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
The Lone Star State experienced a boom in demand during the pandemic, when the rise of remote work allowed an influx of newcomers to relocate to the state, seeking affordable housing.
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Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
One incumbent and four newcomers triumphed in Tuesday’s Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education races to make the third board shake-up in recent years.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 5 Nov. 2025
Watson, newcomers Andrew Kump, Jermaine Howard and Carlos Pacheco III and incumbents Andrew Davis and Chuck Stites will serve on the eleven-member board of commissioners that governs the Unified Government and sets county policies.
—Kansas City Star, 5 Nov. 2025
Plymouth City Commission gets incumbents and newcomers Incumbents Jennifer Kehoe and Alanna Maguire will continue to serve on the Plymouth City Commission and will be joined by Joe Elliott and Karen Sisolak, according to unofficial results on the Wayne County elections website.
—Darcie Moran, Freep.com, 5 Nov. 2025
The film stars newcomers Kåre Hedebrant and Lina Leandersson as Oskar and Eli, two lonely kids living in the same apartment block in a small Swedish city in winter.
—Katie Rife, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Oct. 2025
Along with the original stars, the cast will also include series newcomers Ava Bunn, Jacob Dudman, David Gridley, Layla Mohammadi and Amanda Morrow.
—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 28 Oct. 2025
No word on roles to be played by the newcomers.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 28 Oct. 2025
Lots of Playoff newcomers, again?
—Alex Kirshner, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
One incumbent and four newcomers triumphed in Tuesday’s Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education races to make the third board shake-up in recent years.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 5 Nov. 2025
Watson, newcomers Andrew Kump, Jermaine Howard and Carlos Pacheco III and incumbents Andrew Davis and Chuck Stites will serve on the eleven-member board of commissioners that governs the Unified Government and sets county policies.
—Kansas City Star, 5 Nov. 2025
Plymouth City Commission gets incumbents and newcomers Incumbents Jennifer Kehoe and Alanna Maguire will continue to serve on the Plymouth City Commission and will be joined by Joe Elliott and Karen Sisolak, according to unofficial results on the Wayne County elections website.
—Darcie Moran, Freep.com, 5 Nov. 2025
The film stars newcomers Kåre Hedebrant and Lina Leandersson as Oskar and Eli, two lonely kids living in the same apartment block in a small Swedish city in winter.
—Katie Rife, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Oct. 2025
Along with the original stars, the cast will also include series newcomers Ava Bunn, Jacob Dudman, David Gridley, Layla Mohammadi and Amanda Morrow.
—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 28 Oct. 2025
No word on roles to be played by the newcomers.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 28 Oct. 2025
Lots of Playoff newcomers, again?
—Alex Kirshner, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for newcomers
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Fast forward 55 years, and the event has grown into the world’s largest and most anticipated road race, drawing professionals and novices alike to push their limits — and test running shoe innovations along the way.—
Tonya Blazio-Licorish,
Footwear News,
31 Oct. 2025
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Yennefer, saving the energy of her heaviest hitters as long as possible, asks the novices-in-training to maintain a magical shield as long as possible — only ordering when their noses and eyes begin to bleed under the strain.—
Scott Meslow,
Vulture,
30 Oct. 2025
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Mountaineering expedition companies describe Mount Yalung Ri, located in eastern Nepal’s Rolwaling Valley, as a peak suitable for beginners with no previous experience or for those acclimatizing for higher summits of the Himalayas, which can tower above 8,000 meters.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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It’s considered suitable for beginners with no previous experience climbing high mountains.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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That framework, the NCAA has insisted, ensures roster spots turn over to incoming freshmen or transfers, and helps to distinguish college sports from pro sports.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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The Lions started two freshmen, two sophomores and a junior with Colman and Ransford.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
23 Oct. 2025
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Rolle talked to the Miami Herald last week about what potential apprentices need to know about MDC’s pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship programs.—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
20 Oct. 2025
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He and his apprentices host glass- blowing classes on Fridays and Saturdays (reservation required), when guests can make anything from a bowl to a tumbler to an ornament.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
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Charlotte started three rookies Thursday — everyone except McNeeley — as Lee continues to search for the right combination.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Oct. 2025
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The Miami Dolphins have spent the majority of the 2025 season investing in rookies, and young players with the hope that playing time will speed up their development as NFL players.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
26 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Newcomers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/newcomers. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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