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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
But even the latest from one of the most exciting newcomers in pop can’t outpace what has turned out to be one of the biggest breakout hits of 2025.
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Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Dallas Wings star Paige Bueckers will be one of its newcomers after signing a three-year deal with the league in April.
—Ben Pickman, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
More than just a coffee shop, Refuge has a workforce-development program to help newcomers get settled, connect with people, and learn skills to assist them in building new lives.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2025
Free for newcomers, $25 for others.
—La Jolla Light, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Sep. 2025
Fans can find more vegan, vegetarian, and health-conscious choices, such as those from newcomers Breadless and Cooking with Que.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 3 Sep. 2025
There are more than 150 partners signed onto this season’s SNF, nearly 40 of which are newcomers.
—Kelsey Sutton, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2025
Grief Is the Thing With Feathers starring two-time Academy Award nominee Benedict Cumberbatch, alongside newcomers Richard Boxall and Henry Boxall.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2025
Marshall will be joined by newcomers Tommy Brennan, Jeremy Culhane, Kam Patterson, and Veronika Slowikowska.
—Jillian Sederholm, EW.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Dallas Wings star Paige Bueckers will be one of its newcomers after signing a three-year deal with the league in April.
—Ben Pickman, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
More than just a coffee shop, Refuge has a workforce-development program to help newcomers get settled, connect with people, and learn skills to assist them in building new lives.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2025
Free for newcomers, $25 for others.
—La Jolla Light, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Sep. 2025
Fans can find more vegan, vegetarian, and health-conscious choices, such as those from newcomers Breadless and Cooking with Que.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 3 Sep. 2025
There are more than 150 partners signed onto this season’s SNF, nearly 40 of which are newcomers.
—Kelsey Sutton, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2025
Grief Is the Thing With Feathers starring two-time Academy Award nominee Benedict Cumberbatch, alongside newcomers Richard Boxall and Henry Boxall.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2025
Marshall will be joined by newcomers Tommy Brennan, Jeremy Culhane, Kam Patterson, and Veronika Slowikowska.
—Jillian Sederholm, EW.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for newcomers
Noun
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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,
11 Sep. 2025
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Instructors are on hand to teach novices.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
7 Sep. 2025
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Admire the sparkling water and salt marshes on courses designed by top architects for everyone from beginners to avid enthusiasts.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
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Resembling a minnow near the surface of the water, these rental boats come with easy instructions for beginners who are unfamiliar with how to operate the canal’s lock system along the way.—
Jason Mastrodonato,
Mercury News,
7 Sep. 2025
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To mark the start of Plebe Summer, approximately 1,200 plebes, or freshmen in the Class of 2029 take part in Induction Day which involves In-processing, medical exams, uniform fittings, haircuts, and learning to salute.—
Peter Aitken,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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Their lineup includes senior Emilie Lew, senior twins Polina and Sasha Briggs, sophomore Julia Cross and two strong freshmen.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
12 Sep. 2025
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Managers worry that apprentices may miss the chance to learn institutional best practices with each project outsourced.—
Srishti Gupta,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Sep. 2025
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Ritter says the company starts to see a return on investment in its apprentices by Year 3.—
Andy Tonsing,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Take this season’s inaugural Coach campaign, in which the brand starred five rookies -– Paige Bueckers, Hailey Van Lith, Aneesah Morrow, Kiki Iriafen and Sonia Citron.—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN Money,
11 Sep. 2025
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Typically, rookies take time to adjust and improve as the season goes on.—
Steve Bradshaw,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Newcomers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/newcomers. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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