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
All skill levels are welcome—from beginners to seasoned strategists.
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Kris Slugg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026
What may be considered fast for a beginner runner–for example, a 10-minute per mile pace–would likely qualify as super slow for an Olympian, whose fast may be, say, a 5-minute per mile pace.
—Jenny McCoy, SELF, 20 Mar. 2026
While the book dazzles with imaginative recipes, beginner bakers may find some of the more intricate cakes challenging.
—The Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Mar. 2026
Along the way, countless beginners found confidence, joy and a sense of belonging.
—Nicole Bennett, AJC.com, 20 Mar. 2026
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Kris Slugg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026
What may be considered fast for a beginner runner–for example, a 10-minute per mile pace–would likely qualify as super slow for an Olympian, whose fast may be, say, a 5-minute per mile pace.
—Jenny McCoy, SELF, 20 Mar. 2026
While the book dazzles with imaginative recipes, beginner bakers may find some of the more intricate cakes challenging.
—The Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Mar. 2026
Along the way, countless beginners found confidence, joy and a sense of belonging.
—Nicole Bennett, AJC.com, 20 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for beginner
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For seasoned cooks and kitchen novices, cookbook author and nutritionist Robin Miller takes it back to basics with great, family-friendly recipes worth making over and over again.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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Even Zoltan considers herself something of a novice.—
Séamas O'Reilly,
Vulture,
26 Mar. 2026
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From traditional staples like ginseng to barrier-loving ceramides and buzzy newcomers like PDRN, the lineup below captures exactly why Korean skin care continues to shape the global beauty conversation.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
22 Mar. 2026
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Girelli was one of a handful of newcomers Coates brought in after last year’s team won just four games.—
Harold Gutmann,
Mercury News,
22 Mar. 2026
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The Hornets had a chance to break the franchise record for 3s in a game in the final 3 but rookie center Ryan Kalbrenner — who rarely shoots from deep — badly missed from the corner.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
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Still, comparing the first season of Hubert Davis to that of UNC head football coach Bill Belichick is like comparing the NFL rookie years of Cam Newton and Jimmy Clausen.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Mar. 2026
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Ross married upholstery apprentice John Ross in 1773, and the pair launched a small shop.—
Marla Miller,
The Conversation,
23 Mar. 2026
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Still, apprentices Justin, Jeff, and Meg, told us this beats their old jobs.—
Lesley Stahl,
CBS News,
22 Mar. 2026
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Star freshman point guard Kingston Flemings, who expected to be an NBA lottery pick, had 11 points on 4-of-10 shooting and Milos Uzan made just 2 of 11 shots.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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While Welniak made her varsity debut as a freshman, she has been be tasked with even more responsibility this spring.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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