novitiates

plural of novitiate

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for novitiates
Noun
  • 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, 18 Sep. 2025
  • Instructors are on hand to teach novices.
    Jason Ma, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • In the sub-alpine forest of Kachina Peak, a popular ski area, are Taos Ski Valley’s via ferrata routes for beginners and advanced climbers alike.
    AFAR Media, AFAR Media, 30 Sep. 2025
  • After a few tries, even beginners can pull cafe-quality espresso shots.
    Christopher Murray may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom., FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The house’s historical and architectural value comes from its original creators—husband and wife Sheng Pao Sheng and Shao Fang Sheng, both former apprentices of Wright.
    Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
  • That’s a key fact given that under labor law, unions represent employees—not independent contractors, interns, apprentices or some other designation short of employment.
    Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 30 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • For all these internet-savvy newcomers, though, making it to SNL is just the first part of the battle.
    David Sims, The Atlantic, 1 Oct. 2025
  • No word yet on roles to be played by the newcomers.
    Matt Grobar, Deadline, 1 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The Pioneers had a young squad with 14 sophomores or freshmen starting.
    Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Oct. 2025
  • Auburn also landed two of the top three junior-college transfers and two top-100 freshmen, an impressive reload following the best season in school history.
    CJ Moore, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Often, the preseason games allow coaches to give newer roster members, including rookies and offseason acquisitions, some playing time in a game setting.
    Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Oct. 2025
  • The Dolphins believe that playing with rookies has impacted him negatively.
    Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2025
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“Novitiates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/novitiates. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.

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