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
Along with posing for photos together and with the new Elle cast — which sees newcomer Lexi Minetree taking over Witherspoon’s iconic role — the original stars also sat down for a conversation moderated by Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers.
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Kirsten Chuba,
HollywoodReporter,
21 June 2026
The cruise attracts both newcomers and repeat attendees, Hubbs said.
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Teresa Mull,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2026
The film is only elevated by the two leads – newcomer da Costa and Molloy - who have amazing chemistry.
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Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
Set at the summer getaway of Camp Anawanna, the show is led first by newcomer Michael (Erik MacArthur) and later by the more sophisticated Ronnie (Blake Sennett) in season 2.
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Skyler Trepel,
Entertainment Weekly,
20 June 2026
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Kirsten Chuba,
HollywoodReporter,
21 June 2026
The cruise attracts both newcomers and repeat attendees, Hubbs said.
—
Teresa Mull,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2026
The film is only elevated by the two leads – newcomer da Costa and Molloy - who have amazing chemistry.
—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
Set at the summer getaway of Camp Anawanna, the show is led first by newcomer Michael (Erik MacArthur) and later by the more sophisticated Ronnie (Blake Sennett) in season 2.
—
Skyler Trepel,
Entertainment Weekly,
20 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.
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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.
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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 26 Jun. 2026.
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