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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This bundle focuses primarily on Microsoft Excel, offering beginner, intermediate, and advanced courses.
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Gene Marks, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
The Colorado Women’s Intro to Mountain Biking camp, led by women instructors and coaches, is designed for beginners with little or no mountain biking experience.
—Tykesha Spivey Burton, Essence, 8 Mar. 2025
Having a beginner set lets kids learn proper technique and personalize their grip and swing.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 6 Mar. 2025
The gently rolling slopes of Elk Camp Meadows are perfect for beginners, with magic carpets for the little ones still figuring out their ski legs.
—Caroline Tell, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
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Gene Marks, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
The Colorado Women’s Intro to Mountain Biking camp, led by women instructors and coaches, is designed for beginners with little or no mountain biking experience.
—Tykesha Spivey Burton, Essence, 8 Mar. 2025
Having a beginner set lets kids learn proper technique and personalize their grip and swing.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 6 Mar. 2025
The gently rolling slopes of Elk Camp Meadows are perfect for beginners, with magic carpets for the little ones still figuring out their ski legs.
—Caroline Tell, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for beginner
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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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Taylor-Johnson and newcomer Alfie Williams must journey from their island haven into the continent.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
1 Apr. 2025
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Because so many people move here for retirement, there are social groups designed specifically to attract newcomers.—
Kathleen Peddicord,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Meanwhile, rookie center Kel’el Ware was excellent, hitting all five of his shots during an 11-point, 8-rebound first half en route to closing with 13 points, 14 rebounds and two blocks.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
30 Mar. 2025
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In 18 games of failure, fizzle and flop With his 12th double-double of the season, Ware passed Udonis Haslem (2003-04) for the fourth-highest total by a Heat rookie.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Mar. 2025
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Sixteen candidates participated in challenges for a $250,000 salary as an apprentice at The Trump Organization.—
Lauren Irwin,
The Hill,
10 Mar. 2025
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After college, Heil auditioned and was accepted into a two-year apprentice program at Ballet Austin in Texas, but when the program ended, he wasn’t hired.—
Marcia Luttrell,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Mar. 2025
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Duke Projected starters: Cayden Boozer (freshman), Caleb Foster, Isaiah Evans, Cameron Boozer (freshman), Patrick Ngongba Notable returners: Darren Harris, Maliq Brown Other newcomers: Shelton Henderson, Nikolas Khamenia Duke could have some roster retention work to do here.—
CJ Moore,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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Bain had 44 tackles (13 for loss) and 7.5 sacks as a freshman in 2023, then produced 23 tackles (six for loss) and 3.5 sacks in nine games last season.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2025
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