as in novices
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 newbies
My best advice for newbies is to invest 10% of your earnings into the S&P 500 and precious metals and don’t touch it.
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Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 17 June 2026
Among newbies, The Audacity’s Billy Magnussen and A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ Peter Claffey would be worthwhile additions.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 17 June 2026
With just a few mild rapids, the route is a favorite among families and newbies.
—Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 17 June 2026
While allegiances with athletes and sports may be expanding, many diehard fans and newbies still like wearing their favorite team’s colors or styles.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 16 June 2026
Lowe is frequently asked where newbies should begin.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 16 June 2026
Other Aventura newbies such as On, Celine, Missoni, Rimowa and Revolve are also expected soon.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 15 June 2026
Albuquerque sits at 5,300 feet elevation and the combination of that elevation, the heat, and the dry desert air can take a toll on newbies.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
But now there’s a big age gap between the OGs and the newbies.
—Marlow Stern, Variety, 10 June 2026
Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 17 June 2026
Among newbies, The Audacity’s Billy Magnussen and A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ Peter Claffey would be worthwhile additions.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 17 June 2026
With just a few mild rapids, the route is a favorite among families and newbies.
—Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 17 June 2026
While allegiances with athletes and sports may be expanding, many diehard fans and newbies still like wearing their favorite team’s colors or styles.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 16 June 2026
Lowe is frequently asked where newbies should begin.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 16 June 2026
Other Aventura newbies such as On, Celine, Missoni, Rimowa and Revolve are also expected soon.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 15 June 2026
Albuquerque sits at 5,300 feet elevation and the combination of that elevation, the heat, and the dry desert air can take a toll on newbies.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
But now there’s a big age gap between the OGs and the newbies.
—Marlow Stern, Variety, 10 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for newbies
Noun
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Aspiring nuns begin their training in this convent, and novices take their vows before being sent out to serve the community.—
Sophie Neiman,
NPR,
20 June 2026
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This makes these spots good for young anglers and novices as well as those with mobility challenges.—
Kaitlyn Keegan,
Hartford Courant,
19 June 2026
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How to find Mercury on June 15 The Celestron NexStar 4SE is ideal for beginners wanting quality, reliable and quick views of the night sky.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
15 June 2026
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Check out this soccer guide for beginners and aficionados.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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Banquet halls were where a parcel could get dropped off to reach the airport or where Armenian newcomers could learn about resources for government assistance.—
Ani Duzdabanyan,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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He is joined by newcomers Leo Woodall as Halvard, Kate Winslet as Marigol, and returning franchise stars Ian McKellen as Gandalf, Elijah Wood as Frodo, and Lee Pace as Thranduil.—
Sharareh Drury,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 June 2026
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Committed to Mark Few and Gonzaga for more than eight months, Johnson has a chance to become one of the better perimeter freshmen the Bulldogs have had in recent years.—
Tobias Bass,
New York Times,
15 June 2026
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UConn brought in nine new players this offseason – seven transfers and two freshmen – after losing five to expiring eligibility and five more to the transfer portal.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
12 June 2026
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Delaney, Kutryk and Teteryatnikov are all rookies.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 June 2026
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Smith had reportedly visited Levi’s Stadium to speak to new 49ers rookies as soon as one week before his death.—
Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
Noun
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The location is intended to help students, technicians, apprentices, and engineers move directly into careers linked to quantum technologies.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
17 June 2026
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Regular midwives were primarily women, trained as apprentices but not institutionally educated.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 June 2026
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