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
Mild discomfort, however, is a very common experience of novice exercisers.
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Masha Remskar, The Conversation, 23 Sep. 2025
Most of the garden participants are apartment dwellers living within a few blocks and are novice gardeners, Lewis said.
—Nicole Sours Larson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Sep. 2025
Rent bikes and pedal a portion of the car-free Norwottuck Rail Trail, gentle enough for novice cyclists.
—Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 20 Sep. 2025
For seasoned cooks and kitchen novices, cookbook author and nutritionist Robin Miller takes it back to basics with great, family-friendly recipes worth making over and over again.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 18 Sep. 2025
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Masha Remskar, The Conversation, 23 Sep. 2025
Most of the garden participants are apartment dwellers living within a few blocks and are novice gardeners, Lewis said.
—Nicole Sours Larson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Sep. 2025
Rent bikes and pedal a portion of the car-free Norwottuck Rail Trail, gentle enough for novice cyclists.
—Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 20 Sep. 2025
For seasoned cooks and kitchen novices, cookbook author and nutritionist Robin Miller takes it back to basics with great, family-friendly recipes worth making over and over again.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 18 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for novice
Noun
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Showcase the messy beginner stage, on social media, to your close circles of friends — not just the end product.—
Sinéad O'Sullivan,
CNBC,
3 Oct. 2025
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This form of exercise is suitable for all fitness levels, especially beginners.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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And jazz-pop newcomer Laufey has made her mark by blending timeless sounds with Gen Z realities, building a strong audience of fans of her work and admirers of her musical ability.—
Maura Johnston,
Rolling Stone,
7 Oct. 2025
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Forward and newcomer Kurtis MacDermid remains on the roster.—
Julian McKenzie,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Jovic, 22, has been eligible to sign a rookie-scale extension with the Heat since July 1.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
2 Oct. 2025
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Stout smiled and said he is challenged every week as a rookie, and the bigger the challenge, the better.—
Vic Tafur,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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He and his apprentices host glass- blowing classes on Fridays and Saturdays (reservation required), when guests can make anything from a bowl to a tumbler to an ornament.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
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The house’s historical and architectural value comes from its original creators—husband and wife Sheng Pao Sheng and Shao Fang Sheng, both former apprentices of Wright.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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Toney, a true freshman, leads the team with 22 catches and 268 yards with one touchdown catch.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
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Would Sanders be open to throwing the freshman into the fire on the road?—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Novice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/novice. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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