Synonyms of newbies

newbies

noun

plural of newbie

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• novices
• beginners
• newcomers
• freshmen
• rookies
• apprentices
• neophytes
• greenhorns
• recruits
• virgins
• tyros
• novitiates
• fledglings
• students
• rooks
• colts
• punks
• cubs
• babes
• tenderfeet
• abecedarians
• amateurs
• trainees
• dabblers
• boots
• learners
• candidates
• dilettantes
• entrants
• probationers

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• veterans
• professionals
• experts
• vets
• old-timers
• pros
• masters
• old hands

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of newbies

Instead, this edition, airing Thursdays on NBC and streaming the next day on Peacock, features a cast of all reality TV newbies competing for a prize pot that could actually change their lives. — Tiffany Kelly, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Sep. 2026

One of those newbies, Daisy Toye, is a makeup artist to the stars with a celebrity-hairstylist husband. — Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 9 Sep. 2026

And while plenty of Persian dining is typically done at home, Diba and his team have done a good job of making both newbies and folks more familiar with the cuisine feel welcome. — Colin Wrenn, Denver Post, 5 Aug. 2026

And at first, Buckingham and Nicks just seemed like the latest newbies destined for the same fate as Welch, Jeremy Spencer, and Danny Kirwan. — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 23 July 2026

Taylor was a generous colleague, always sent an encouraging message on match days, looked after the newbies and was hugely supportive when fourth official, which is not true of all referees, unfortunately. — David Ornstein, New York Times, 21 July 2026

This season features several contestants who are no reality television newbies, including Season 21 designer Joseph McRae. — Greta Cross, USA Today, 8 July 2026

To her, Joe’s stands out as the most approachable option for newbies. — Joseph Hernandez, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 July 2026

Also expected to return are Wilson’s ex-BFF Jesse Solomon, along with freshman cast member Mia Calabrese and other newbies added in Season 10. — Kate Aurthur, Variety, 29 June 2026