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
Among the newcomers is Alannah Keyser, a 21-year-old film school student at the University of Southern California.
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Allison Degrushe,
StyleCaster,
22 June 2026
But there’s no denying the global impact the newcomers had on the band, especially Nicks, who would go on to have a successful solo career as well.
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Suzanne Van Atten,
AJC.com,
21 June 2026
The completion of Gulf State Park’s many recreation areas, trails, and new lodge and cottages have only upped the ante for longtime visitors and newcomers.
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Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026
The cruise attracts both newcomers and repeat attendees, Hubbs said.
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Teresa Mull,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2026
Tom Hanks, Tim Allen and Joan Cusack all return to the voice cast, joined by newcomers Greta Lee, Keanu Reeves, Craig Robinson, Alan Cumming, Conan O’Brien and Bad Bunny.
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Jack Dunn,
Variety,
20 June 2026
Notably, two newcomers on this year’s list have fewer than 1,000 employees.
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Claire Zillman,
Fortune,
19 June 2026
The newcomers include Jovana Popovic from Serbia, Marine Dursus from France, who has not yet arrived, and Olivia Vukosa, from Croatia by way of Long Island Lutheran.
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Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
19 June 2026
Banquet halls were where a parcel could get dropped off to reach the airport or where Armenian newcomers could learn about resources for government assistance.
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Ani Duzdabanyan,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
Allison Degrushe,
StyleCaster,
22 June 2026
But there’s no denying the global impact the newcomers had on the band, especially Nicks, who would go on to have a successful solo career as well.
—
Suzanne Van Atten,
AJC.com,
21 June 2026
The completion of Gulf State Park’s many recreation areas, trails, and new lodge and cottages have only upped the ante for longtime visitors and newcomers.
—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026
The cruise attracts both newcomers and repeat attendees, Hubbs said.
—
Teresa Mull,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2026
Tom Hanks, Tim Allen and Joan Cusack all return to the voice cast, joined by newcomers Greta Lee, Keanu Reeves, Craig Robinson, Alan Cumming, Conan O’Brien and Bad Bunny.
—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
20 June 2026
Notably, two newcomers on this year’s list have fewer than 1,000 employees.
—
Claire Zillman,
Fortune,
19 June 2026
The newcomers include Jovana Popovic from Serbia, Marine Dursus from France, who has not yet arrived, and Olivia Vukosa, from Croatia by way of Long Island Lutheran.
—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
19 June 2026
Banquet halls were where a parcel could get dropped off to reach the airport or where Armenian newcomers could learn about resources for government assistance.
—
Ani Duzdabanyan,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for newcomers
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Aspiring nuns begin their training in this convent, and novices take their vows before being sent out to serve the community.
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This makes these spots good for young anglers and novices as well as those with mobility challenges.
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Each sits at a different performance level and price point, covering riders from complete beginners to older teens ready for more capable trail performance.
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Plus, check out more comfy running sneakers that are designed for long distances and walk-to-run beginners.
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Committed to Mark Few and Gonzaga for more than eight months, Johnson has a chance to become one of the better perimeter freshmen the Bulldogs have had in recent years.
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UConn brought in nine new players this offseason – seven transfers and two freshmen – after losing five to expiring eligibility and five more to the transfer portal.
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The location is intended to help students, technicians, apprentices, and engineers move directly into careers linked to quantum technologies.
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Regular midwives were primarily women, trained as apprentices but not institutionally educated.
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On Tuesday, the first round will take place as 30 rookies join the NBA.
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Starting immediately in the NBA happens to rookies who are either drafted in the top five or join organizations in full-rebuild mode.
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“Newcomers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/newcomers. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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