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
The winners will receive a cash prize in the professional, novice and military categories, according to the reports.
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Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 24 July 2025
When the system was ready, Kim’s team put it through a training phase that looked a bit like mentoring a novice human doctor.
—Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 21 July 2025
Traditional cover bands, with deep and varied repertoires, and often encountered by chance in bars or at weekend civic festivals, can be great entrées to the live-music experience for the novice concertgoer or casual fan.
—Matt Sebastian, Denver Post, 29 July 2025
This is a whisky that is perfect for both single malt novices and more experienced connoisseurs who are looking for an everyday sipper.
—Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
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Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 24 July 2025
When the system was ready, Kim’s team put it through a training phase that looked a bit like mentoring a novice human doctor.
—Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 21 July 2025
Traditional cover bands, with deep and varied repertoires, and often encountered by chance in bars or at weekend civic festivals, can be great entrées to the live-music experience for the novice concertgoer or casual fan.
—Matt Sebastian, Denver Post, 29 July 2025
This is a whisky that is perfect for both single malt novices and more experienced connoisseurs who are looking for an everyday sipper.
—Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for novice
Noun
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Great for beginners and experts, both Japanese and German engineering techniques combine to create a durable knife that will last a lifetime.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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HelloFresh is best suited to beginner and intermediate cooks looking to up their skillset and creativity in the kitchen while adding new flavors, cooking methods, and recipes to their arsenal (without having to grocery shop or take a cooking class).—
Betty Gold Kider,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
4 Aug. 2025
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Suarez then curled in a gorgeous cross to De Paul that the Argentine newcomer tucked away, marking his first goal since joining the Herons and negating Pumas attacker Jorge Ruvalcaba’s opener 11 minutes earlier.—
Franco Panizo,
Miami Herald,
7 Aug. 2025
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The newcomer first debuted at the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show on the Gold Coast in May, but will make its international premiere at the prestigious Cannes Yachting Festival this September.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
7 Aug. 2025
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Carroll, one of the game’s top entertainers, led the 2023 team to the pennant as a rookie and is having a fine season this year.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Aug. 2025
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Alt, who is coming off an outstanding rookie season and was a left tackle at Notre Dame, was replaced by veteran Trey Pipkins III.—
Jay Paris,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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This makes the credentials apprentices gain through them portable and recognizable to employers across the country.—
Karen Herson,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Several apprentices went on to spectacular careers on their own.—
Henry Wiencek
July 22,
Literary Hub,
22 July 2025
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Storr played his freshman year at St. John’s and one season at Wisconsin before arriving at KU.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
18 Aug. 2025
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Senior, 6’1, 220 Accolades: 3-star prospect and 3-year starter finished 2024 season with 133 tackles, including 13.5 TFL, 4.5 sacks, INT, fumble recovery for Class 7A regional finalist Broncos; freshman year reached state semifinals; Sun Sentinel first team All-County, ESPN Top 63; also runs track.—
Gary Curreri,
Sun Sentinel,
17 Aug. 2025
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“Novice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/novice. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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