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 term includes everyone from star kids to newbies with limited means.
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Taran Khan, The Dial, 24 Mar. 2026
That’s a common enough strategy for newbies trying to signal seriousness in a crowded field.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 23 Mar. 2026
Still, newbies to the compact EV market have plenty of choices with far superior ranges.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 22 Mar. 2026
Since many of the 157 people moving to Charlotte daily hail from places with strong hockey teams, like New York and Chicago, Eagle said the newbies check out Checkers games to continue their fandom.
—Charlotte Observer, 16 Mar. 2026
Fat Cake enforces rules, but also mother ducks newbies like me, responding to most minor etiquette breaches with positive feedback.
—Peter Hartlaub, San Francisco Chronicle, 13 Mar. 2026
Lawson leaned on the team’s experience to start, but the most notable performances came from the newbies and Rhyne Howard, the youngest of the remaining six veterans.
—Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2026
The other explosive moment is thanks to the newbies who have officially entered the chat.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 11 Mar. 2026
Regular groups are welcomed as well as newbies.
—Debra Skodack, Kansas City Star, 10 Mar. 2026
Taran Khan, The Dial, 24 Mar. 2026
That’s a common enough strategy for newbies trying to signal seriousness in a crowded field.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 23 Mar. 2026
Still, newbies to the compact EV market have plenty of choices with far superior ranges.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 22 Mar. 2026
Since many of the 157 people moving to Charlotte daily hail from places with strong hockey teams, like New York and Chicago, Eagle said the newbies check out Checkers games to continue their fandom.
—Charlotte Observer, 16 Mar. 2026
Fat Cake enforces rules, but also mother ducks newbies like me, responding to most minor etiquette breaches with positive feedback.
—Peter Hartlaub, San Francisco Chronicle, 13 Mar. 2026
Lawson leaned on the team’s experience to start, but the most notable performances came from the newbies and Rhyne Howard, the youngest of the remaining six veterans.
—Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2026
The other explosive moment is thanks to the newbies who have officially entered the chat.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 11 Mar. 2026
Regular groups are welcomed as well as newbies.
—Debra Skodack, Kansas City Star, 10 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for newbies
Noun
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For seasoned cooks and kitchen novices, cookbook author and nutritionist Robin Miller takes it back to basics with great, family-friendly recipes worth making over and over again.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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Going beyond the standard pick-me-up, Gotcha Matcha uses high quality, ceremonial-grade matcha that appeals to novices and matcha enthusiasts alike.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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But the people who stand to benefit most from simple bodyweight exercises—like arm circles or glute bridges—are beginners or those who haven’t worked out in a while.—
Jennifer Heimlich,
SELF,
24 Mar. 2026
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Proton's design is sleek and fairly easy to navigate for beginners.—
Justyn Newman,
PC Magazine,
22 Mar. 2026
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The other two Democratic opponents are political newcomers.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
30 Mar. 2026
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With 40-plus newcomers joining the roster in the offseason, coach Scott Frost wants his team to get tougher, be more disciplined and more precise.—
Matt Murschel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Mar. 2026
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Kansas’ Darryn Peterson and Duke’s Cameron Boozer — potentially the top two picks in this year’s historically deep NBA draft — are both freshmen.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Both continued on from their best performances of the season to become among the six freshmen to be named to Associated Press All-America teams — Wagler the second team, Flemings the third team.—
Colleen Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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Can high-profile rookies Nolan McLean and Carson Benge establish themselves as the headliners of the team’s next core?—
D.J. Short,
NBC news,
25 Mar. 2026
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Sieler had 10 tackles for loss, but the rookies combined for only four TFLs — two by Grant and one apiece by Phillips and Biggers.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
25 Mar. 2026
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Rock stars and their equivalents in other genres often develop their craft in obscurity before being discovered; idols are apprentices, trained exhaustively by their management companies.—
Mitch Therieau,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
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Still, apprentices Justin, Jeff, and Meg, told us this beats their old jobs.—
Lesley Stahl,
CBS News,
22 Mar. 2026
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“Newbies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/newbies. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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