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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Obviously, there’s a lot of world-building that’s preceded the events that transpire here so diehard fans already deeply entrenched and well-versed on the backgrounds of these characters might have a different reaction than newbies to this dynamite film.
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Randy Myers, Mercury News, 18 Sep. 2025
Intro To Powder Weeks Another way to hit a lodge for the first time is with CMH, the gold standard for heli operators, which offers a specific program just for newbies, Intro to Powder.
—Larry Olmsted, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Spagnuolo has been known for running a complicated scheme, and Fulton is one of the defense’s newbies after joining the team this offseason on a two-year free-agent deal.
—Jesse Newell, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
And there’s no hotter seat in the league for a newbie than to be stuck 5,280 feet above sea level with Nik Bonitto, Jonathon Cooper and Zach Allen breathing down your neck.
—Joe Nguyen, Denver Post, 7 Sep. 2025
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Randy Myers, Mercury News, 18 Sep. 2025
Intro To Powder Weeks Another way to hit a lodge for the first time is with CMH, the gold standard for heli operators, which offers a specific program just for newbies, Intro to Powder.
—Larry Olmsted, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Spagnuolo has been known for running a complicated scheme, and Fulton is one of the defense’s newbies after joining the team this offseason on a two-year free-agent deal.
—Jesse Newell, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
And there’s no hotter seat in the league for a newbie than to be stuck 5,280 feet above sea level with Nik Bonitto, Jonathon Cooper and Zach Allen breathing down your neck.
—Joe Nguyen, Denver Post, 7 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for newbie
Noun
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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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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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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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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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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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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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“Newbie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/newbie. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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