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
Jonah Savaiinaea, who struggled massively as Miami’s rookie starting left guard, and Kion Smith as the only veteran offensive guard on the roster because Cole Strange, Larry Borum, and Daniel Brunskill are all impending free agents.
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Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 16 Feb. 2026
Achane, this offense’s best playmaker, who enters the final year of his rookie contract in 2026.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 16 Feb. 2026
But the Patriots should maximize their chances of a title when Maye is still on a rookie contract.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 16 Feb. 2026
Cornelius played in just one game for his rookie season, but could be a depth piece this coming season.
—Joseph Hoyt, Dallas Morning News, 16 Feb. 2026
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Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 16 Feb. 2026
Achane, this offense’s best playmaker, who enters the final year of his rookie contract in 2026.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 16 Feb. 2026
But the Patriots should maximize their chances of a title when Maye is still on a rookie contract.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 16 Feb. 2026
Cornelius played in just one game for his rookie season, but could be a depth piece this coming season.
—Joseph Hoyt, Dallas Morning News, 16 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rookie
Noun
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Prepping a seating chart and staggering hot pot novices with pros can help guests feel taken care of.—
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Martha Stewart,
20 Feb. 2026
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The English landowner and novice farmer Jethro Tull hated the idea of giving seeds away to birds.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Suites with interconnecting doors across the balcony are a great choice for larger families, and most regular activities include child-friendly options, like the beginner’s surfing classes in calmer waves or toddler bikes for cycling along the nature reserve.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Feb. 2026
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Revelstoke Mountain Resort boasts the most vertical in North America (5,620 feet) and has a rugged feel with chutes and bowls up top and beginner-friendly terrain near the base.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Feb. 2026
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The pained look on the freshman’s face and the hush of the Galen Center in those first few seconds was enough to transport at least some of the USC faithful in the crowd back to last March, when Trojan superstar JuJu Watkins injured her knee not far from the same spot.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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But Stangel also praised Hale’s efforts defending Jillian Sanderson, Penn’s standout freshman guard.—
Michael Osipoff,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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For some newcomers to community engagement around immigration, joining such action gives them a sense of purpose and usefulness.—
Maura Fox,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Feb. 2026
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In January, the governor took the unusual step of snubbing Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller, a fellow Republican state officeholder, and throwing his support behind political newcomer Nate Sheets in the primary.—
John C. Moritz,
Austin American Statesman,
15 Feb. 2026
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At one station, three apprentices showed the congresswoman paper sketches of plumbing construction designs.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
15 Feb. 2026
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At one station, three apprentices showed the congresswoman paper sketches of plumbing construction designs.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Rookie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rookie. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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