as in novices
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 beginners
Many yoga and Pilates studios offer a free first class for beginners.
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Amy Kwan, Verywell Health, 3 Jan. 2025
Shoshone-only lift tickets are another option for beginners and families sticking to the greens at the bottom of the mountain; prices start at $57.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 30 Dec. 2024
While Menta’s school, Key West Kiteboarding, only offers for those advanced in the sport, beginners can take lessons with other companies like Upwind Kiteboarding.
—Alex Schechter, AFAR Media, 27 Dec. 2024
For beginners, a good place to start is between 1 to 5 milligrams of THC per serving, and then adjust accordingly.
—Chelsea Davis, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
These exercises can be tough on your joints, especially the knees, so they may not be recommended for beginners.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 19 Dec. 2024
Daniel Hodges, program director at White Pine Touring, encourages beginners to start with a guide.
—AFAR Media, 19 Dec. 2024
All are welcome from beginners to those with a practice for years.
—Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 18 Dec. 2024
For beginners, this could mean walking a few times a week.
—Renée Onque, CNBC, 18 Dec. 2024
Amy Kwan, Verywell Health, 3 Jan. 2025
Shoshone-only lift tickets are another option for beginners and families sticking to the greens at the bottom of the mountain; prices start at $57.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 30 Dec. 2024
While Menta’s school, Key West Kiteboarding, only offers for those advanced in the sport, beginners can take lessons with other companies like Upwind Kiteboarding.
—Alex Schechter, AFAR Media, 27 Dec. 2024
For beginners, a good place to start is between 1 to 5 milligrams of THC per serving, and then adjust accordingly.
—Chelsea Davis, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
These exercises can be tough on your joints, especially the knees, so they may not be recommended for beginners.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 19 Dec. 2024
Daniel Hodges, program director at White Pine Touring, encourages beginners to start with a guide.
—AFAR Media, 19 Dec. 2024
All are welcome from beginners to those with a practice for years.
—Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 18 Dec. 2024
For beginners, this could mean walking a few times a week.
—Renée Onque, CNBC, 18 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for beginners
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In a follow-up study, wine and coffee experts performed just as badly as novices when given non-wine and non-coffee smells, suggesting the Jahai’s enhanced abilities aren’t simply a result of practice in attending to aromas.—
Manvir Singh,
The New Yorker,
23 Dec. 2024
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Despite being complete novices to television, Linke and Yee spearheaded a masterpiece of a first season.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
17 Dec. 2024
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Today, the caucus includes notable newcomers like Janelle Bynum, a Democrat from Oregon who became the state’s first Black member of Congress by winning the 5th Congressional District.—
Melissa Noel,
Essence,
4 Jan. 2025
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O'Reilly's acceptance of newcomers helped grow his city while other cities in the region with smaller immigrant communities saw a population decline during that decade.—
Niraj Warikoo,
Detroit Free Press,
3 Jan. 2025
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Wisconsin also signed three freshmen defensive linemen in its 2025 recruiting class with Drayden Pavey, Xavier Ukponu and Torin Pettaway.—
Jesse Temple,
The Athletic,
7 Jan. 2025
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And while most freshmen get at least one year to refine their skills in practice or in reserve time, Raiola was thrown into the fire.—
Mitch Sherman,
The Athletic,
7 Jan. 2025
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In his five seasons in charge of the Condors, there were 30 rookies, or six per season.—
Allan Mitchell,
The Athletic,
5 Jan. 2025
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In that time, the club added 26 players who were rookies when stepping on to AHL ice.—
Allan Mitchell,
The Athletic,
5 Jan. 2025
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