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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
For all these internet-savvy newcomers, though, making it to SNL is just the first part of the battle.
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David Sims, The Atlantic, 1 Oct. 2025
No word yet on roles to be played by the newcomers.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 1 Oct. 2025
Portal exits decimated the Tar Heels’ roster, and the 70 newcomers to fill those spots have struggled early on.
—David Ubben, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
The participants range from Hayward classics to newcomers and hidden gems.
—Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 30 Sep. 2025
According to a press release from Disney, newcomers to the deep voice talent pool include Andy Samberg, David Strathairn, Macaulay Culkin, and Brenda Song who appear as the Lynxleys, one of the most prominent families in Zootopia.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 29 Sep. 2025
One of Mazzulla’s challenges this season will be effectively integrating these newcomers into Boston’s returning core, which is headlined by 2024 champions Jaylen Brown, Derrick White, Payton Pritchard and Sam Hauser.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 29 Sep. 2025
Popular towns like Jasper attract newcomers with easy outdoor access, community events, and a family-friendly atmosphere.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2025
In order to increase the number of intakes, Carney — who inherited eroded public support for mass immigration — will have to restore public confidence in the system and rebuild consensus around welcoming newcomers.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2025
David Sims, The Atlantic, 1 Oct. 2025
No word yet on roles to be played by the newcomers.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 1 Oct. 2025
Portal exits decimated the Tar Heels’ roster, and the 70 newcomers to fill those spots have struggled early on.
—David Ubben, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
The participants range from Hayward classics to newcomers and hidden gems.
—Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 30 Sep. 2025
According to a press release from Disney, newcomers to the deep voice talent pool include Andy Samberg, David Strathairn, Macaulay Culkin, and Brenda Song who appear as the Lynxleys, one of the most prominent families in Zootopia.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 29 Sep. 2025
One of Mazzulla’s challenges this season will be effectively integrating these newcomers into Boston’s returning core, which is headlined by 2024 champions Jaylen Brown, Derrick White, Payton Pritchard and Sam Hauser.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 29 Sep. 2025
Popular towns like Jasper attract newcomers with easy outdoor access, community events, and a family-friendly atmosphere.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2025
In order to increase the number of intakes, Carney — who inherited eroded public support for mass immigration — will have to restore public confidence in the system and rebuild consensus around welcoming newcomers.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for newcomers
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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,
18 Sep. 2025
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Instructors are on hand to teach novices.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
7 Sep. 2025
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In the sub-alpine forest of Kachina Peak, a popular ski area, are Taos Ski Valley’s via ferrata routes for beginners and advanced climbers alike.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
30 Sep. 2025
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After a few tries, even beginners can pull cafe-quality espresso shots.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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The Pioneers had a young squad with 14 sophomores or freshmen starting.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Oct. 2025
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Auburn also landed two of the top three junior-college transfers and two top-100 freshmen, an impressive reload following the best season in school history.—
CJ Moore,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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The house’s historical and architectural value comes from its original creators—husband and wife Sheng Pao Sheng and Shao Fang Sheng, both former apprentices of Wright.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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That’s a key fact given that under labor law, unions represent employees—not independent contractors, interns, apprentices or some other designation short of employment.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
30 Sep. 2025
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Often, the preseason games allow coaches to give newer roster members, including rookies and offseason acquisitions, some playing time in a game setting.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Oct. 2025
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The Dolphins believe that playing with rookies has impacted him negatively.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Newcomers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/newcomers. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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