newcomer
noun
new·com·er
ˈnü-ˌkə-mər 
ˈnyü-
Synonyms
Examples of newcomer in a Sentence
he's a newcomer to ice hockey
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The mercurial population of the District of Columbia, with 8.48% of residents being newcomers, then North Dakota at 4.44%.
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Jonathan Lansner, Orange County Register, 1 Nov. 2024
Alongside Keoghan, another newcomer to the franchise is Jay Lycurgo, whose role is also undisclosed.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 1 Nov. 2024
Her departure set off a two-person race between Brent Blackaby, a relative political newcomer for Berkeley who is deeply engaged and rooted in the district, and Andy Katz, a long-time East Bay politician who moved to the district after Wengraf announced her retirement.
—East Bay Times Editorial, The Mercury News, 31 Oct. 2024
Amber Reign Smith as Rain Relative newcomer Amber Reign Smith plays Rain, one of Kimmie’s close friends who works with her at the club.
—Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 31 Oct. 2024
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Jonathan Lansner, Orange County Register, 1 Nov. 2024
Alongside Keoghan, another newcomer to the franchise is Jay Lycurgo, whose role is also undisclosed.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 1 Nov. 2024
Her departure set off a two-person race between Brent Blackaby, a relative political newcomer for Berkeley who is deeply engaged and rooted in the district, and Andy Katz, a long-time East Bay politician who moved to the district after Wengraf announced her retirement.
—East Bay Times Editorial, The Mercury News, 31 Oct. 2024
Amber Reign Smith as Rain Relative newcomer Amber Reign Smith plays Rain, one of Kimmie’s close friends who works with her at the club.
—Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 31 Oct. 2024
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newcomer
noun
new·com·er
ˈn(y)ü-ˌkəm-ər
1
: one recently arrived
2
: beginner
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