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
Other newcomers in the cast include Olivia Rose Keegan, Savannah Lee Nassif, Cameron Scott Roberts, Sydney Park, Gregg Wayans, Ruby Snowber, and Benny Zielke.
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Zac Ntim, Deadline, 2 Mar. 2026
Pazos, Grom and Gracey questioned whether the hotel would raise security issues as a result of newcomers driving into the community, noting the presence of a preschool near the plaza.
—Megan Vaz, Sun Sentinel, 2 Mar. 2026
Japanese beetles aren’t exactly newcomers.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2026
These activities, in the context of rising prices and insecurity, won the newcomers growing respect.
—Anand Gopal, New Yorker, 28 Feb. 2026
Every two years, would-be governors, senators, lawmakers, political newcomers and hopeless hopefuls snake through the second floor of the Capitol, taking a very public step toward power.
—Greg Bluestein, AJC.com, 28 Feb. 2026
In some cases, the brash newcomers recruited to serve that purpose come with baggage.
—Julia Terruso, Time, 23 Feb. 2026
The Stranger Things star will join the cast along with fellow series newcomers Chris Sarandon (Dog Day Afternoon, The Princess Bride), Noah Taylor (Peaky Blinders, Game of Thrones), Oscar Morgan (A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, Gotham Knights), and Kennedy Moyer (Task, Roofman).
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Feb. 2026
With the majority of the team's newcomers on campus this spring as well as a few new coaches, Texas can spend that first week working on the basic installation of things like Muschamp's defense.
—Danny Davis, Austin American Statesman, 23 Feb. 2026
Zac Ntim, Deadline, 2 Mar. 2026
Pazos, Grom and Gracey questioned whether the hotel would raise security issues as a result of newcomers driving into the community, noting the presence of a preschool near the plaza.
—Megan Vaz, Sun Sentinel, 2 Mar. 2026
Japanese beetles aren’t exactly newcomers.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2026
These activities, in the context of rising prices and insecurity, won the newcomers growing respect.
—Anand Gopal, New Yorker, 28 Feb. 2026
Every two years, would-be governors, senators, lawmakers, political newcomers and hopeless hopefuls snake through the second floor of the Capitol, taking a very public step toward power.
—Greg Bluestein, AJC.com, 28 Feb. 2026
In some cases, the brash newcomers recruited to serve that purpose come with baggage.
—Julia Terruso, Time, 23 Feb. 2026
The Stranger Things star will join the cast along with fellow series newcomers Chris Sarandon (Dog Day Afternoon, The Princess Bride), Noah Taylor (Peaky Blinders, Game of Thrones), Oscar Morgan (A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, Gotham Knights), and Kennedy Moyer (Task, Roofman).
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Feb. 2026
With the majority of the team's newcomers on campus this spring as well as a few new coaches, Texas can spend that first week working on the basic installation of things like Muschamp's defense.
—Danny Davis, Austin American Statesman, 23 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for newcomers
Noun
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None of the skiers killed by the avalanche appear to have been novices.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
28 Feb. 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,
27 Feb. 2026
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For beginners, there are four miles of novice trails and three miles of paved trail.—
Taylor Haught,
Miami Herald,
4 Mar. 2026
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Group of beginners, hobbyists and professionals who enjoy taking and sharing photos.—
Staff Report,
Baltimore Sun,
4 Mar. 2026
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Policies requiring freshmen to live in dorms or banning children from campus can make going to college as a parent incredibly difficult and, at times, impossible.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Mar. 2026
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As freshmen, this group was 16-9, eliminated in the conference quarterfinals, and carried that sting ever since, winning 85 of the last 92, reaching the Final Four the last two seasons.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Unlike college students, apprentices earn money from day one when completing classroom instruction, often taking classes at night or in short blocks throughout the year.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
2 Mar. 2026
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In 1936, construction of the performance venue was financed by local geishas and their apprentices.—
Leandra Beabout,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Younger drivers rise Last season featured a breakout cast of rookies who now have a chance to take things to the next level.—
Sahil Kapur,
NBC news,
4 Mar. 2026
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In 2025, Dollander did all the things rookies often do at Coors Field.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Newcomers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/newcomers. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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