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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
It’s been 35 years since the babes and bros of Baywatch bounded onto America’s TV screens.
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John Russell, Peoplemag, 22 Sep. 2024
Strawberry babe Maybe dressing up as a strawberry for Halloween hadn’t crossed your mind.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 3 Oct. 2024
These lunar babes change their attitude daily, collect meaningful items (Mr. Heckles is a hoarder) and protect their dwellings at any cost.
—Lisa Stardust, Peoplemag, 22 Sep. 2024
Neil Mockford Kate Moss was particularly into the look: a cursory search through Getty Images will reveal hundreds of images of the model cavorting around London with silk things knotted at the chest like a charming Left-Bank babe.
—Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 27 Sep. 2024
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John Russell, Peoplemag, 22 Sep. 2024
Strawberry babe Maybe dressing up as a strawberry for Halloween hadn’t crossed your mind.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 3 Oct. 2024
These lunar babes change their attitude daily, collect meaningful items (Mr. Heckles is a hoarder) and protect their dwellings at any cost.
—Lisa Stardust, Peoplemag, 22 Sep. 2024
Neil Mockford Kate Moss was particularly into the look: a cursory search through Getty Images will reveal hundreds of images of the model cavorting around London with silk things knotted at the chest like a charming Left-Bank babe.
—Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 27 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for babe
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The historic moment summoned bandana loyalists and Willie novices alike.Emiliano Tahui Gómez, Austin American-Statesman, 25 Nov. 2024
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Found in the Brazilian savannas, this terrestrial tarantula is a favorite among both novice and seasoned keepers for its manageable size and temperament.Scott Travers, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024
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Their selection of products includes maternity pillows, breast pumps, nursing bras, baby monitors, baby sound machines, and more.Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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Her mother didn’t like the feeling of the baby moving inside her, and didn’t have a baby shower, according to Blanchard.Scarlett Harris, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
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The original Moana film is inspired by Polynesian myths, and is about strong-willed Moana, who is the daughter of a village chief chosen by the ocean to reunite a mystical relic with the goddess Te Fiti.Ally Neagen, Glamour, 2 Dec. 2024
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The film is set in ancient Polynesia and focuses on the character of Moana as a young girl chosen by the ocean to reunite a relic with the goddess Te Fiti.Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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Advertisement Mattel moved to pull the dolls from online retailers and stores including Target, one of Universal’s retail partners on the movie.Stacy Perman, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
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The mistake appeared on the singing dolls based on Wicked's main characters Elphaba and Glinda, played by Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande in the film.Rachel Raposas, People.com, 4 Dec. 2024
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This cute kit will help beginner stargazers get started.Sara Coughlin, SELF, 3 Dec. 2024
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And despite the fancy names, each recipe is easy enough for beginners and wraps up in about 30 minutes, all without compromising on flavor.Jenifer Calle, Glamour, 2 Dec. 2024
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The man was later pronounced dead, according to officials, and the Maryland State Police Aviation Command flew the 43-year-old woman and a 4-year-old child to Shock Trauma in Baltimore.Todd Karpovich, Baltimore Sun, 5 Dec. 2024
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Duff, 37, is currently focusing on her four children after welcoming a daughter, Townes, with husband Matthew Koma less than a year ago in May 2024.Liza Esquibias, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024
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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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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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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 17 Dec. 2024.
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