NEWCOMER Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

newcomer

noun

ˈnü-ˌkə-mər

Definition of newcomer

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 This preseason, as Mount Carmel breaks in a new quarterback in senior Ryder Startz and several other newcomers on offense, Igwebuike has certainly challenged them. — Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026 Last year’s two-team operation expands to eight with newcomers like Boise State and San Diego State. — Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026 One of Donatell's favorite parts of owning a speakeasy is watching newcomers try to figure out how to enter. — Sophie Caldwell, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2026 District newcomer Gateway of Kissimmee is looking to have some say, as well, while Harmony has welcomed the return of Coach Tyler Anderson, who started the program in 2004. — Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for newcomer

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The novice senator is beginning her sixth week on the job, having been appointed to fill her late brother Lindsey Graham's seat two days after his sudden death on July 11.

— Sophia Vlahakis, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
An aurora photographer who spoke to National Geographic offered tips for novices trying to take photos of the phenomenon, including would-be photographers who only have access to a smartphone camera.

— Zachary Folk, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of novice

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Vikings rookie cornerback Da'Veawn Armstead had a punch thrown at him by the Ravens' Keyon Martin after the two got tangled up in one-on-one drills.

— Ren Clayton, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
Domestically, the group dominated the awards circuit during their rookie year – earning the Next Generation Award at the 2026 Golden Disc Awards.

— Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of rookie

Noun

During his first two years as a starter, Santori was the apprentice who carefully studied the game and developed organically under the influence of his older peers.

— Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2026
Twenty years later, John (Pierre) is serving as an apprentice to an older, grouchier Hal.

— Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of apprentice

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