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
But where one is fluent in the language of entertainment, the other now seated at the table is a novice in an industry that’s fraught with shady practices and constant change.
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Shirley Halperin, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2025
Recently re-branded from Fierce Grace, the studio has a fresh new look and energy, perfect for novices and hot yoga enthusiasts to work out in locations like NoMad, Lower East Side, Harlem, and the Financial District.
—Rana Good, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
In advance of his return to South Florida, Drucker, 41, answered a few questions about his life playing video games, some for the novice and some for the hardcore fans.
—Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 12 Apr. 2025
This is not a trip for novices, so the permitting process includes meeting park service standards for the skills to raft this river.
—Mindy Sink, Denver Post, 2 Apr. 2025
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Shirley Halperin, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2025
Recently re-branded from Fierce Grace, the studio has a fresh new look and energy, perfect for novices and hot yoga enthusiasts to work out in locations like NoMad, Lower East Side, Harlem, and the Financial District.
—Rana Good, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
In advance of his return to South Florida, Drucker, 41, answered a few questions about his life playing video games, some for the novice and some for the hardcore fans.
—Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 12 Apr. 2025
This is not a trip for novices, so the permitting process includes meeting park service standards for the skills to raft this river.
—Mindy Sink, Denver Post, 2 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for novice
Noun
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Take full advantage of the tax code and set yourself up for success with these five small-business tax tips for beginners.—
Vlad Rusz,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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More than 30 coin dealers will have high quality coins for the beginner to advanced collectors.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 May 2025
Noun
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Like Washington’s newcomers, Connecticut took Morrow (seventh) and Rivers (eighth) via back-to-back draft picks.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
18 May 2025
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Hartford Courant Headlining the Sun’s newcomers is eight-time All-Star Tina Charles, a familiar face for longtime fans of women’s basketball in Connecticut.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
18 May 2025
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Gardiner fit in on the top line perfectly, putting together an excellent rookie season bested only in points by Sarah Fillier.—
Hailey Salvian,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
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In the kinetic new underdog sports drama from director Joseph Kosinski (Top Gun: Maverick), a retired Formula One racer (Brad Pitt) takes a young rookie prodigy (Damson Idris) under his wing for the Apex Grand Prix team (APXGP).—
Ben Rosenstock,
Time,
16 May 2025
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Photo: Getty Images Each winter, Wright and his apprentices would caravan from Spring Green to Scottsdale to continue their work in warmer weather.—
Katherine McLaughlin,
Architectural Digest,
8 May 2025
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On her journey, Gerda makes friends with people, birds, beasts, and a kind witch, unaware that a hostile, unseen enemy – the Snow Queen and her devil apprentice, Louie – is watching her.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
7 May 2025
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One of the best freshmen in Southern California, Ayala went 7-3 with a 0.82 ERA in helping the Cougars win 12 of their last 13 games.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2025
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Bryce Underwood, the hyped freshman who’s vying for the top spot in Ann Arbor, could stand to have his coach alongside, especially if the Wolverines’ visit is selected to kick off under the lights.—
Mitch Sherman,
New York Times,
14 May 2025
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“Novice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/novice. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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