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
From several members of USC’s touted 2026 recruiting class to newcomers ready for their chance, the group shows that Orange County remains a football powerhouse.
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Dan Albano, Oc Register, 6 Aug. 2025
The Netflix series follows housewives in East Texas who welcome in a newcomer from Boston.
—Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 5 Aug. 2025
And newcomers have access to more media and social media options to get their message out.
—Jessie Balmert, The Enquirer, 28 July 2025
Drawing on five key metrics—affordability, safety, economy, healthcare and education, and quality of life—the report ranks all 50 states based on their overall appeal for newcomers.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 July 2025
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Dan Albano, Oc Register, 6 Aug. 2025
The Netflix series follows housewives in East Texas who welcome in a newcomer from Boston.
—Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 5 Aug. 2025
And newcomers have access to more media and social media options to get their message out.
—Jessie Balmert, The Enquirer, 28 July 2025
Drawing on five key metrics—affordability, safety, economy, healthcare and education, and quality of life—the report ranks all 50 states based on their overall appeal for newcomers.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for newcomer
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This is a whisky that is perfect for both single malt novices and more experienced connoisseurs who are looking for an everyday sipper.—
Hudson Lindenberger,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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Traditional cover bands, with deep and varied repertoires, and often encountered by chance in bars or at weekend civic festivals, can be great entrées to the live-music experience for the novice concertgoer or casual fan.—
Matt Sebastian,
Denver Post,
29 July 2025
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Great for beginners and experts, both Japanese and German engineering techniques combine to create a durable knife that will last a lifetime.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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But there’s still the question of where the next generation of human software development leadership will come from if there are no jobs for beginners!—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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The cross-pollination innovation Perhaps Clunie’s most innovative creation is the Cats Care Mentorship Program, which pairs every incoming freshman athlete with an upperclassman from a different sport.—
Colin Cerniglia,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Aug. 2025
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Harris is looking at a lot of key sophomores and even some freshmen to help out, especially on the defensive line where starting nose guard Justin Julian (6-2, 250) returns but some of those big offensive linemen may be asked to go both ways early.—
Steve Brand,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Aug. 2025
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Alt, who is coming off an outstanding rookie season and was a left tackle at Notre Dame, was replaced by veteran Trey Pipkins III.—
Jay Paris,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Carroll, one of the game’s top entertainers, led the 2023 team to the pennant as a rookie and is having a fine season this year.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Aug. 2025
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This makes the credentials apprentices gain through them portable and recognizable to employers across the country.—
Karen Herson,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Several apprentices went on to spectacular careers on their own.—
Henry Wiencek
July 22,
Literary Hub,
22 July 2025
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“Newcomer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/newcomer. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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