as in beginner
a person who is just starting out in a field of activity
a novice chess player
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Recent Examples of novice
Sula’s Astrid is a criminal psychologist, who’s sharp, funny and idealistic, and though a novice to the spy game, a natural.
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Denise Petski, Deadline, 4 May 2026
Many of us, both novices and veterans alike, tend to use too much force when molding our patties.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 30 Apr. 2026
Both of the Broadway novices are proudly bearing souvenirs of other passion projects.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 30 Apr. 2026
Numerous cryptocurrency novices become bewildered by intricate decals and fluctuating percentages.
—Malana Vantyler, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
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Denise Petski, Deadline, 4 May 2026
Many of us, both novices and veterans alike, tend to use too much force when molding our patties.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 30 Apr. 2026
Both of the Broadway novices are proudly bearing souvenirs of other passion projects.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 30 Apr. 2026
Numerous cryptocurrency novices become bewildered by intricate decals and fluctuating percentages.
—Malana Vantyler, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for novice
Recent Examples of Synonyms for novice
Noun
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From a six-room farmhouse in Maine to a clifftop institute in Big Sur, the country offers options that range from gentle and beginner-friendly to fitness-focused and famously demanding.—
Lauren Schuster,
Charlotte Observer,
11 May 2026
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One option is the Akaso 360 Action Camera aimed at the budget-conscious beginner.—
David Szondy
May 09,
New Atlas,
9 May 2026
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There’s also category newcomer Kevin Hart, whose Funny AF crowned its inaugural winner this week.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
10 May 2026
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Proctor bragged about properly hydrating himself before practice, which is something past and present Dolphins coaches and trainers annually lecture the newcomers about to avoid dehydration, and the use of intravenous fluids.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
10 May 2026
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With the center unavailable on Pavel Mintyukov’s first-period slashing penalty against Vegas star Mitch Marner, rookie Tim Washe played with both Killorn and Granlund.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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Joey Cantillo pitched six scoreless innings, rookie Travis Bazzana capped a five-run third inning with a two-run double and the Cleveland Guardians defeated the Angels 7-2 on Monday night.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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Nineteen-year-old James Shavers is one of the pre-apprentices at Prosperity Building Futures Trades & Entrepreneurship Training Center.—
Suzanne Le Mignot,
CBS News,
7 May 2026
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Todd Dillender, chief operating officer at Caliber Collision, a chain of auto body repair shops headquartered near Dallas, said his company had been running an apprentice program for years to try and replace their aging workforce.—
James Osborne,
Houston Chronicle,
6 May 2026
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In South Shore League play, freshman Derrick O’Neal drove in the game-winning RBI with his first career varsity hit, as Abington overcame an eight-run deficit in the seventh inning to knock off Carver in extras, 12-10.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
8 May 2026
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One in eight freshmen at UC San Diego requires special remedial math classes just to catch up.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
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“Novice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/novice. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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