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
Promoting financial literacy to young people Bessent is not a newcomer to preaching financial literacy.
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Fatima Hussein, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
The cast is led by newcomers David McKenna and Beatrice Campbell alongside Emma Mackey, Carey Mulligan and Kobna Holdbrook-Smith with Daniel Craig and Meryl Streep.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 1 May 2026
While there’s clearly room for improvement, this is one of the few units on Miami’s roster that didn’t need a heavy infusion of newcomers.
—Omar Kelly
may 1, Miami Herald, 1 May 2026
Telefèric joins Joey Restaurant as a prominent culinary newcomer to UTC.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 May 2026
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Fatima Hussein, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
The cast is led by newcomers David McKenna and Beatrice Campbell alongside Emma Mackey, Carey Mulligan and Kobna Holdbrook-Smith with Daniel Craig and Meryl Streep.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 1 May 2026
While there’s clearly room for improvement, this is one of the few units on Miami’s roster that didn’t need a heavy infusion of newcomers.
—Omar Kelly
may 1, Miami Herald, 1 May 2026
Telefèric joins Joey Restaurant as a prominent culinary newcomer to UTC.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for newcomer
Noun
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Real Madrid are at war with each other and are being coached by a novice.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
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During the ceremony, Gabi also took part in purification rituals traditionally reserved for novice monks.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
6 May 2026
Noun
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How to observe nebulas There are many types of nebulas, and most disappoint the beginner.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Plus the town is less than a half-hour north of Afton Alps, a beloved Minnesota ski resort with 18 lifts and 50 runs, covering beginner, intermediate, and advanced terrain.—
Ginger Crichton,
Midwest Living,
28 Apr. 2026
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In South Shore League play, freshman Derrick O’Neal drove in the game-winning RBI with his first career varsity hit, as Abington overcame an eight-run deficit in the seventh inning to knock off Carver in extras, 12-10.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
8 May 2026
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One in eight freshmen at UC San Diego requires special remedial math classes just to catch up.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
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Flagg and Jordan are the only two rookies to record multiple games of at least 45 points since the NBA-ABA merger in 1976-77.—
Schuyler Dixon,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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Cincinnati rookie Frank Robinson hit the first home run of his 586 lifetime homers in a 9-1 win over Chicago.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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The fledgling New Republic works to protect what the Rebellion fought for and turns to the legendary bounty hunter and his young apprentice for help.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
4 May 2026
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Arthur Bryant’s and Gates Bar-B-Q, whose origins can be traced back to Henry Perry through his apprentices decades ago.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
4 May 2026
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“Newcomer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/newcomer. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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