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
Employees recommended the medium as a good starting point for the newbie.
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Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 27 Feb. 2026
Fermentation is in it for the long game A process that’s no newbie, fermentation has been around for eons.
—Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 20 Feb. 2026
Leagues are held Tuesday nights and Sunday mornings alongside the newbies.
—Mark Billingsley, Sacbee.com, 20 Feb. 2026
The table is going to need an extension; the number of newbies moving into the video and podcast space only keeps climbing.
—Joy Press, Vanity Fair, 19 Feb. 2026
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Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 27 Feb. 2026
Fermentation is in it for the long game A process that’s no newbie, fermentation has been around for eons.
—Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 20 Feb. 2026
Leagues are held Tuesday nights and Sunday mornings alongside the newbies.
—Mark Billingsley, Sacbee.com, 20 Feb. 2026
The table is going to need an extension; the number of newbies moving into the video and podcast space only keeps climbing.
—Joy Press, Vanity Fair, 19 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for newbie
Noun
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The cake, which is similar to the classic pound, is easy for a novice baker to whip up.—
Nellah Bailey McGough,
Southern Living,
13 Mar. 2026
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Even a relatively novice collector probably has an inkling that the Rolex Daytona, the Cartier Crash, or the Porsche 911 are highly valued, but what’s next?—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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One of the best ways for a beginner to invest in gold is to use a gold ETF.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
10 Mar. 2026
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For beginners who want results quickly, or observers short on time, smart telescopes can be an effective solution — but creative control is mostly sacrificed.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Now, the ball belongs to Tate, with varsity newcomers in junior Jenna Manfre and freshman Savannah Jones in the mix to help out.—
Tony Baranek,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
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Leonardo DiCaprio is back in Oscar-ready form as a stoner former revolutionary who is left by his spirited love (Teyana Taylor) and struggles to save his daughter (fabulous newcomer Chase Infiniti) from a dastardly nemesis (Sean Penn).—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
8 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Gardner, who made seventh start of his rookie season, finished with four points, eight rebounds, two assists and three steals in 26 minutes.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
11 Mar. 2026
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Rochell was a fourth-round pick in the 2021 NFL Draft and spent his rookie season with the Los Angeles Rams (under current Panthers defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero, no less).—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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His background as a baker includes working as an apprentice and practicing in Corsica, Australia and San Diego before opening up his own place.—
Abby Hamblin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
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Danielle Martinelli, who danced for the company as an apprentice and later did choreography for it, remembered advice Cunningham would give.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Arizona freshman guard Brayden Burries led the way with 21 points.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
13 Mar. 2026
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Strong was a finalist for the Cheryl Miller Award, given to the top small forward, as a freshman in 2025.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Newbie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/newbie. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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