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
The eight books below are all absorbing enough to draw in longtime romance fans and newbies alike.
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Karen Ostergren, The Atlantic, 13 Oct. 2025
Krystyna Campbell-Pretty A regular visitor to Paris, Campbell-Pretty found Didier Ludot’s now-shuttered vintage emporium at the Palais-Royal as a great source — though the owner could be famously frosty with newbies.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 11 Oct. 2025
So what should a retinol newbie do?
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2025
Gizelle shows up with another newbie, Tia—a posh realtor from London with royal Nigerian roots.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 4 Oct. 2025
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Karen Ostergren, The Atlantic, 13 Oct. 2025
Krystyna Campbell-Pretty A regular visitor to Paris, Campbell-Pretty found Didier Ludot’s now-shuttered vintage emporium at the Palais-Royal as a great source — though the owner could be famously frosty with newbies.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 11 Oct. 2025
So what should a retinol newbie do?
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2025
Gizelle shows up with another newbie, Tia—a posh realtor from London with royal Nigerian roots.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 4 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for newbie
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Santos was the Republican political novice who shocked everyone by winning a House seat in a traditionally Democratic New York district — and who was then promptly revealed as having fabricated virtually his entire personal, educational and business history.—
St. Louis Post-Dispatch,
Twin Cities,
24 Oct. 2025
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But Ellison is no novice on this front, either.—
Josef Adalian,
Vulture,
23 Oct. 2025
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Experts suggest shorter sessions for beginners, while more experienced users can gradually extend sessions—sometimes up to 90 minutes.—
Brigitt Earley,
Glamour,
20 Oct. 2025
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Located on Costa Rica’s central Pacific coast, this all-inclusive resort provides one-on-one surf coaching for all levels, from beginner to advanced, with six beaches to choose from.—
Essence,
Essence,
20 Oct. 2025
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French filmmaker Alexis Lloyd (30 Beats) takes the audience inside a therapy group in his new movie, Group – The Schopenheuer Project, about a newcomer who joins a group and shares his intention to write a TV series based on his experience.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Oct. 2025
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By February, most of these newcomers are nowhere to be seen.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
21 Oct. 2025
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In a 117-116 win over the Boston Celtics at TD Garden, the rookie guard from Baylor scored 34 points.—
Tony Jones,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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Collins is no doubt licking his chops studying tape of another Patriots rookie, left guard Jared Wilson, who allowed two sacks last weekend.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
23 Oct. 2025
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The humanities program will work with the arts board's Folk & Traditional Arts Apprenticeship program to train master and apprentice Wisconsin folk artists in planning and producing public programs that showcase and contextualize cultural traditions, stories and histories.—
Jim Higgins,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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One of the institution’s main goals moving forward is to open a public apprentice training center in 2025 dedicated to reviving training programs for crafts that have lost their traditional teaching structures.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
23 Oct. 2025
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Broncos freshman goalkeeper Ava de Leest was also called into action a few times.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
24 Oct. 2025
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That should mean the Horned Frogs should have plenty of chances to exploit the Mountaineers’ secondary, even if freshman wide receiver Ed Small isn’t available.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Newbie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/newbie. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.
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