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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
At the film’s center are the lovably gruff duo Flic and Minna, played with precision and stiff-upper-lipped hilarity by newcomers Marni Duggan and Galaxie Clear respectively.
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Tomris Laffly, Variety, 24 Jan. 2026
With that in mind, our 10 favorite serum foundations—from heritage labels like Chanel to clean beauty cult-favorites and indie newcomers like Outside—In—for that your skin-but-better look, backed by the pros and Vogue beauty editors.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 23 Jan. 2026
Whipple and settlers were the newcomers in Minnesota.
—Elise Hammond, CNN Money, 23 Jan. 2026
Ward and Baez are newcomers to the Red Sox organization who have been acquired in offseason trades.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 23 Jan. 2026
The 85387 ZIP code in the tranquil city of Surprise took the sixth spot nationwide, attracting 11 newcomers per 1,000 residents in December.
—Laura Daniella Sepulveda, AZCentral.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Students defined as newcomers numbered 17,359 this year.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026
Relative newcomers like Cendré and Petit Moments offer old-money looks on a Revolve budget.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Glamour, 22 Jan. 2026
The pattern repeats itself with worse outcomes throughout, as seasoned actors are replaced by newcomers with none of their predecessors’ gravitas.
—Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 22 Jan. 2026
Tomris Laffly, Variety, 24 Jan. 2026
With that in mind, our 10 favorite serum foundations—from heritage labels like Chanel to clean beauty cult-favorites and indie newcomers like Outside—In—for that your skin-but-better look, backed by the pros and Vogue beauty editors.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 23 Jan. 2026
Whipple and settlers were the newcomers in Minnesota.
—Elise Hammond, CNN Money, 23 Jan. 2026
Ward and Baez are newcomers to the Red Sox organization who have been acquired in offseason trades.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 23 Jan. 2026
The 85387 ZIP code in the tranquil city of Surprise took the sixth spot nationwide, attracting 11 newcomers per 1,000 residents in December.
—Laura Daniella Sepulveda, AZCentral.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Students defined as newcomers numbered 17,359 this year.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026
Relative newcomers like Cendré and Petit Moments offer old-money looks on a Revolve budget.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Glamour, 22 Jan. 2026
The pattern repeats itself with worse outcomes throughout, as seasoned actors are replaced by newcomers with none of their predecessors’ gravitas.
—Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 22 Jan. 2026
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,
22 Jan. 2026
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Both novices and longboarders hold high regard for this surfing mecca on account of its enticing long breakers, which provide hours of great wave riding.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Jan. 2026
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Or head to the Bergman Bowl for introductory bowl skiing, which boasts one green run above the treeline (for more experienced beginners).—
Alison Fox,
Outside,
20 Jan. 2026
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Cassie Johnston, organic master gardener and owner of Growfully, recommends a baby greens mix seed packet for beginners—this can be a great way to test out different types.—
Rae Ford,
Martha Stewart,
19 Jan. 2026
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The 5-foot-9 Brown showed why she’s considered one of the best freshmen in the nation.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Jan. 2026
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Bringing seven transfers and two freshmen into the fold – so far – provides Chesney the opportunity to mix and match entering the spring; finding the best possible group to run with for the season opener in Berkeley against Cal.—
Benjamin Royer,
Daily News,
23 Jan. 2026
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Uplands annually hires seasonal cheesemaking apprentices because the farm only makes cheese while its cows are on pasture, from May through November, owner Andy Hatch said.—
Kelli Arseneau,
jsonline.com,
16 Jan. 2026
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And many of those apprentices — in skilled trades, electricians, laborers, carpenters — are already at work strengthening and building the physical foundations of our state.—
Sacramento Bee staff,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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The Mavericks had four rookies accomplish the feat, along with two-ways Moussa Cisse, Ryan Nembhard and Miles Kelly.—
Mike Curtis,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Jan. 2026
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That means developing rookies into NFL players with the first, second and three, third-round picks this spring.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
19 Jan. 2026
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“Newcomers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/newcomers. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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