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
Mavericks star rookie Cooper Flagg scored 12 points on 5-of-19 shooting after starting 1 for 10.
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CBS News, 31 Mar. 2026
Furthermore, his 2018 Topps Chrome rookie card in Gem Mint PSA 10 condition has risen 89% in value, now selling for over $900 — up from under $200 in December 2024.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
And his 2018 Topps Chrome rookie card (Gem Mint PSA 10) is now selling for over $900 — up from under $200 in December 2024.
—Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 31 Mar. 2026
Netflix has given a second season renewal to Age of Attraction after the dating reality series strongly hooked with viewers after a March 25 rookie season wrap.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 31 Mar. 2026
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CBS News, 31 Mar. 2026
Furthermore, his 2018 Topps Chrome rookie card in Gem Mint PSA 10 condition has risen 89% in value, now selling for over $900 — up from under $200 in December 2024.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
And his 2018 Topps Chrome rookie card (Gem Mint PSA 10) is now selling for over $900 — up from under $200 in December 2024.
—Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 31 Mar. 2026
Netflix has given a second season renewal to Age of Attraction after the dating reality series strongly hooked with viewers after a March 25 rookie season wrap.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rookie
Noun
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After years of working in his garden, the former novice has figured out what grows well in his yard’s different spots.—
Lisa Boone,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2026
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In China, OpenClaw has received a particularly fervent welcome among AI enthusiasts and novices alike.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
29 Mar. 2026
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Apple GarageBand is a powerful, beginner-friendly free DAW for Mac that makes creating, recording, and learning music easy without sacrificing essential features.—
Jamie Lendino,
PC Magazine,
31 Mar. 2026
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Contestants range from beginners to experienced builders, offering a cross-section of skill levels that reflect how cosplay develops over time.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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One of those freshman moving in is Jocelyn Monroe, who is making a difference from the circle.—
Charles Baggarly
April 2,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Apr. 2026
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Georgetown, led by junior center Patrick Ewing and freshman forward Reggie Williams, beats Houston 84-75 to win the NCAA championship in Seattle.—
Senior Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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And while Harrell continues his rehab, newcomer Cole Gonzales has been working with the first team, along with returner Grayson Loftis, who started seven games last season.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
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But Bummer got out of the inning, and newcomer Osvaldo Bido (1-0) struck out the side in the ninth.—
Chad Bishop,
AJC.com,
29 Mar. 2026
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After spending years developing the Fermilab Holometer, an instrument designed to understand what space and time are made of, Kamai returned to her spiritual roots in Hawaii as an apprentice navigator and crew member of a voyaging canoe.—
Deepa Bharath,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2026
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Seeing red Details are still scarce, but Lucas’ idea for his Sequel Trilogy would rediscover Maul as a Crime Boss, based in Coruscant, along with his apprentice, Darth Talon.—
Daryl Baxter,
Space.com,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Rookie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rookie. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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