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a person who is just starting out in a field of activity
a novice chess player
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Recent Examples of novices
The simple controls and hints gallery are optimized for novices, while the advanced playing modes are better suited for seasoned players.
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Bestreviews, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026
Still, this brand will never offer a barrel-proof release because the whole point of it is to be a lower proof whiskey that is accessible to novices and can still be used in cocktails.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 13 Apr. 2026
In his Saturday Night Live debut, Colman Domingo cements himself in that rarified class of novices whose technical lack of experience belies a natural understanding of stage gravitas and sketch comedy.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 11 Apr. 2026
In contrast, a study led by Active Site, a research nonprofit that studies the use of AI in synthetic biology, found that AI help did not lead to significant differences in the ability of novices to complete the complex workflow to produce a virus in a biosafety laboratory.
—Stephen D. Turner, The Conversation, 9 Apr. 2026
The beginners class is for novices 18 and older who want instruction and practice combined with play, according to the Dundee Township Park District website.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
One of those ethical hackers and researchers, Jamieson O’Reilly, told NBC News that the rise of AI coding agents threatened to create security vulnerabilities by giving coding novices significant public exposure without commensurate security expertise.
—Jared Perlo, NBC news, 7 Apr. 2026
In China, OpenClaw has received a particularly fervent welcome among AI enthusiasts and novices alike.
—CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2026
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, 26 Mar. 2026
Bestreviews, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026
Still, this brand will never offer a barrel-proof release because the whole point of it is to be a lower proof whiskey that is accessible to novices and can still be used in cocktails.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 13 Apr. 2026
In his Saturday Night Live debut, Colman Domingo cements himself in that rarified class of novices whose technical lack of experience belies a natural understanding of stage gravitas and sketch comedy.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 11 Apr. 2026
In contrast, a study led by Active Site, a research nonprofit that studies the use of AI in synthetic biology, found that AI help did not lead to significant differences in the ability of novices to complete the complex workflow to produce a virus in a biosafety laboratory.
—Stephen D. Turner, The Conversation, 9 Apr. 2026
The beginners class is for novices 18 and older who want instruction and practice combined with play, according to the Dundee Township Park District website.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
One of those ethical hackers and researchers, Jamieson O’Reilly, told NBC News that the rise of AI coding agents threatened to create security vulnerabilities by giving coding novices significant public exposure without commensurate security expertise.
—Jared Perlo, NBC news, 7 Apr. 2026
In China, OpenClaw has received a particularly fervent welcome among AI enthusiasts and novices alike.
—CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2026
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, 26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for novices
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That's a time-efficient way of improving your VO2 max, particularly for beginners.—
Teresa Maalouf,
Verywell Health,
17 Apr. 2026
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The best silver bar sizes for most beginners are 1-ounce and 10-ounce.—
Sharon Wu,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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On a training camp roster that features 11 newcomers to the Sun, Leger-Walker and Kneepkens came in with an instant chemistry and understanding of each other’s games that is helping their integration with the rest of the team.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
20 Apr. 2026
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After a turbulent 2025 season at the quarterback position, marred by injuries, shaky decision making, and constant pressure, the signal-caller room returns with valuable experience, bolstered by two newcomers who have already made a strong early impression.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Apr. 2026
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The Baptism of Christ is generally believed to have been completed by El Greco’s son and other apprentices in his workshop in the decade after the artist died.—
Leigh Anne Miller,
ARTnews.com,
20 Apr. 2026
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Art historians believe it was unfinished at the time El Greco died in 1614 and that it was completed by the painter’s son, Jorge Manuel, with help from other apprentices in El Greco’s workshop.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
17 Apr. 2026
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The Huskies’ have addressed key areas of need in signing Hines and Khamenia and are bringing in a pair of freshmen who can impact the rotation in Junior County and Colben Landrew, both four-star recruits ranked in the top-50 of their class.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
24 Apr. 2026
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Exciting freshmen Four-star recruit Terrious Favors arrived in Boise from Atlanta with plenty of hype.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
24 Apr. 2026
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Head coach Juan Carlos Amoros has leaned heavily on younger players to start the season, such as rookies Jordynn Dudley and Andrea Kitahata.—
Melanie Anzidei,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Murakami, who went 3 for 5, joined Montgomery, Matt Davidson (2017), Ron Kittle (1983) and Rich McKinney (1970) as the only rookies in White Sox history to hit a homer in four straight games.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2026
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