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
This is not a trip for novices, so the permitting process includes meeting park service standards for the skills to raft this river.
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Mindy Sink, Denver Post, 2 Apr. 2025
This timepiece, the GMT-Master (or GMT-Master II), has proliferated through the zeitgeist to such an extent that even horological novices are at least remotely familiar with it.
—Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 28 Mar. 2025
The key takeaway: AI Agents Will Happen The strategy provides elements for sophisticated developers, novice designers, and employees who must find and use agents to improve their workflow.
—Maribel Lopez, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
The massive swells are caused by the deepwater reefs, not recommended for novice surfers or swimmers.
—Mariette Williams, AFAR Media, 7 Apr. 2025
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Mindy Sink, Denver Post, 2 Apr. 2025
This timepiece, the GMT-Master (or GMT-Master II), has proliferated through the zeitgeist to such an extent that even horological novices are at least remotely familiar with it.
—Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 28 Mar. 2025
The key takeaway: AI Agents Will Happen The strategy provides elements for sophisticated developers, novice designers, and employees who must find and use agents to improve their workflow.
—Maribel Lopez, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
The massive swells are caused by the deepwater reefs, not recommended for novice surfers or swimmers.
—Mariette Williams, AFAR Media, 7 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for novice
Recent Examples of Synonyms for novice
Noun
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The basic 6- to 8-inch chef knife works best for most people, especially for beginners.—
Molly Higgins,
Wired News,
2 May 2025
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This Dungeons and Dragons Starter Bundle combines some essential materials for new players to get started, including premade character sheets, an introductory rule book, a super-easy first campaign, and dice, making an otherwise complicated game a lot easier to understand for tweens or beginners.—
Anja Webb,
Parents,
30 Apr. 2025
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The increase was mainly a result of the massive influx of out-of-state newcomers sparked by the rise of remote work, which allowed many Americans to relocate to more affordable, more livable cities and turn their back on expensive metropolises.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Apr. 2025
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First as Jacques Demy’s Madonna figure in The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (1964), then in films by Truffaut, Polanski, and Buñuel, then during her stint in Hollywood and her later career as Andre Téchiné’s muse and inspiration to Millennial newcomers, Deneuve embodies a leftist French cinema ideal.—
Armond White,
National Review,
23 Apr. 2025
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After three years at UNC, Jordan was the third pick in the 1984 NBA Draft and was paid $555,000 by the Bulls during his rookie season.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Landing in Cleveland would be a poor outcome for Sanders, as the team isn't currently built to uplift a rookie passer.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
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The show, which will tell the story of Maul teaching an apprentice, will debut in 2026.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Apr. 2025
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Abrego Garcia remains in the US Over the next six years, Abrego Garcia is a full-time sheet metal apprentice and takes classes at the University of Maryland to get his journeyman license.—
George Petras,
USA Today,
7 Apr. 2025
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His early experience formed confidence and self-belief, reinforced by family in a way Donovan Leary remembers from carpools during their freshman year.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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The 6-foot-7 guard from Carmichael, Calif., played his freshman season at Stanford and averaged 7.8 points and 3.4 rebounds.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Novice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/novice. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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