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newcomer

noun

ˈnü-ˌkə-mər How to pronounce newcomer (audio)
Definition of newcomernext
as in novice
a person who is just starting out in a field of activity he's a newcomer to ice hockey

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Recent Examples of newcomer While current board president Deborah Ortiz will be competing to hold onto her seat, longtime trustees Dustin Johnson and Robert Jones decided not to seek reelection, leaving the field open for at least two newcomers. — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 28 Sep. 2026 Maika Monroe has returned to star alongside newcomer Naomi Ackie. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 28 Sep. 2026 Tonight, Knicks hero Jalen Brunson takes his first spin as host, with Katseye making their debut as the musical guests, while newcomers Saidah Belo-Osagie and Grace Reiter join the cast. — Andy Hoglund, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Sep. 2026 Other highlights from this year’s VMAs are Nirvana will receive the Video Vanguard Award, and a bevy of newcomers are all up for Best New Artist, including Bella Kay, Cortis, Magnus Ferrell, Malcolm Todd, Myles Smith, Sienna Spiro, and Stella Lefty. — Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for newcomer
Recent Examples of Synonyms for newcomer
  1. novice
  2. beginner
  3. freshman
  4. rookie
  5. apprentice
Noun
  • To a novice taster, sipping out of a plastic Mets carafe, the wine smelled like dry grass and very ripe blackberries.
    — Arthur Holland Michel, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026
  • The sizable number of offerings in every box can help bean novices get acquainted with new products and strengthen their bond with favorites.
    — Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of novice
Noun
  • Events include an 18-hole scramble, beginner’s lessons, trophies, prizes and more.
    — John Coffren, Baltimore Sun, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Bam Bird Social aims to be a welcoming space for both beginners and longtime players.
    — Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of beginner
Noun
  • Exactly 39 years after the debut of the iconic sitcom, a new sequel series hit Netflix on Thursday, blending a bunch of the beloved returning characters with a fresh class of freshmen.
    — Derek Lawrence, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Standout freshman wide receiver Trent Mosley, who racked up 13 catches, 255 yards, four receiving touchdowns and a punt-return touchdown in his first three games with USC, was listed as doubtful.
    — Sean Campbell, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of freshman
Noun
  • Wagler is one of the team’s promising young players, alongside fellow rookie Baba Miller, Kobe Sanders and the rehabbing Jordan Miller and Yanic Konan Niederhauser.
    — Joaquin Ruiz, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Schaefer won the Calder Memorial Trophy as the NHL’s best rookie last season.
    — Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of rookie
Noun
  • Flynn said an apprentice level technician can take home $40,000 to $60,000, with experienced electricians commanding north of $100,000.
    — Kevin Williams, CNBC, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Beyond laboratory research, US officials intend to use the equipment as a training ground for apprentices and university recruits, helping train the next generation of weapons-control specialists.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of apprentice

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“Newcomer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/newcomer. Accessed 1 Oct. 2026.

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