Synonyms of newcomers

newcomers

noun

plural of newcomer

as in novices

a person who is just starting out in a field of activity

he's a newcomer to ice hockey

Synonyms & Similar Words

• novices
• beginners
• freshmen
• apprentices
• rookies
• newbies
• recruits
• neophytes
• greenhorns
• novitiates
• students
• virgins
• tyros
• fledglings
• rooks
• colts
• punks
• cubs
• tenderfeet
• babes
• abecedarians
• amateurs
• trainees
• candidates
• dabblers
• boots
• learners
• entrants
• dilettantes
• probationers

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• veterans
• professionals
• experts
• vets
• old-timers
• masters
• pros
• old hands

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of newcomers

In addition to familiar faces from Season 1, he’ll be joined by series newcomers Tommy Lee Jones and Betty Gilpin, who respectively play his estranged father and a public defender who enters his orbit. — Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 30 Sep. 2026

Many newcomers moved to Florida during the pandemic, with some seeking the state’s less restrictive COVID-19 policies and many registering as Republicans. — Liv Coleman, The Conversation, 30 Sep. 2026

Fellow newcomers include Lena Headey, James Lance, Oscar Morgan, Chris Sarandon, Noah Taylor and Kennedy Moyer. — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 30 Sep. 2026

At 22, the Chilean singer-songwriter, most identifiable by her fire engine red tresses, is one of the most visionary newcomers in the latest wave of post-urbano Latin artists. — Ernesto Lechner, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026

Multiple fraternity members then entered the room, where one of the newcomers kissed her without her consent, and one of the first three men commanded her to take more ketamine and groped her, according to the complaint. — Gloria Pazmino, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2026

While current board president Deborah Ortiz will be competing to hold onto her seat, longtime trustees Dustin Johnson and Robert Jones decided not to seek reelection, leaving the field open for at least two newcomers. — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 28 Sep. 2026

Tonight, Knicks hero Jalen Brunson takes his first spin as host, with Katseye making their debut as the musical guests, while newcomers Saidah Belo-Osagie and Grace Reiter join the cast. — Andy Hoglund, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Sep. 2026

Other highlights from this year’s VMAs are Nirvana will receive the Video Vanguard Award, and a bevy of newcomers are all up for Best New Artist, including Bella Kay, Cortis, Magnus Ferrell, Malcolm Todd, Myles Smith, Sienna Spiro, and Stella Lefty. — Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2026