newcomer
noun
new·com·er
ˈnü-ˌkə-mər 
ˈnyü-
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he's a newcomer to ice hockey
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Taylor-Johnson and newcomer Alfie Williams must journey from their island haven into the continent.
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Matt Donnelly, Variety, 1 Apr. 2025
Because so many people move here for retirement, there are social groups designed specifically to attract newcomers.
—Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Watching Joel and Ellie is special in this season, but our community of Ellie and Dina [newcomer to the show Isabela Merced] is special.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 31 Mar. 2025
Its newcomers, Oklahoma and Texas, were part of this year’s field of 68.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2025
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Matt Donnelly, Variety, 1 Apr. 2025
Because so many people move here for retirement, there are social groups designed specifically to attract newcomers.
—Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Watching Joel and Ellie is special in this season, but our community of Ellie and Dina [newcomer to the show Isabela Merced] is special.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 31 Mar. 2025
Its newcomers, Oklahoma and Texas, were part of this year’s field of 68.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2025
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“Newcomer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/newcomer. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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newcomer
noun
new·com·er
ˈn(y)ü-ˌkəm-ər
1
: one recently arrived
2
: beginner
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