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
The stellar collection includes some legacy vehicles but more newbies.
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James Raia, Mercury News, 1 May 2026
The spring session is on Saturdays through June 13 for seasoned gardeners and newbies.
—Pedro Moura, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
Volunteers range in age from 18 to older than 80, students to retirees, first-timers to newbies.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 28 Apr. 2026
Rocky newbies attending the show’s first return to Broadway since the 2000 Circle-in-the-Square revival, might wonder what the fuss was all about.
—Frank Rizzo, Variety, 24 Apr. 2026
The newbies at the neighborhood strip center come at a bustling time.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
Silver Ray’s impressive crew combines longtime Silversea employees jumping to a different fleet ship, to newbies from countries like Zimbabwe and South Africa.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026
Volunteer Jane Gilbert recommends newbies check the site to make sure the Sunday practice isn’t preempted by a special event.
—Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2026
Best Gift for Breastfeeding Parents Nursing newbies can begin breastfeeding equipped with the essentials to ensure a smooth start.
—Pamela Brill, Parents, 7 Apr. 2026
James Raia, Mercury News, 1 May 2026
The spring session is on Saturdays through June 13 for seasoned gardeners and newbies.
—Pedro Moura, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
Volunteers range in age from 18 to older than 80, students to retirees, first-timers to newbies.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 28 Apr. 2026
Rocky newbies attending the show’s first return to Broadway since the 2000 Circle-in-the-Square revival, might wonder what the fuss was all about.
—Frank Rizzo, Variety, 24 Apr. 2026
The newbies at the neighborhood strip center come at a bustling time.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
Silver Ray’s impressive crew combines longtime Silversea employees jumping to a different fleet ship, to newbies from countries like Zimbabwe and South Africa.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026
Volunteer Jane Gilbert recommends newbies check the site to make sure the Sunday practice isn’t preempted by a special event.
—Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2026
Best Gift for Breastfeeding Parents Nursing newbies can begin breastfeeding equipped with the essentials to ensure a smooth start.
—Pamela Brill, Parents, 7 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for newbies
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Game after game, stadiums were filled to capacity, packed not only with tourists and die-hard fans but also with soccer novices who came out of curiosity and because tickets were relatively affordable, according to soccer historians.—
Juliana Kim,
NPR,
9 May 2026
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Both of the Broadway novices are proudly bearing souvenirs of other passion projects.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
30 Apr. 2026
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Folsom has Lake Natoma, which the campaign says caters to beginners, families and competitive paddlers, citing the lake’s 5 mph speed limit.—
Corey Schmidt,
Sacbee.com,
1 May 2026
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Most beginners assume more water equals a happier plant.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
30 Apr. 2026
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But its games still bring a mix of newcomers, out-of-towners and people who couldn’t get tickets to whatever was going on at The Sphere.—
Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
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The friendships were fleeting, necessarily occasional, as there were always church newcomers and samplers and people moving away.—
Chang-rae Lee,
New Yorker,
3 May 2026
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One in eight freshmen at UC San Diego requires special remedial math classes just to catch up.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
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With the significant turnover in the Senate, there is a real opportunity for freshmen legislators to serve on significant committees next year.—
Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial Boards,
Mercury News,
8 May 2026
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Eric Galko, the director of football operations for the East-West Shrine bowl, is bullish about several Dolphins rookies who will debut during the team’s minicamp on Friday.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
6 May 2026
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Root for the new rookies who were just selected in the NFL Draft.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
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Nineteen-year-old James Shavers is one of the pre-apprentices at Prosperity Building Futures Trades & Entrepreneurship Training Center.—
Suzanne Le Mignot,
CBS News,
7 May 2026
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Arthur Bryant’s and Gates Bar-B-Q, whose origins can be traced back to Henry Perry through his apprentices decades ago.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
4 May 2026
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