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
In some cases, newcomers have then shared the faith with their families back in Africa.
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Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 13 Feb. 2026
The one preseason Big 12 award the Horned Frogs didn’t win was newcomer of the year, but TCU has several transfers who will have a chance to play major roles, including pitcher Lance Davis (Arkansas) and first baseman Rob Liddington (Incarnate Word).
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Feb. 2026
But the Rays are also counting on improvements as a result of internal battles from players — returnees and newcomers — who have something to prove, in terms of disappointing performance or injuries.
—Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Feb. 2026
The original cast members will be joined by several newcomers, including Vanessa Bayer, Joel Kim Booster, and Jacob Dudman.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 11 Feb. 2026
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Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 13 Feb. 2026
The one preseason Big 12 award the Horned Frogs didn’t win was newcomer of the year, but TCU has several transfers who will have a chance to play major roles, including pitcher Lance Davis (Arkansas) and first baseman Rob Liddington (Incarnate Word).
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Feb. 2026
But the Rays are also counting on improvements as a result of internal battles from players — returnees and newcomers — who have something to prove, in terms of disappointing performance or injuries.
—Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Feb. 2026
The original cast members will be joined by several newcomers, including Vanessa Bayer, Joel Kim Booster, and Jacob Dudman.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 11 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for newcomer
Recent Examples of Synonyms for newcomer
Noun
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Prepping a seating chart and staggering hot pot novices with pros can help guests feel taken care of.—
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Martha Stewart,
20 Feb. 2026
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The English landowner and novice farmer Jethro Tull hated the idea of giving seeds away to birds.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Suites with interconnecting doors across the balcony are a great choice for larger families, and most regular activities include child-friendly options, like the beginner’s surfing classes in calmer waves or toddler bikes for cycling along the nature reserve.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Feb. 2026
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Revelstoke Mountain Resort boasts the most vertical in North America (5,620 feet) and has a rugged feel with chutes and bowls up top and beginner-friendly terrain near the base.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The pained look on the freshman’s face and the hush of the Galen Center in those first few seconds was enough to transport at least some of the USC faithful in the crowd back to last March, when Trojan superstar JuJu Watkins injured her knee not far from the same spot.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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But Stangel also praised Hale’s efforts defending Jillian Sanderson, Penn’s standout freshman guard.—
Michael Osipoff,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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Those 26 wins were the extent of his success, a great rookie season to be sure, but not exactly a guarantee that Tang was John Wooden in waiting.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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Running back Cam Skattebo, who was putting together a strong rookie campaign for the New York Giants in 2025 before suffering a season-ending ankle injury in Week 8, played for Sac State in 2021 and 2022 before transferring to Arizona State.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
17 Feb. 2026
Noun
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At one station, three apprentices showed the congresswoman paper sketches of plumbing construction designs.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
15 Feb. 2026
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At one station, three apprentices showed the congresswoman paper sketches of plumbing construction designs.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Newcomer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/newcomer. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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