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 trailing tropical plant is easy to care for and adapts well to various environments, suitable for both novice and experienced gardeners.
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Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 7 Jan. 2026
Republican Arnold Schwarzenegger, by contrast, was a novice candidate who ran for governor on a whim.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2026
Most of the 31 playoff novices — accounting for roughly 58% of the 53-man roster — were along for the entire ride and played key roles in helping to get Carolina to the postseason.
—Mike Kaye
january 6, Charlotte Observer, 6 Jan. 2026
The plan calls for three new ski hills and a bunny hill for novice skiers and snowboarders, utilizing existing hills on the property near Fourmile Creek.
—Kate Kealey, Des Moines Register, 6 Jan. 2026
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Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 7 Jan. 2026
Republican Arnold Schwarzenegger, by contrast, was a novice candidate who ran for governor on a whim.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2026
Most of the 31 playoff novices — accounting for roughly 58% of the 53-man roster — were along for the entire ride and played key roles in helping to get Carolina to the postseason.
—Mike Kaye
january 6, Charlotte Observer, 6 Jan. 2026
The plan calls for three new ski hills and a bunny hill for novice skiers and snowboarders, utilizing existing hills on the property near Fourmile Creek.
—Kate Kealey, Des Moines Register, 6 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for novice
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The point is, vinyasa beginners and yogi pros alike can benefit from having a guide to what to wear to yoga class.—
Anna Moeslein,
Glamour,
13 Jan. 2026
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Las Coladas Trail is a fan favorite, allowing hikers to walk across ancient lava flows on a beginner-friendly hike (roughly a mile round trip).—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Jan. 2026
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Several Icons work alongside newcomers, assisting with citizenship applications and teaching music and language classes that preserve their community's cultural heritage.—
Sharon Chin,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Morgan Stanley currently doesn't crack the top-10 list of ETF issuers, according to data compiled by Bloomberg Intelligence, and commands fewer assets in the space than newcomers such as Neos Investments, which got its start in 2022.—
Vildana Hajric Bloomberg,
Arkansas Online,
7 Jan. 2026
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McMillan did not surpass the 100-yard rushing mark in any of the remaining games in his rookie season.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
10 Jan. 2026
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Kings rookie and former Stanford star Maxime Raynaud had eight points and seven rebounds while playing in front of many friends.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026
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Yorath enjoyed a glittering playing career after joining Leeds as a teenage apprentice, appearing 198 times for the club and playing in the European Cup, FA Cup, and European Cup Winners’ Cup finals.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
9 Jan. 2026
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And many of those apprentices — in skilled trades, electricians, laborers, carpenters — are already at work strengthening and building the physical foundations of our state.—
Sacramento Bee staff,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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His strength on defense was particularly impressive for a freshman, as TCU big men Xavier Edmonds and David Punch struggled to create good looks inside the lane thanks in large part to the defense of Peat.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Jan. 2026
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Fellow true freshman Joshua Moore should be in line for a bigger role next season as well.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Novice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/novice. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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