as in beginner
a person who is just starting out in a field of activity
a novice chess player
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of novice
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, 29 Oct. 2025
Even the astrological novice knows that Geminis are the twins of the zodiac, representing varying personas.
—Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
Poway not only has 19 players on the varsity, but another 19 played junior varsity after 60 showed up for tryouts, leaving Arnold looking to add a freshman/novice program for those who have never played before.
—Steve Brand, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Oct. 2025
Santos was the Republican political novice who shocked everyone by winning a House seat in a traditionally Democratic New York district — and who was then promptly revealed as having fabricated virtually his entire personal, educational and business history.
—St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Twin Cities, 24 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for novice
Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Even the astrological novice knows that Geminis are the twins of the zodiac, representing varying personas.
—Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
Poway not only has 19 players on the varsity, but another 19 played junior varsity after 60 showed up for tryouts, leaving Arnold looking to add a freshman/novice program for those who have never played before.
—Steve Brand, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Oct. 2025
Santos was the Republican political novice who shocked everyone by winning a House seat in a traditionally Democratic New York district — and who was then promptly revealed as having fabricated virtually his entire personal, educational and business history.
—St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Twin Cities, 24 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for novice
Recent Examples of Synonyms for novice
Noun
-
Mountaineering expedition companies describe Mount Yalung Ri, located in eastern Nepal’s Rolwaling Valley, as a peak suitable for beginners with no previous experience or for those acclimatizing for higher summits of the Himalayas, which can tower above 8,000 meters.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
-
It’s considered suitable for beginners with no previous experience climbing high mountains.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
-
Trump endorsed Youngkin in his 2021 contest against Democrat Terry McAuliffe, but the Republican newcomer avoided appearing with the then-former president and steered clear of his MAGA agenda to appeal to independent and suburban voters.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Nov. 2025
-
To replenish its roster, Auburn added numerous newcomers through the portal and recruiting, including transfers such as Keyshawn Hall and Keshawn Murphy, as well as freshmen like Kaden Magwood.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
-
The former Colorado standout began his rookie NFL season as the third quarterback on the Browns' depth chart.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
6 Nov. 2025
-
Or, will rookie receiver Matthew Golden become a bigger factor in Green Bay's offense?—
Jim Reineking,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
-
Related Articles The fashion coffee table book‘s 406 pages take readers on a journey, starting at the time when Louis Vuitton left his hometown of Jura, France and ventured to Paris, becoming a trunk maker’s apprentice.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
31 Oct. 2025
-
The Fire Cadet program, which is offered through the City of Milwaukee, is a two-year apprentice-style program for youth ages 17 to 19.—
Cathy Kozlowicz,
jsonline.com,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
-
The election night party was for the freshman Miami Congresswoman of Florida’s Congressional District 27 — a district with the largest share of Hispanic residents anywhere in the state — who danced her way past the treats, onto the makeshift stage to declare victory for a second term.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
-
Xochitl Gomez has been cast in CBS‘s freshman police procedural Boston Blue in a recurring role.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
7 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Novice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/novice. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share