as in novices
a person who is just starting out in a field of activity
a virgin in the world of comedy clubs, he's still learning to deal with hecklers
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Recent Examples of virgins
According to Castro, nuns, who were supposed to be professional virgins—no Duke of Monmouth for them—could try bloodletting or enemas for a cure.
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Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 27 Sep. 2025
Predictably, the hubbub surrounding the photo was eventually framed as a war between uptight virgins and godless heathens, with a quieter contingent astounded only by the fact that this kind of marketing could still be so effective.
—Amanda Petrusich, New Yorker, 2 Sep. 2025
The regulars chuckled, the virgins-no-more cheered and, after some ground rules, the shuttle was off.
—Kylie Volavongsa, jsonline.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 27 Sep. 2025
Predictably, the hubbub surrounding the photo was eventually framed as a war between uptight virgins and godless heathens, with a quieter contingent astounded only by the fact that this kind of marketing could still be so effective.
—Amanda Petrusich, New Yorker, 2 Sep. 2025
The regulars chuckled, the virgins-no-more cheered and, after some ground rules, the shuttle was off.
—Kylie Volavongsa, jsonline.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for virgins
Noun
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Three-time Olympian Frank Masley designed the facility to be one of the few in the country where novices can try the sport.—
Ginger Crichton,
Midwest Living,
9 Jan. 2026
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Participants can sign up for individual classes or tracks for children 6 to 9 years old, adult novices, intermediate and advanced students, preprofessionals and professionals.—
Manuel Mendoza,
Dallas Morning News,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The balm improves accessibility for pro-level artistry and beginners.—
Essence,
Essence,
14 Jan. 2026
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The point is, vinyasa beginners and yogi pros alike can benefit from having a guide to what to wear to yoga class.—
Anna Moeslein,
Glamour,
13 Jan. 2026
Noun
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And many of those apprentices — in skilled trades, electricians, laborers, carpenters — are already at work strengthening and building the physical foundations of our state.—
Sacramento Bee staff,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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The apprentices shopped for and wrapped hundreds of presents for the students.—
Melinda Moore,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Adding another linebacker with starting experience at the Group of Five level would provide more stability to that position, as TCU will be leaning on Carroll, Short, reserve Michael Teason and a bunch of redshirt freshmen next season if things remain the same.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Jan. 2026
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His progress is similar to that of other freshmen given opportunities to produce immediately.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Several Icons work alongside newcomers, assisting with citizenship applications and teaching music and language classes that preserve their community's cultural heritage.—
Sharon Chin,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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The participants include many of the club’s top prospects, along with several newcomers who have joined the Red Sox organization this offseason.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
8 Jan. 2026
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The Texans are deep at wide receiver with rookies Jayden Higgins and Jaylin Noel and veterans Christian Kirk and Xavier Hutchinson ready to take on bigger roles.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
14 Jan. 2026
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The fifth starter spot remains up for grabs with a slew of options including Kutter Crawford, Patrick Sandoval and Oviedo as well as rookies Payton Tolle and Connelly Early.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
14 Jan. 2026
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“Virgins.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/virgins. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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