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
On a training camp roster that features 11 newcomers to the Sun, Leger-Walker and Kneepkens came in with an instant chemistry and understanding of each other’s games that is helping their integration with the rest of the team.
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Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 20 Apr. 2026
After a turbulent 2025 season at the quarterback position, marred by injuries, shaky decision making, and constant pressure, the signal-caller room returns with valuable experience, bolstered by two newcomers who have already made a strong early impression.
—Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 20 Apr. 2026
No word yet on the roles to be played by the newcomers.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 20 Apr. 2026
The race to fill the Porter County Board of Commissioners District 2 seat held by Republican Barb Regnitz is contested on both sides of the aisle, with two experienced county officeholders competing for the Republican ticket and two political newcomers vying for the Democratic ticket.
—Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 19 Apr. 2026
Longtime favorites and newcomers entered the ranks, but only one came out on top.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 17 Apr. 2026
Developing atomic energy can take decades, especially for nuclear newcomers.
—ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026
More than 200 restaurant locations — including 16 newcomers to the event — are participating in the springtime promotion sponsored by the Golden Gate Restaurant Association.
—Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2026
Panarin scored the game’s only goal, one of two newcomers that buoyed the Kings on Saturday.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 11 Apr. 2026
Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 20 Apr. 2026
After a turbulent 2025 season at the quarterback position, marred by injuries, shaky decision making, and constant pressure, the signal-caller room returns with valuable experience, bolstered by two newcomers who have already made a strong early impression.
—Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 20 Apr. 2026
No word yet on the roles to be played by the newcomers.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 20 Apr. 2026
The race to fill the Porter County Board of Commissioners District 2 seat held by Republican Barb Regnitz is contested on both sides of the aisle, with two experienced county officeholders competing for the Republican ticket and two political newcomers vying for the Democratic ticket.
—Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 19 Apr. 2026
Longtime favorites and newcomers entered the ranks, but only one came out on top.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 17 Apr. 2026
Developing atomic energy can take decades, especially for nuclear newcomers.
—ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026
More than 200 restaurant locations — including 16 newcomers to the event — are participating in the springtime promotion sponsored by the Golden Gate Restaurant Association.
—Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2026
Panarin scored the game’s only goal, one of two newcomers that buoyed the Kings on Saturday.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 11 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for newcomers
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In contrast, a study led by Active Site, a research nonprofit that studies the use of AI in synthetic biology, found that AI help did not lead to significant differences in the ability of novices to complete the complex workflow to produce a virus in a biosafety laboratory.—
Stephen D. Turner,
The Conversation,
9 Apr. 2026
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The beginners class is for novices 18 and older who want instruction and practice combined with play, according to the Dundee Township Park District website.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
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Group of beginners, hobbyists and professionals who like to take and share photos.—
Staff Report,
Baltimore Sun,
15 Apr. 2026
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Although the dispensary does sell some low-potency products meant for beginners or microdosing, the focus here is on full-strength THC products, including cannabis flower, vapes, beverages and edibles.—
Jess Fleming,
Twin Cities,
15 Apr. 2026
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The unit also added transfer Jailen Duffie and freshmen Elijah Keys and Amarion Queen.—
Matt Murschel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 Apr. 2026
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But that does not mean other freshmen won’t see the field.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
17 Apr. 2026
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During the Renaissance, master painters typically employed apprentices to work alongside them as the apprentices learned their craft.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
17 Apr. 2026
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Some of the kinder ones would give a Christmas tip if the apprentices did a good job cleaning their boots but others, basking in the new money of the Premier League, preferred to peacock.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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In 2019, the height of the rebuild, the Dolphins, who finished 5-11, started five rookies — wide receiver Preston Williams, guards Deiter and Shaq Calhoun, defensive end Wilkins and cornerback Nik Needham.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
15 Apr. 2026
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The new collective bargaining agreement that was ratified last month gave huge pay raises to rookies.—
Briauna Brown,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Newcomers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/newcomers. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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