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
Pairings Keep Menus Approachable Another newcomer to the restaurant scene in New York is the Mediterranean restaurant Sungold at the Arlo Williamsburg, which offers several pairing options for its guests, including overs with wine, pizza with pinot and a martini and fries.
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Carissa Chesanek,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Played with aplomb by newcomer Kevin de Paula, the striker’s nifty footwork, rooted in the tradition of ginga, speaks louder than any self-congratulations.
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Jon O'Brien,
Vulture,
26 June 2026
Reappoint incumbents Georg Capielo and Julie Van der Auwera, and appoint newcomers Jordan Blimbaum, David (Dave) Dean and Jeffrey Horton to the Parks & Recreation Commission.
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Barbara Henry,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 June 2026
Like Kugel, Fulks was one of 13 newcomers to join the roster in the offseason.
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Matt Murschel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 June 2026
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Carissa Chesanek,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Played with aplomb by newcomer Kevin de Paula, the striker’s nifty footwork, rooted in the tradition of ginga, speaks louder than any self-congratulations.
—
Jon O'Brien,
Vulture,
26 June 2026
Reappoint incumbents Georg Capielo and Julie Van der Auwera, and appoint newcomers Jordan Blimbaum, David (Dave) Dean and Jeffrey Horton to the Parks & Recreation Commission.
—
Barbara Henry,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 June 2026
Like Kugel, Fulks was one of 13 newcomers to join the roster in the offseason.
—
Matt Murschel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for newcomer
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The five-part docuseries, directed by Brian Knappenberger with Tom Hanks as executive producer, offers novice history buffs an extensive look into the establishment of American democracy.
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To create something wholly new, the narrative team looked back to other games with a low barrier to entry, particularly early 2000s Nintendo consoles that invited novices to join the fold.
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Ticket to Ride is a beginner-friendly route-building game across a map of cities.
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From beginner builds to advanced display-worthy creations, there are deals across every price point.
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JSerra’s Ava Irwin, who earned The Register’s Orange County player of the year honor as a freshman in 2025, has enrolled at Sierra Canyon, Trailblazers athletic director Jon Ellinghouse confirmed Thursday.
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Doggett is the first freshman to win this Gatorade national award, which dates to 1986.
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On Tuesday, the first round will take place as 30 rookies join the NBA.
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While first-round picks are slotted into salaries through the NBA’s rookie scale, there isn’t as much structure with second-round selections.
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Kieran, his young apprentice, is learning fast.
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In 1811, The Nottingham Review newspaper recorded what's believed to be the first historical mention of the fictitious Ludd character, described as a framework knitting apprentice near Leicester.
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“Newcomer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/newcomer. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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