as in beginners
a person who is just starting out in a field of activity
a novice chess player
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Recent Examples of novices
To make the process even easier for novices, the M2 leverages AI to detect the type of materials inserted and automatically adjust the settings for cutting, engraving, or just scoring to make thinner materials easier to flex and fold.
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Andrew Liszewski, The Verge, 27 May 2026
In 2025, multiple AI developers imposed additional safeguards after internal testing revealed models could meaningfully aid novices in biological weapons development.
—Jordan Henry, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Mallory Menacker asked, referencing the 1992 movie in which a bunch of misfit kids go from hockey novices to improbable winners.
—Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2026
Perfect for birdwatching novices just starting their birding journeys—hence the name—the Rookie is frills-free and designed with beginners in mind.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 May 2026
Because George, portrayed by Hugh Jackman, routinely read mysteries to his charges before his sudden demise, these sheep aren’t complete novices, said Wilson Chapman in IndieWire.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 18 May 2026
Game after game, stadiums were filled to capacity, packed not only with tourists and die-hard fans but also with soccer novices who came out of curiosity and because tickets were relatively affordable, according to soccer historians.
—Juliana Kim, NPR, 9 May 2026
Both of the Broadway novices are proudly bearing souvenirs of other passion projects.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 30 Apr. 2026
Many of us, both novices and veterans alike, tend to use too much force when molding our patties.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 30 Apr. 2026
Andrew Liszewski, The Verge, 27 May 2026
In 2025, multiple AI developers imposed additional safeguards after internal testing revealed models could meaningfully aid novices in biological weapons development.
—Jordan Henry, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Mallory Menacker asked, referencing the 1992 movie in which a bunch of misfit kids go from hockey novices to improbable winners.
—Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2026
Perfect for birdwatching novices just starting their birding journeys—hence the name—the Rookie is frills-free and designed with beginners in mind.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 May 2026
Because George, portrayed by Hugh Jackman, routinely read mysteries to his charges before his sudden demise, these sheep aren’t complete novices, said Wilson Chapman in IndieWire.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 18 May 2026
Game after game, stadiums were filled to capacity, packed not only with tourists and die-hard fans but also with soccer novices who came out of curiosity and because tickets were relatively affordable, according to soccer historians.
—Juliana Kim, NPR, 9 May 2026
Both of the Broadway novices are proudly bearing souvenirs of other passion projects.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 30 Apr. 2026
Many of us, both novices and veterans alike, tend to use too much force when molding our patties.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for novices
Noun
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Zone 2 is still well-suited for beginners, older adults, and injury recovery.—
Allison Palmer
June 2,
Charlotte Observer,
2 June 2026
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Nakamoto cautions against beginners trying peel-and-stick wallpaper and flooring.—
Sarah Everett,
The Spruce,
2 June 2026
Noun
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Many of these Catholic newcomers, fleeing famine and persecution, were disparaged as poor, illiterate and superstitious.—
Matthew Smith,
The Conversation,
8 June 2026
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After the game, roughly half of the Inter Miami players, mostly newcomers and younger players, went over toward the North stands, applauded and paid tribute to La Familia.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
8 June 2026
Noun
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For one year as well, apprentices stay protected, working with a senior employee to avoid burning out.—
Megan Shinn,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
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Arthur Bryant’s and Gates Bar-B-Q, whose origins can be traced back to Henry Perry through his apprentices decades ago.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
4 May 2026
Noun
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Hughes and Brindley were freshmen together at Michigan.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
30 May 2026
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Colleges and universities looking at D203 transcripts and seeing freshmen started high school with a second year of language or advanced math already assume the district offers a rigorous academic course load, Willard said.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2026
Noun
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Everyone likes to make money, rookies and elderly owners alike, and the way to make money is to play.—
Dan Shanoff,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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This Dolphins team features 25 rookies and 49 players with less than three years of NFL experience, many of whom were signed on one-year deals that pay the NFL minimum.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
2 June 2026
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“Novices.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/novices. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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