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
Maresco novices need not apply.
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Guy Lodge, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
The technology is producing a generation of eternal novices, unable to think or perform for themselves.
—Ashanty Rosario, The Atlantic, 3 Sep. 2025
Multipath Corrections Once again, the novice consumer believes Global Positioning Systems (GPS) have long been solved.
—Steve Tengler, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Even novice bakers will be able to whip up this pie recipe with ease.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 1 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for novice
Guy Lodge, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
The technology is producing a generation of eternal novices, unable to think or perform for themselves.
—Ashanty Rosario, The Atlantic, 3 Sep. 2025
Multipath Corrections Once again, the novice consumer believes Global Positioning Systems (GPS) have long been solved.
—Steve Tengler, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Even novice bakers will be able to whip up this pie recipe with ease.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 1 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for novice
Recent Examples of Synonyms for novice
Noun
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NurPhoto via Getty Images Arizona’s Horseshoe Bend Trail is the second-best hiking trail for beginners, the InsureMyTrip study says.—
Gary Stoller,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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At Coler Mountain Bike Preserve, the 19 miles of challenging trails (ranging from the beginner-friendly Family Flow to experts-only Drop the Hammer, which includes a 12-foot plunge) aren’t the only attractions.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
15 Sep. 2025
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Other pros, including Gleb Savchenko, Ezra Sosa, and newcomer Jan Ravnik, appear to be single this season—but as past seasons have shown, the ballroom has a way of sparking unexpected connections.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Classic black and stainless steel are taking a backseat to bold, bright hues as kitchenware brands—including stalwarts such as Le Creuset and KitchenAid, as well as newcomers like Great Jones and Caraway—embrace color in the kitchen.—
Heather Riske,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 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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While making a rookie wage of $390,000 with the Seattle Seahawks, Wilson beat out veteran Matt Flynn, who had just signed for a free-agent guarantee of $10 million.—
Ian O'Connor,
New York Times,
11 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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The 1994 freshman class had 87 members — 73 Republicans against 14 Democrats.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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The two met in freshman year in the dorms and quickly became inseparable.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Novice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/novice. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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