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
Dakota Cyclery is the area's only full-service bike shop and can outfit beginners and experts.
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Julia Sayers Gokhale, Midwest Living, 1 June 2026
The host recalled hearing from beginner runners who signed up for their first 5K races after watching her marathons, while others have enrolled in martial arts classes.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 1 June 2026
Find out how a pair of beginners started their first vegetable garden without breaking the bank.
—Elizabeth Jardina, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 June 2026
This fun, beginner-friendly class teaches the fundamentals of Texas Hold’em, giving you the confidence to join a friendly game.
—Kris Slugg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 June 2026
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Julia Sayers Gokhale, Midwest Living, 1 June 2026
The host recalled hearing from beginner runners who signed up for their first 5K races after watching her marathons, while others have enrolled in martial arts classes.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 1 June 2026
Find out how a pair of beginners started their first vegetable garden without breaking the bank.
—Elizabeth Jardina, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 June 2026
This fun, beginner-friendly class teaches the fundamentals of Texas Hold’em, giving you the confidence to join a friendly game.
—Kris Slugg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for beginner
Noun
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And a new feature called side-slip control enabled even novice drivers to slide through corners like Ken Block.—
Will Sabel Courtney,
Robb Report,
28 May 2026
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To make the process even easier for novices, the M2 leverages AI to detect the type of materials inserted and automatically adjust the settings for cutting, engraving, or just scoring to make thinner materials easier to flex and fold.—
Andrew Liszewski,
The Verge,
27 May 2026
Noun
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Gulbranson is a political newcomer.—
Saige Miller,
NPR,
31 May 2026
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There are always newcomers trying to leave their mark.—
Sean Joseph OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2026
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Then with one out in the sixth, Sheehan tried to work back from a first-pitch ball with a fastball up to Diamondbacks rookie Tommy Troy.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2026
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Their last release together came in 2024 through an Air Jordan 1 Low inspired by Michael’s rookie card, and an Air Jordan 6 collaboration expected to release last year never came to fruition.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
2 June 2026
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Its trio, a lonely fox-deer, an axolotl apprentice healer and a red panda Viking, travel through a darkening natural world as the series folds identity, belonging and environmental crisis.—
Callum McLennan,
Variety,
1 June 2026
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His successor proved to be a worthy apprentice in a series shaped by constantly clashing adjustments and counters.—
Jared Weiss,
New York Times,
31 May 2026
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Probably the beginning of his freshman year, hated him.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
4 June 2026
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Chung, 14, a soon-to-be freshman at Lambert High School, birdied the final three holes at Athens Country Club to shoot 5-under 67 to finish 6-under 210.—
Stan Awtrey,
AJC.com,
4 June 2026
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“Beginner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beginner. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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