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Recent Examples of newcomer Joining the returning cast that includes Elordi, Zendaya, Schafer, Sydney Sweeney, Alexa Demie, and more, are previously announced newcomers Sharon Stone, Marshawn Lynch, Rosalía, and more. Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Oct. 2025 The production, the rhythm, the message and Langley’s unmistakable voice meld mightily to make this an irresistible track and further cement Langley as one of the genre’s brightest newcomers. Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 20 Oct. 2025 Even as a newcomer, I was greeted with genuine kindness and recommendations from the staff. Sofia Distefano, Charlotte Observer, 20 Oct. 2025 Freshman sensation newcomer Darryn Peterson scored 12 points on 6-of-12 shooting but was 0-for-4 from 3-point range. Kansas City Star, 18 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for newcomer
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Noun
  • Now, the website has become essential for anyone who’s interested in, or serious about, chess—from novices to grandmasters.
    Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 19 Oct. 2025
  • Especially for opera novices, the Prelude Talks can be a great way to get oriented before the overture.
    Zach Wichter, USA Today, 19 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Experts suggest shorter sessions for beginners, while more experienced users can gradually extend sessions—sometimes up to 90 minutes.
    Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 20 Oct. 2025
  • Located on Costa Rica’s central Pacific coast, this all-inclusive resort provides one-on-one surf coaching for all levels, from beginner to advanced, with six beaches to choose from.
    Essence, Essence, 20 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Broncos freshman goalkeeper Ava de Leest was also called into action a few times.
    Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 24 Oct. 2025
  • That should mean the Horned Frogs should have plenty of chances to exploit the Mountaineers’ secondary, even if freshman wide receiver Ed Small isn’t available.
    Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • In a 117-116 win over the Boston Celtics at TD Garden, the rookie guard from Baylor scored 34 points.
    Tony Jones, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
  • Collins is no doubt licking his chops studying tape of another Patriots rookie, left guard Jared Wilson, who allowed two sacks last weekend.
    Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • In 1975, Antonucci was a 16-year-old apprentice for Gacy’s construction company, PDM Contractors, in Des Plaines, Ill.
    Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
  • The trailer shows Hemsworth’s Geralt assembling an army of adventurers to track down his former Witcher apprentice Ciri (Freya Allan).
    Jordan Moreau, Variety, 7 Oct. 2025

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“Newcomer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/newcomer. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.

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