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
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.
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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
Numerous cryptocurrency novices become bewildered by intricate decals and fluctuating percentages.
—Malana Vantyler, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
The simple controls and hints gallery are optimized for novices, while the advanced playing modes are better suited for seasoned players.
—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
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
Numerous cryptocurrency novices become bewildered by intricate decals and fluctuating percentages.
—Malana Vantyler, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
The simple controls and hints gallery are optimized for novices, while the advanced playing modes are better suited for seasoned players.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for novices
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These recipes are great for beginners learning how to cook chicken in a skillet, or for the more experienced chefs looking for new recipes to add to their weekly dinner rotation.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
13 May 2026
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Group of beginners, hobbyists and professionals who like to take and share photos.—
Staff Report,
Baltimore Sun,
13 May 2026
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That’s a huge advantage for these newcomers.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
11 May 2026
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Proctor bragged about properly hydrating himself before practice, which is something past and present Dolphins coaches and trainers annually lecture the newcomers about to avoid dehydration, and the use of intravenous fluids.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
10 May 2026
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Prime Minister Keir Starmer meets construction apprentices during a visit to London South Bank Technical College on May 12, 2026 in London, England.—
Frank Andrews,
CBS News,
12 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
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A lot of the other seniors on this team were on varsity or JV as freshmen that year.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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The women’s team looks to have mostly transfers while the men’s team will feature eight freshmen.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
14 May 2026
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Sennecke’s big postseason continues With a goal in his fourth consecutive game, Sennecke joined Auston Matthews, Nicklas Backstrom and Logan Couture as rookies with four-game goal streaks in the playoffs over the last 25 years.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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Tabor called it a numbers game, as the team opted to squeeze additional undrafted rookies onto the roster.—
David Furones,
Sun Sentinel,
13 May 2026
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“Novices.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/novices. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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