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as in novice
a person who is just starting out in a field of activity
although I worked with film for years, I'm just a babe as far as digital photography is concerned
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as in baby
a recently born person
a babe in arms, too young even to crawl
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as in goddess
slang
a lovely woman
a celebrity magazine describing her as "a total babe"
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as in doll
slang
a physically attractive person
an ad for a beach resort depicting tanned babes of both sexes
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Recent Examples of babe
Herb had only one requirement for all his publications — hot-looking babes on the cover every month, no matter what the subject.
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Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 25 Jan. 2025
Naturepedic Wake up, babe, the Naturepedic 20% off sale just kicked off.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 1 Dec. 2024
But the culinary star was the authentic Jamaican food that tasted like somebody’s grandma made it, especially the oxtails that were as good as my Jamaican husband’s — sorry, babe.
—Sheryl Nance-Nash, Travel + Leisure, 30 Dec. 2024
And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.
—The Editors, National Review, 25 Dec. 2024
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Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 25 Jan. 2025
Naturepedic Wake up, babe, the Naturepedic 20% off sale just kicked off.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 1 Dec. 2024
But the culinary star was the authentic Jamaican food that tasted like somebody’s grandma made it, especially the oxtails that were as good as my Jamaican husband’s — sorry, babe.
—Sheryl Nance-Nash, Travel + Leisure, 30 Dec. 2024
And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.
—The Editors, National Review, 25 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for babe
Noun
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In the film, former Olympian Irving Blitzer, played by the late actor, coaches a novice four-man bobsleigh team from Jamaica.—
Sharareh Drury,
People.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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Mood and well-being of novice open water swimmers and controls during an introductory outdoor swimming programme: A feasibility study Biology.—
Sara Novak,
Discover Magazine,
27 Mar. 2025
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Now, imagine having four babies at almost 100 years old.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2025
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She was killed, but her baby was spared any injury — and all of it was captured by a police street camera.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2025
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This powerful Greek name actually stems from Demeter, a Greek goddess.—
Lydia Wang,
Parents,
27 Mar. 2025
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Across the lobby, a stone fireplace featured a sculpted image of the Hawaiian volcano goddess Pele inset in the rock.—
Robert Annis,
Outside Online,
21 Mar. 2025
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The company also totes the American Girl dolls in its portfolio.—
Jenny Goldsberry,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Apr. 2025
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According to Mattel, the team worked closely with James to personalize the doll's outfit.—
Annabelle Canela,
Parents,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Some drivers cost less than $10, but these are entirely meant for beginners.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2025
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Texas Hold’em Poker Lessons for Beginners Monday (weekly) from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. This beginner’s class is designed to teach the fundamentals of Texas Hold’em in a fun and engaging environment.—
Kris Slugg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Mar. 2025
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The dangers of children having phones at school is another issue the show tackles, albeit subtly.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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Born in Georgia, Ridley was the seventh of eight children, and born on Dec. 21, 1952.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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While Jon is bound to leadership by a sense of duty, Daenerys sees herself as a liberator, a queen steeped in moral righteousness who freed slaves across the sea for the greater good.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
14 July 2017
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THE TRENDSETTER Salt & Straw is the homecoming queen of ice cream in LA.—
Cole Kazdin,
Los Angeles Magazine,
14 July 2017
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But don’t despair, my scarred and scarring lovelies.—
Matt Thompson,
Spin,
10 Sep. 2023
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Serve these layered lovelies in old-fashioned glasses to make the treat extra special.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 July 2023
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“Babe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/babe. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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