as in novice
a person who is just starting out in a field of activity
although our son is only a beginner at swimming, he is making excellent progress
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Recent Examples of beginner
For beginners, starting with a harness made from durable, adjustable, and easy to clean material is key.
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Sofia Barrett-Ibarria, Them, 8 Jan. 2025
Registration underway for new adult pickleball leagues Naperville Park District is offering new adult pickleball leagues for players based on skill level, with options for advanced beginner, intermediate and advanced.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2025
Amazon has a compact rolling compost bin that’s easy to use and affordable for beginner composters.
—Christopher Murray, Fox News, 4 Jan. 2025
The Situational Leadership model remains a timeless framework: • For beginners or juniors, focus on providing clear direction, support and modeling.
—Inga Bielińska, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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Sofia Barrett-Ibarria, Them, 8 Jan. 2025
Registration underway for new adult pickleball leagues Naperville Park District is offering new adult pickleball leagues for players based on skill level, with options for advanced beginner, intermediate and advanced.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2025
Amazon has a compact rolling compost bin that’s easy to use and affordable for beginner composters.
—Christopher Murray, Fox News, 4 Jan. 2025
The Situational Leadership model remains a timeless framework: • For beginners or juniors, focus on providing clear direction, support and modeling.
—Inga Bielińska, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for beginner
Recent Examples of Synonyms for beginner
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Entering the retail space as novices forced these bottle shop owners to face a steep learning curve.Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 14 Jan. 2025
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Only novices believe that a system will work flawlessly.Joshua Rothman, The New Yorker, 14 Jan. 2025
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Torres is a newcomer to the Golden Globes — and may also be so for American audiences.Jack Smart, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
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Trump was also a relative newcomer to the GOP power structure who had a bad relationship with top Republican congressional leaders during the 2016 primaries.W. James Antle III, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 4 Jan. 2025
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That was Daniels’ fifth game-winning drive of his rookie season, including his Hail Mary heroism to beat the Bears on the final play in Week 8.Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025
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Those teams, notably outside the New York and Los Angeles big-market orbit, seem content to rely on rookies paid at the 2025 minimum of $760,000.Dan Schlossberg, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
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In Part 1 of an exclusive interview, Brian shared the incredible journey that led him here—starting as a chemist for a dental company, moving into the labs of William Grant & Sons, and eventually becoming the apprentice and successor of the legendary Malt Master, David Stewart.Noel Burgess, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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Inside, the past and the present merge for her former master to provide Ahsoka with some sage advice and the necessary skills to pass on her knowledge to her own apprentice, Sabine Wren.Jeff Spry, Space.com, 21 Dec. 2024
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Other freshman senators were sworn in on Jan. 3, the first day of the new Congress, but Justice stayed behind in West Virginia to simplify the transition of power to his successor, Gov. Patrick Morrisey (R-WV).David Sivak, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 14 Jan. 2025
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His personal-best 27 points (18 in the second half) were the most by a Maryland freshman since Justin Jackson’s 28 against the Golden Gophers on Jan. 28, 2017.Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 14 Jan. 2025
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“Beginner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beginner. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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