first-time
adjective
1
: doing something for the first time
first-time homebuyers
a first-time visitor
a first-time author
2
: done for the first time
The punishment for a first-time offense of this kind is a fine.
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Blomquist said Gustavsson being a first-time dad during the 2022-23 season impacted him — mostly in a positive way, in putting the game in perspective, but also there was an adjustment to Gustavsson’s routine.
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Joe Smith, New York Times, 22 May 2025
Both the Jaguars and the Bears feature first-time head coaches.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 22 May 2025
Funds can be used tax-free for higher education, post-secondary credentials, small business loans, or first-time home purchases.
—Brian Menickella, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
Another popular and lower-elevation option for first-time visitors is to take a National Park Service school bus–style shuttle into the park.
—Chloe Arrojado, AFAR Media, 21 May 2025
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Joe Smith, New York Times, 22 May 2025
Both the Jaguars and the Bears feature first-time head coaches.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 22 May 2025
Funds can be used tax-free for higher education, post-secondary credentials, small business loans, or first-time home purchases.
—Brian Menickella, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
Another popular and lower-elevation option for first-time visitors is to take a National Park Service school bus–style shuttle into the park.
—Chloe Arrojado, AFAR Media, 21 May 2025
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“First-time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/first-time. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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