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
To completely butcher a Britney Spears song, our Yautja protagonist, Dek (played by newcomer Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi), is not a boy, not yet a trophy hunter.
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Sergio Pereira, Space.com, 4 Nov. 2025
There, racing fans and newcomers to the sport alike can learn more about the legacy of horse racing in the United States.
—Cat Sposato, Travel + Leisure, 4 Nov. 2025
Harry, Ron and Hermione are played by newcomers Frankie Treadaway, Max Lester and Arabella Stanton — who’s also starring as Hermione in HBO’s upcoming TV series.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 4 Nov. 2025
In addition, using the contingency funds does not provide any funds for newcomers to the program.
—Natalie Eilbert, jsonline.com, 3 Nov. 2025
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Sergio Pereira, Space.com, 4 Nov. 2025
There, racing fans and newcomers to the sport alike can learn more about the legacy of horse racing in the United States.
—Cat Sposato, Travel + Leisure, 4 Nov. 2025
Harry, Ron and Hermione are played by newcomers Frankie Treadaway, Max Lester and Arabella Stanton — who’s also starring as Hermione in HBO’s upcoming TV series.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 4 Nov. 2025
In addition, using the contingency funds does not provide any funds for newcomers to the program.
—Natalie Eilbert, jsonline.com, 3 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for newcomer
Noun
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This recipe is super easy to follow even for novice bakers.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
2 Nov. 2025
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Fast forward 55 years, and the event has grown into the world’s largest and most anticipated road race, drawing professionals and novices alike to push their limits — and test running shoe innovations along the way.—
Tonya Blazio-Licorish,
Footwear News,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Mountaineering expedition companies describe Mount Yalung Ri, located in eastern Nepal’s Rolwaling Valley, as a peak suitable for beginners with no previous experience or for those acclimatizing for higher summits of the Himalayas, which can tower above 8,000 meters.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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It’s considered suitable for beginners with no previous experience climbing high mountains.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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But the true freshman looked poised and undaunted, able to pick up a trio of fourth-down conversions with his arm and more positive yards with his legs.—
Quentin Corpuel,
Kansas City Star,
31 Oct. 2025
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Sophomores David Punch, Micah Robinson, Malick Diallo, Jace Posey and RJ Jones and redshirt freshman Ashton Simmons all opted to return to Fort Worth, giving TCU a solid foundation to build around.—
Steven Johnson
October 31,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Oct. 2025
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The former Colorado standout began his rookie NFL season as the third quarterback on the Browns' depth chart.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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Or, will rookie receiver Matthew Golden become a bigger factor in Green Bay's offense?—
Jim Reineking,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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Related Articles The fashion coffee table book‘s 406 pages take readers on a journey, starting at the time when Louis Vuitton left his hometown of Jura, France and ventured to Paris, becoming a trunk maker’s apprentice.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
31 Oct. 2025
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The Fire Cadet program, which is offered through the City of Milwaukee, is a two-year apprentice-style program for youth ages 17 to 19.—
Cathy Kozlowicz,
jsonline.com,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Newcomer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/newcomer. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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