as in novices
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 newcomers
Or London City Lionesses, the WSL newcomers and disruptors in chief with the signings of Danielle van de Donk, Nikita Parris, Katie Zelem and Alanna Kennedy, to name just four of their acquisitions?
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Megan Feringa, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
Fans can find more vegan, vegetarian, and health-conscious choices, such as those from newcomers Breadless and Cooking with Que.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 3 Sep. 2025
There are more than 150 partners signed onto this season’s SNF, nearly 40 of which are newcomers.
—Kelsey Sutton, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2025
Grief Is the Thing With Feathers starring two-time Academy Award nominee Benedict Cumberbatch, alongside newcomers Richard Boxall and Henry Boxall.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2025
Marshall will be joined by newcomers Tommy Brennan, Jeremy Culhane, Kam Patterson, and Veronika Slowikowska.
—Jillian Sederholm, EW.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Grant Halverson—Getty Images Jordan Shipp, wide receiver Between transfers like Dixon and Lopez, and the college newcomers, Belichick anticipates North Carolina will have 70 new players on its team this year.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 1 Sep. 2025
Both teams were debuting all sorts of things as their 2025 college football seasons began — new head coaches, new transfer quarterbacks and newcomers on the roster in general (55 for App State, 57 for Charlotte).
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 30 Aug. 2025
The newcomers are among the 60-plus new B&N openings planned nationwide through 2025, according to the company.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2025
Megan Feringa, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
Fans can find more vegan, vegetarian, and health-conscious choices, such as those from newcomers Breadless and Cooking with Que.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 3 Sep. 2025
There are more than 150 partners signed onto this season’s SNF, nearly 40 of which are newcomers.
—Kelsey Sutton, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2025
Grief Is the Thing With Feathers starring two-time Academy Award nominee Benedict Cumberbatch, alongside newcomers Richard Boxall and Henry Boxall.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2025
Marshall will be joined by newcomers Tommy Brennan, Jeremy Culhane, Kam Patterson, and Veronika Slowikowska.
—Jillian Sederholm, EW.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Grant Halverson—Getty Images Jordan Shipp, wide receiver Between transfers like Dixon and Lopez, and the college newcomers, Belichick anticipates North Carolina will have 70 new players on its team this year.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 1 Sep. 2025
Both teams were debuting all sorts of things as their 2025 college football seasons began — new head coaches, new transfer quarterbacks and newcomers on the roster in general (55 for App State, 57 for Charlotte).
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 30 Aug. 2025
The newcomers are among the 60-plus new B&N openings planned nationwide through 2025, according to the company.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for newcomers
Noun
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Instructors are on hand to teach novices.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
7 Sep. 2025
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For seasoned cooks and kitchen novices, cookbook author and nutritionist Robin Miller takes it back to basics with great, family-friendly recipes worth making over and over again.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Admire the sparkling water and salt marshes on courses designed by top architects for everyone from beginners to avid enthusiasts.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
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Resembling a minnow near the surface of the water, these rental boats come with easy instructions for beginners who are unfamiliar with how to operate the canal’s lock system along the way.—
Jason Mastrodonato,
Mercury News,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Some true freshmen getting quality reps and making the most of them.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
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Both Duncan and Irvin, two top targets for the passes of Greek, are freshmen.—
Pat Wheeler,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Across the city, Guerin teaches young people, apprentices aspiring farmers and trains adults in the field of sustainable agriculture.—
Sophie Hartley,
IndyStar,
2 Sep. 2025
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William Alexander’s adult SF debut grew out of a short story featured in The Sunday Morning Transport, about planetary courier Tova Lir and Agatha Panza von Sparkles, one of her baby bot apprentices—functionally, her foster children.—
Natalie Zutter
September 2,
Literary Hub,
2 Sep. 2025
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In their stead, Royals rookies Noah Cameron and Ryan Bergert have stepped up.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
5 Sep. 2025
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The rookies had big nights at the plate, helping the Sox to an 11-8 victory in front of 13,188 at Target Field.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Newcomers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/newcomers. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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