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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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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.
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Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 27 Sep. 2024
If you’re tempted to wish Chappell Roan some good luck, babe, at the 2025 Grammys, save it.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 17 Sep. 2024
New parents know that the costs of having a brand-new babe quickly add up.
—Annie Blackman, Glamour, 31 Aug. 2024
Chappell Roan fans in Tennessee just got a little bit of good luck, babe.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 4 Sep. 2024
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Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 27 Sep. 2024
If you’re tempted to wish Chappell Roan some good luck, babe, at the 2025 Grammys, save it.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 17 Sep. 2024
New parents know that the costs of having a brand-new babe quickly add up.
—Annie Blackman, Glamour, 31 Aug. 2024
Chappell Roan fans in Tennessee just got a little bit of good luck, babe.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 4 Sep. 2024
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Under Macron’s presidency, which began in 2017 after his surprise victory as a 39-year-old political novice, France has sought to reclaim its place as a global center of culture.Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 9 Oct. 2024
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The appeal of visiting them will be obvious to serious ornithologists, but even novice bird-watchers or anyone who simply loves spending time in the great outdoors will appreciate these bird hot spots.David Escribano, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2024
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The birth of a pygmy hippo baby is a reason to celebrate considering the dwindling population.Amanda Kooser, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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The analysis of a six-year period showed a 30% decrease in obesity risk for babies conceived or born during rationing, with a faster increase in type 2 diabetes and hypertension in those after the sugar ration ended.Sam Tupper, CNN, 4 Nov. 2024
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On the first day, families gather to pray to the goddess Lakshmi, the deity of wealth and prosperity and then to Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles.Jade Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 31 Oct. 2024
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Fireworks and sparklers are often part of the celebrations, along with prayers and offerings to deities such as Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth.Lisa Wong Macabasco, Vogue, 31 Oct. 2024
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Advertisement Since then, every new release and restock of the plush dolls has sold out within minutes in stores and within seconds online.Andrea Chang, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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Piazza San Michele will also feature a life-sized replica of Young-hee, the giant doll that presides over the murderous game of Red Light, Green Light, the iconic scene from the smash hit Netflix show.John Bleasdale, Variety, 28 Oct. 2024
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GameMaker, a more polished experience for beginners and a smoother entry to console publishing, remains our Editors' Choice winner for consumer-level game development software.PCMAG, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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Walking is a great workout—especially for beginners.Amy Kwan, Verywell Health, 29 Oct. 2024
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Many families — 41 students total — living in Castro’s boundary send their children to other schools in the district.Jessica Seaman, The Denver Post, 9 Nov. 2024
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Loading your audio article SAN JOSE — Dozens of parents and their children gathered Thursday evening to protest potential closures in Berryessa Union School District and ask officials to consider alternative solutions for budget constraints.Caelyn Pender, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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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 17 Nov. 2024.
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