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
As a newcomer to the sport’s largest media market, Bichette demonstrated an understanding of how things work here.
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Will Sammon, New York Times, 13 June 2026
There's no real point to this explanation beyond me just being open and honest with everyone — including the longtime readers and the newcomers.
—Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 12 June 2026
Season 1 ended on a cliffhanger involving Dean, Allie and newcomer Hunter Davenport (Charlie Evans), prompting speculation among viewers about where the story could go next.
—Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026
Teams meet on Sundays at Roosevelt Park in Baltimore's Hampden neighborhood, where both longtime players and newcomers are serving up points.
—Mary Eber, CBS News, 12 June 2026
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Will Sammon, New York Times, 13 June 2026
There's no real point to this explanation beyond me just being open and honest with everyone — including the longtime readers and the newcomers.
—Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 12 June 2026
Season 1 ended on a cliffhanger involving Dean, Allie and newcomer Hunter Davenport (Charlie Evans), prompting speculation among viewers about where the story could go next.
—Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026
Teams meet on Sundays at Roosevelt Park in Baltimore's Hampden neighborhood, where both longtime players and newcomers are serving up points.
—Mary Eber, CBS News, 12 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for newcomer
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This makes these spots good for young anglers and novices as well as those with mobility challenges.—
Kaitlyn Keegan,
Hartford Courant,
19 June 2026
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Democrats in Maine, meanwhile, have nominated Graham Platner, a political novice whose grassroots campaign and brash communication style propelled him to a decisive victory over the state’s Democratic governor, Janet Mills, who remained on the ballot but suspended her campaign in April.—
Charlie Hunt,
The Conversation,
18 June 2026
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How to find Mercury on June 15 The Celestron NexStar 4SE is ideal for beginners wanting quality, reliable and quick views of the night sky.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
15 June 2026
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Most beginner DIYers should be able to handle this quick maintenance task.—
Timothy Dale,
The Spruce,
15 June 2026
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Oklahoma’s bats remained scorching hot, racking up 12 hits - including five more home runs - and got a quality start from freshman Nick Wesloski.—
Hunter DeLauder,
AJC.com,
18 June 2026
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Graves made first team All-WCC and was named the league’s freshman and sixth man of the year.—
Tim Casey,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Seventh-round rookie Gavin Gerhardt could vie for the backup center role, but Jurgens’ experience in the system gives him the initial nod.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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All six runs in the game came off homers, with Texas' Joc Pederson delivering a two-run shot in the third off rookie Mike Paredes.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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Most often it as many as three licensed workers to one apprentice.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
14 June 2026
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Not to be outshined, Casio G-Shock’s Grogu model branded as the Baby-G comes in a distinctive bright neon-green hue in honor of Din Djarin’s little Force-wielding apprentice.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
2 June 2026
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“Newcomer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/newcomer. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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