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 workhorse pan is completely nonstick—perfect for beginners—holds just enough food for one, and comes in an array of fun colors too.
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Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 21 Oct. 2024
These recipes are great for beginners learning how to cook chicken in a skillet, or for the more experienced chefs looking for new recipes to add to their weekly dinner rotation.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 28 Oct. 2024
The mountain is made up of 49 percent beginner runs, 39 percent advanced/intermediate runs, and 12 percent expert runs.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 28 Oct. 2024
The platform enables vetted coaches to either build out their client portfolio or break into coaching entirely by connecting with students seeking beginner lessons or ongoing training.
—Rachel Wells, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024
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Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 21 Oct. 2024
These recipes are great for beginners learning how to cook chicken in a skillet, or for the more experienced chefs looking for new recipes to add to their weekly dinner rotation.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 28 Oct. 2024
The mountain is made up of 49 percent beginner runs, 39 percent advanced/intermediate runs, and 12 percent expert runs.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 28 Oct. 2024
The platform enables vetted coaches to either build out their client portfolio or break into coaching entirely by connecting with students seeking beginner lessons or ongoing training.
—Rachel Wells, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for beginner
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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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In the Los Gatos Union School District board race, incumbent Daniel B. Snyder and newcomer Andrew Howard were the only two who qualified for the ballot this year.Isha Trivedi, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
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Incumbents Parks-Reese and Suzanne Thomas, as well as newcomer Schooley were endorsed by the Hamilton Southeastern Education Association.Jake Allen, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Nov. 2024
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Lock was the only rookie of the group and completed 18 of 40 passes for 208 yards and one interception in a 23-3 loss.Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 6 Nov. 2024
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Kansas City nearly had a first down inside the 10-yard line a couple plays earlier, but rookie receiver Xavier Worthy couldn’t keep his feet in bounds on a deep pass.Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 5 Nov. 2024
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Harris on Monday also spent about 20 minutes touring a labor union training facility in Warren where apprentices learn a range of skills such as glass fitting and industrial painting.Paul Egan, Detroit Free Press, 29 Oct. 2024
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Hoy, who early in her career landed roles as an actor in Altman’s McCabe and Mrs. Miller, California Split, Nashville and 3 Women, became an editing apprentice on Altman’s Buffalo Bill and the Indians.Patrick Hipes, Deadline, 28 Oct. 2024
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The next day each one of them was moving to different parts of the Northeast for their freshman years of college.Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 4 Nov. 2024
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In 2018, Prince had broken her leg while playing for the U.S. U-18 national team, in a game in Mexico the summer before her freshman year.Louisa Thomas, The New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2024
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“Beginner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beginner. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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