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
The 26-year-old newcomer to Illinois got a head start on fundraising, bringing in more than $375,000 in the first weeks of her campaign on a pitch to run a different kind of race, based on mutual aid efforts.
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Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 2 July 2025
Still others may outcompete local natives because local conditions have changed (climate, habitat destruction, etc.) to favor the newcomer.
—Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
New tenants at the plaza like Flower Child and Culinary Dropout show newcomers are willing to take a chance on Nora.
—Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
The third season of HBO’s The Gilded Age—in which Jacobson plays Marian Brook, a doe-eyed newcomer to late-1800s Manhattan high society—premiered a few days prior.
—Luna Adler, Vogue, 1 July 2025
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Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 2 July 2025
Still others may outcompete local natives because local conditions have changed (climate, habitat destruction, etc.) to favor the newcomer.
—Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
New tenants at the plaza like Flower Child and Culinary Dropout show newcomers are willing to take a chance on Nora.
—Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
The third season of HBO’s The Gilded Age—in which Jacobson plays Marian Brook, a doe-eyed newcomer to late-1800s Manhattan high society—premiered a few days prior.
—Luna Adler, Vogue, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for newcomer
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With six attachments and a base designed around the coanda effect (an aerodynamic phenomenon where high-velocity air causes moving objects, in this case, hair, to attach to a nearby curved surface), styling novices like me could achieve a bouncy, long-lasting, fresh-from-the-salon blowout at home.—
Jesa Marie Calaor,
Allure,
1 July 2025
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The property is hoping to attract a range of photographers, both novice and seasoned, to the property due to its hide.—
Judy Koutsky,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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Easy to assemble and great quality for the price, the AeroPilates Reformer Premier Studio 700 is a solid entry point for beginners.—
Amy Wilkinson,
SELF,
1 July 2025
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Chips and cards are provided, and ongoing open poker play will be available for beginners.—
Kris Slugg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 June 2025
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This year’s snub doesn’t figure to start a trend, however, as incoming freshman guard Darryn Peterson is ESPN.com’s early choice to be selected No. 1 overall in June 2026.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
30 June 2025
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The 6-4 freshman point guard was a last-minute draft withdrawal.—
Aaron Beard,
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2025
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Gilgeous-Alexander spent his rookie season with the Los Angeles Clippers and has been with the Thunder ever since.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
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Doubs finished his rookie season with 42 receptions, which was fourth on the team.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Deighton said the company plans to add more technicians and apprentices soon, adding that finding qualified people is challenging because U.K. universities are not teaching processes like laser design.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
25 June 2025
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Luna’s mother was British costume designer Fiona Alexander, who died when Luna was 2 years old, and his father was Mexican set designer Alejandro Luna, whom Luna shadowed as a child and, later, as an apprentice.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
11 June 2025
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“Newcomer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/newcomer. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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