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
For lifelong film fans or cinema newbies alike this scratch-off poster makes a great gift.
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L. Daniela Alvarez, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Sep. 2025
Yawn will be joined by several familiar faces, including Chief Stew Aesha Scott, and a fair share of newbies.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 28 Sep. 2025
Armed with a Decaydance record deal, a newbie producer in Matt Squire, and $10,000, the Vegas teens set out to shake up the emo scene.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2025
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.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 18 Sep. 2025
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L. Daniela Alvarez, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Sep. 2025
Yawn will be joined by several familiar faces, including Chief Stew Aesha Scott, and a fair share of newbies.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 28 Sep. 2025
Armed with a Decaydance record deal, a newbie producer in Matt Squire, and $10,000, the Vegas teens set out to shake up the emo scene.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2025
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.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 18 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
Noun
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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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Biadasz came to the Commanders last year after spending his first four years with the Dallas Cowboys, so the veteran center and rookie quarterback had to get to work quickly in order to gel with each other.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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The Heat rookie received 17% of the vote.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
9 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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The Rough Riders nearly had three 100 yard receivers on the night with Stewart, Derek Harris (10 catches-146 yards) and freshman Deon Duncan (8-96).—
Updated October 10,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Oct. 2025
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The streamer then proceeded with the three freshman crime/thriller dramas, renewing the Bosch spinoff Ballard and canceling Countdown and Butterfly.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Newbie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/newbie. Accessed 12 Oct. 2025.
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