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
Longtime favorites and newcomers entered the ranks, but only one came out on top.
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Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 17 Apr. 2026
Voted best newcomer, Panarin was acquired via trade just before the Olympic break and made his Kings debut right afterward.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 17 Apr. 2026
Developing atomic energy can take decades, especially for nuclear newcomers.
—ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026
Besides Collins and Donalds, political newcomer James Fishback and former Florida House Speaker Paul Renner are also running for governor this year.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 17 Apr. 2026
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Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 17 Apr. 2026
Voted best newcomer, Panarin was acquired via trade just before the Olympic break and made his Kings debut right afterward.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 17 Apr. 2026
Developing atomic energy can take decades, especially for nuclear newcomers.
—ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026
Besides Collins and Donalds, political newcomer James Fishback and former Florida House Speaker Paul Renner are also running for governor this year.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 17 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for newcomer
Noun
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The simple controls and hints gallery are optimized for novices, while the advanced playing modes are better suited for seasoned players.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
23 Apr. 2026
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Though shaken, the novice nurse insists on finishing her shift.—
Jennifer Obel,
Twin Cities,
22 Apr. 2026
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Instructor Jules led a beginner-friendly samba routine that included arm movements, swaying hips and traveling steps.—
Tamara Dunn,
Denver Post,
20 Apr. 2026
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This fun, beginner-friendly class teaches the fundamentals of Texas Hold’em, giving you the confidence to join a friendly game.—
Kris Slugg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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Lemon was also the Trojans’ primary return man during his sophomore and junior seasons and was even used on a trick play against Oregon this season that resulted in a 24-yard touchdown pass to then-freshman Tanook Hines.—
Haley Sawyer,
Oc Register,
24 Apr. 2026
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Mill Creek football coach Josh Lovelady says Caleb Downs’ rise from athletic high school freshman to first-round NFL draft pick was like a puzzle.—
Jack Leo,
AJC.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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The rookie then retired the next three batters, striking out Kyle Isbel to end it.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Apr. 2026
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The award goes to one Bears rookie and one veteran player who exemplifies the courage, loyalty, teamwork, dedication and sense of humor of the late Piccolo.—
Eileen T. Meslar,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
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During the Renaissance, master painters typically employed apprentices to work alongside them as the apprentices learned their craft.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
17 Apr. 2026
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Born in 1857 in Derry Township, Pennsylvania, Hershey took an interest in candy making at age 14 and spent four years as an apprentice at a place called Royer’s Ice Cream Parlor and Garden in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.—
David P. Willis,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Newcomer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/newcomer. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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