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
So, where are SEC newcomers and Powell’s beloved team the Texas Longhorns?
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Katie Campione, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2025
According to a press release from Disney, newcomers to the deep voice talent pool include Andy Samberg, David Strathairn, Macaulay Culkin, and Brenda Song who appear as the Lynxleys, one of the most prominent families in Zootopia.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 29 Sep. 2025
Aperture is a relative newcomer on the Sonoma wine scene, having first opened in 2009.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 29 Sep. 2025
As expected as a newcomer to Mater Dei, the senior has endured his ups and downs.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 29 Sep. 2025
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Katie Campione, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2025
According to a press release from Disney, newcomers to the deep voice talent pool include Andy Samberg, David Strathairn, Macaulay Culkin, and Brenda Song who appear as the Lynxleys, one of the most prominent families in Zootopia.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 29 Sep. 2025
Aperture is a relative newcomer on the Sonoma wine scene, having first opened in 2009.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 29 Sep. 2025
As expected as a newcomer to Mater Dei, the senior has endured his ups and downs.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 29 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for newcomer
Noun
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The blind spots of breakthrough technologies Like most of his peers, Farley sees AI’s potential for everything from improving warranty processes to training novice technicians to repair complex engines.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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The novice user will rely on a single, default tool.—
Marco Argenti,
Time,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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After a few tries, even beginners can pull cafe-quality espresso shots.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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The true beginner might want to start with Gaia’s Garden and then make their way here.—
Catherine Habgood
September 29,
Literary Hub,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Toney, a true freshman, leads the team with 22 catches and 268 yards with one touchdown catch.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
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Would Sanders be open to throwing the freshman into the fire on the road?—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Oct. 2025
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Jovic, 22, has been eligible to sign a rookie-scale extension with the Heat since July 1.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
2 Oct. 2025
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Stout smiled and said he is challenged every week as a rookie, and the bigger the challenge, the better.—
Vic Tafur,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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He and his apprentices host glass- blowing classes on Fridays and Saturdays (reservation required), when guests can make anything from a bowl to a tumbler to an ornament.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
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The house’s historical and architectural value comes from its original creators—husband and wife Sheng Pao Sheng and Shao Fang Sheng, both former apprentices of Wright.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Newcomer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/newcomer. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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