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
Phil and Renee Shafer are the owners of Cast + Clara Bell, a resource for both cast-iron novices and collectors.
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Kate Donovan, Martha Stewart, 29 Jan. 2026
Launched in 2019, Gotcha Matcha says its has something for matcha enthusiasts, novices and everyone in between.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 28 Jan. 2026
The musical is appropriate, Ashley said, for Dylan diehards or novices.
—Danielle Charbonneau, AJC.com, 27 Jan. 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 Jan. 2026
Both novices and longboarders hold high regard for this surfing mecca on account of its enticing long breakers, which provide hours of great wave riding.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Jan. 2026
Greenberg is one of 12 candidates running for mayor in 2026, many of whom are political novices — save for Louisville Metro Councilwoman Shameka Parrish-Wright, who previously ran against Greenberg in the 2022 Democratic primary.
—Killian Baarlaer, Louisville Courier Journal, 15 Jan. 2026
Three-time Olympian Frank Masley designed the facility to be one of the few in the country where novices can try the sport.
—Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 9 Jan. 2026
Participants can sign up for individual classes or tracks for children 6 to 9 years old, adult novices, intermediate and advanced students, preprofessionals and professionals.
—Manuel Mendoza, Dallas Morning News, 8 Jan. 2026
Kate Donovan, Martha Stewart, 29 Jan. 2026
Launched in 2019, Gotcha Matcha says its has something for matcha enthusiasts, novices and everyone in between.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 28 Jan. 2026
The musical is appropriate, Ashley said, for Dylan diehards or novices.
—Danielle Charbonneau, AJC.com, 27 Jan. 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 Jan. 2026
Both novices and longboarders hold high regard for this surfing mecca on account of its enticing long breakers, which provide hours of great wave riding.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Jan. 2026
Greenberg is one of 12 candidates running for mayor in 2026, many of whom are political novices — save for Louisville Metro Councilwoman Shameka Parrish-Wright, who previously ran against Greenberg in the 2022 Democratic primary.
—Killian Baarlaer, Louisville Courier Journal, 15 Jan. 2026
Three-time Olympian Frank Masley designed the facility to be one of the few in the country where novices can try the sport.
—Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 9 Jan. 2026
Participants can sign up for individual classes or tracks for children 6 to 9 years old, adult novices, intermediate and advanced students, preprofessionals and professionals.
—Manuel Mendoza, Dallas Morning News, 8 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for novices
Noun
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Group of beginners, hobbyists and professionals who like to take and share photos.—
Staff Report,
Baltimore Sun,
4 Feb. 2026
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Here’s how experts recommend beginners incorporate strength training into their exercise routines.—
Jamie Friedlander Serrano,
Time,
3 Feb. 2026
Noun
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At the film’s center are the lovably gruff duo Flic and Minna, played with precision and stiff-upper-lipped hilarity by newcomers Marni Duggan and Galaxie Clear respectively.—
Tomris Laffly,
Variety,
24 Jan. 2026
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With that in mind, our 10 favorite serum foundations—from heritage labels like Chanel to clean beauty cult-favorites and indie newcomers like Outside—In—for that your skin-but-better look, backed by the pros and Vogue beauty editors.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
23 Jan. 2026
Noun
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By drawing attention to practices at their most fragile moment, the USL is creating space for those interactions — enabling masters to teach and apprentices to learn.—
Kristin Houser,
Big Think,
29 Jan. 2026
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The pope, at this very moment, is having the fallen part of the Colosseum rebuilt; half a dozen mason’s apprentices, without any scaffolding, are righting the colossus on whose shoulders a nation, transformed into slave laborers, perished.—
Sean Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The Titans are one of the youngest teams in the Big West, with six freshmen and five sophomores.—
Brian Robin,
Oc Register,
28 Jan. 2026
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Two names to watch who aren’t on this list are freshmen Jay Timmons and Jordan Thomas.—
Cameron Teague Robinson,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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Demidov among rookies in points (44).—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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The 20-year-old Knueppel outpaced all rookies in total points (302), made field goals (105), 3-pointers (45) and free throws (47).—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Feb. 2026
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