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
This cute kit will help beginner stargazers get started.
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Sara Coughlin, SELF, 3 Dec. 2024
Its welcoming vibe is great for beginner skiers of all ages.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 2 Dec. 2024
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
Our absolute favorite machine for beginners has a substantial Black Friday discount.
—Emily Johnson, Bon Appétit, 29 Nov. 2024
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Sara Coughlin, SELF, 3 Dec. 2024
Its welcoming vibe is great for beginner skiers of all ages.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 2 Dec. 2024
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
Our absolute favorite machine for beginners has a substantial Black Friday discount.
—Emily Johnson, Bon Appétit, 29 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for beginner
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Sheehy has been a staunch supporter of former President Trump and made that central to his campaign as a political novice.The Hill, The Hill, 11 Dec. 2024
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John Mayer, a relative Dead novice at the time, took on the difficult role of fronting Dead & Company alongside guitarist Bob Weir, drummers Mickey Hart and Bill Kreutzmann, bassist Oteil Burbridge, and keyboardist Jeff Chimenti.Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 4 Dec. 2024
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Expansion draft criticisms American sports leagues have long used expansion drafts as a means to competitive balance for their newcomers.Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 6 Dec. 2024
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Germann joins an ensemble that also includes the returning Neve Campbell, who stars across the franchise as final girl Sidney Prescott, as well as newcomers Isabel May and Celeste O’Connor.Matt Grobar, Deadline, 5 Dec. 2024
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The rookie quarterback leads the Broncos (9-5) into a critical divisional rematch Thursday as the Chargers (8-6) try to reverse a late-season swoon.Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
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At 9-5 with a rookie quarterback, a winning mix of kids, journeymen and salary-cap purgatory, this season is already found money — one sack-happy, overachieving honeymoon.Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 18 Dec. 2024
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The series followed Norman's Henry Hart, whom superhero Captain Man (Cooper Barnes) selected as his apprentice.Dory Jackson, People.com, 26 Nov. 2024
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The series follows the adventures of Henry Hart, who gets selected by superhero Captain Man to be his apprentice.Denise Petski, Deadline, 26 Nov. 2024
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Reis led the defense with eight tackles and brother Weston (both freshmen linebackers) added seven.Los Angeles Times staff, Los Angeles Times, 14 Dec. 2024
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In his freshman season, Hunter finished with four receiving touchdowns, 20 total tackles and two interceptions in eight games.Homero De La Fuente, CNN, 14 Dec. 2024
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“Beginner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beginner. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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