as in novice
a person who is just starting out in a field of activity
although a star in his old sport of basketball, he was still just a rookie as far as baseball was concerned
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Recent Examples of rookie
Already a respected Formula 1 veteran and one of the directors of the Grand Prix Drivers’ Association, the 27-year-old racer made time to speak with Robb Report about his performance so far this year, working with his new rookie teammate, and what his expectations are for Sunday.
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Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 2 May 2025
After missing the entire 2024 NFL season due to a knee injury and losing his rookie year, J.J. McCarthy seems headed towards being the starter for the Minnesota Vikings in 2025.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
Could that lead to rookie first-round pick Jaxson Dart seeing the field early?
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 1 May 2025
When Minnesota needed a jolt of energy, Finch turned to rookie wing Terence Shannon Jr.
So often, depth is thought of as a mode of spreading out minutes to keep players fresh.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 1 May 2025
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Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 2 May 2025
After missing the entire 2024 NFL season due to a knee injury and losing his rookie year, J.J. McCarthy seems headed towards being the starter for the Minnesota Vikings in 2025.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
Could that lead to rookie first-round pick Jaxson Dart seeing the field early?
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 1 May 2025
When Minnesota needed a jolt of energy, Finch turned to rookie wing Terence Shannon Jr.
So often, depth is thought of as a mode of spreading out minutes to keep players fresh.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rookie
Noun
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But former employees said the organization contributed hundreds of millions of dollars toward promoting novice teachers.—
Arthur Jones II,
ABC News,
6 May 2025
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Plus, its Smart Connect button and auto-protocol selection simplify the setup, even for VPN novices.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
5 May 2025
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Take full advantage of the tax code and set yourself up for success with these five small-business tax tips for beginners.—
Vlad Rusz,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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More than 30 coin dealers will have high quality coins for the beginner to advanced collectors.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 May 2025
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One of the best freshmen in Southern California, Ayala went 7-3 with a 0.82 ERA in helping the Cougars win 12 of their last 13 games.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2025
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Bryce Underwood, the hyped freshman who’s vying for the top spot in Ann Arbor, could stand to have his coach alongside, especially if the Wolverines’ visit is selected to kick off under the lights.—
Mitch Sherman,
New York Times,
14 May 2025
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The group is a mix of Met Gala veterans as well as newcomers.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
2 May 2025
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Art lovers of all kinds — from seasoned curators and collectors to newcomers — flock to New York City in May to experience the area’s vibrant art scene.—
Tanya Mohn,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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The rest of the cast will return, including new fan-favorite and Skoll apprentice, Shin Hati, played by Ivanna Sakhno.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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An impressive 93% of apprentices retain employment after completing an apprenticeship program.—
Portia Wu,
Baltimore Sun,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Rookie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rookie. Accessed 19 May. 2025.
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