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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
Three other major candidates, all political newcomers, say an outsider is needed to shake up the status quo.
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Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026
For Kauffman newcomers, say international fans, the KC2026 transportation system could be an answer.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 6 Apr. 2026
The event has grown into a staple of Atlanta's cultural calendar — a space where longtime residents and newcomers alike can celebrate what makes the city unique.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026
Cupich said the church in Chicago has seen a considerable increase in newcomers, especially young people.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
The unit also added newcomers such as Jailen Duffie, Caleb Flagg, Kahmel Johnson, Ty Bartrum, Matt Irwin and TJ Branch.
—Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2026
This season, three fan-favorite couples return, including Madison and Tyler, Connor and Georgie and James and Shelley, while newcomers Logan, Emma and Dylan explore fresh romances.
—Rebecca Aizin, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026
That kinetic force of connection passes through the women working the register and explaining the menu to newcomers.
—Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 2 Apr. 2026
There are also plenty of newcomers, including Sharon Stone, Rosalía, Trisha Paytas, Natasha Lyonne, Danielle Deadwyler, Eli Roth and Marshawn Lynch.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 30 Mar. 2026
Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026
For Kauffman newcomers, say international fans, the KC2026 transportation system could be an answer.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 6 Apr. 2026
The event has grown into a staple of Atlanta's cultural calendar — a space where longtime residents and newcomers alike can celebrate what makes the city unique.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026
Cupich said the church in Chicago has seen a considerable increase in newcomers, especially young people.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
The unit also added newcomers such as Jailen Duffie, Caleb Flagg, Kahmel Johnson, Ty Bartrum, Matt Irwin and TJ Branch.
—Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2026
This season, three fan-favorite couples return, including Madison and Tyler, Connor and Georgie and James and Shelley, while newcomers Logan, Emma and Dylan explore fresh romances.
—Rebecca Aizin, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026
That kinetic force of connection passes through the women working the register and explaining the menu to newcomers.
—Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 2 Apr. 2026
There are also plenty of newcomers, including Sharon Stone, Rosalía, Trisha Paytas, Natasha Lyonne, Danielle Deadwyler, Eli Roth and Marshawn Lynch.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 30 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for newcomers
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In China, OpenClaw has received a particularly fervent welcome among AI enthusiasts and novices alike.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
29 Mar. 2026
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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,
26 Mar. 2026
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Contestants range from beginners to experienced builders, offering a cross-section of skill levels that reflect how cosplay develops over time.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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So, beginners might not get perfect results on the first try.—
Maryna Holovnova,
New Atlas,
31 Mar. 2026
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Fabulous freshmen Keaton Wagler and David Mirkovic combined for just 11 points in that game.—
Ryan Baker,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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The limit is predicated on the idea that athletes should finish their collegiate careers around the same time as their classmates and shouldn’t hold roster spots that would otherwise go to incoming freshmen or transfer students.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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According to accounts by the architect’s apprentices, the design came together in a matter of hours.—
Katherine McLaughlin,
Architectural Digest,
2 Apr. 2026
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Rock stars and their equivalents in other genres often develop their craft in obscurity before being discovered; idols are apprentices, trained exhaustively by their management companies.—
Mitch Therieau,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
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Jordi Fernández has spent most of this season talking about the Nets’ own rookies, their growing pains, their flashes, their timelines.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2026
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As more rookies come in, that could put Lardis’ and other players’ spots in the top six in jeopardy.—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Newcomers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/newcomers. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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