbie Anthony Ippolito in the lead role. — Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 15 July 2026 Eddie Lacher invited a friend (and newbie to Woofs and soccer) to a recent World Cup watch party at the bar. — Deasia Paige, AJC.com, 15 July 2026 This season features several contestants who are no reality television newbies, including Season 21 designer Joseph McRae. — Greta Cross, USA Today, 8 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for newbie

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Noun

The quick alignment will be a boon to the novice politician, who is simultaneously planning Lindsey Graham’s funeral, serving in his seat via appointment, and launching a snap campaign.

— Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 20 July 2026
The buyers, Jung said, are not simply novice traders chasing online hype.

— Lee Ying Shan,Blair Baek, CNBC, 20 July 2026

Definition of novice

Noun

For anyone easing in, resources such as Massachusetts General Hospital and EatingWell offer meal plans and beginner recipes.

— Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 25 July 2026
For anyone new to the plan, Massachusetts General Hospital and EatingWell publish sample meal plans and beginner recipes.

— Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026

Definition of beginner

Noun

Charlotte has a growing reputation as a food city, and there’s no shortage of great dining options for newcomers and visitors, along with people in the know.

— Evan Moore July 23, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026
Some are centuries-old grande dames; others are boutique newcomers.

— Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 23 July 2026

Definition of newcomer

Noun

Wood was a training camp standout as a rookie, but veteran experience in the room just didn’t offer any path to the roster.

— Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 July 2026
Rakestraw is just two years removed from a stellar training camp as a rookie playing nickel.

— Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 22 July 2026

Definition of rookie

Noun

First introduced in The Clone Wars, Anakin Skywalker’s Jedi apprentice finally made her live-action debut in season 2 of The Mandalorian, with Rosario Dawson assuming the role with cool confidence.

— Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 26 July 2026
With a twist of his hand, Hiddleston takes the audience back in time to meet Avianius, a teenage bronzesmith apprentice, Julia Felix, a bathhouse owner, and an unnamed Praetorian guard.

— Addie Morfoot, Variety, 22 July 2026

Definition of apprentice

Noun

Woodring, an All-SEC honoree the past two seasons, has been the Bulldogs’ primary placekicker since the first game of his freshman season, when he was named a Lou Groza Award semifinalist.

— Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 24 July 2026
More than 20 students, many of them freshmen, darted around the lush grounds.

— Avery Stone, HollywoodReporter, 23 July 2026

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