as in novice
a person who is just starting out in a field of activity
go easy on him—he's just a greenhorn and doesn't have all the experience you do
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Recent Examples of greenhorn
That's a pretty apt casting given that the three other members are greenhorns in terms of major titles.
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Tim Ellis, Forbes, 13 Nov. 2023
On the fishing boat, a greenhorn named Steve can’t stop going on about ripping off his own father of 40 grand, the cash still in his car, where he’s been living.
—Tod Goldberg, USA TODAY, 13 Oct. 2021
Yet even before the Academy-Award winning film provided a boost to a once-fringe sport, Honnold had inspired one important greenhorn to get up from her desk and out onto the rocks: his 58-year-old mother.
—Anita Chabria Staff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2021
Rick’s crew rescues a greenhorn and her rock truck, and Tony’s team tries an ancient fix to keep his operation afloat.
—Washington Post, 8 Oct. 2021
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Tim Ellis, Forbes, 13 Nov. 2023
On the fishing boat, a greenhorn named Steve can’t stop going on about ripping off his own father of 40 grand, the cash still in his car, where he’s been living.
—Tod Goldberg, USA TODAY, 13 Oct. 2021
Yet even before the Academy-Award winning film provided a boost to a once-fringe sport, Honnold had inspired one important greenhorn to get up from her desk and out onto the rocks: his 58-year-old mother.
—Anita Chabria Staff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2021
Rick’s crew rescues a greenhorn and her rock truck, and Tony’s team tries an ancient fix to keep his operation afloat.
—Washington Post, 8 Oct. 2021
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for greenhorn
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Sheehy has been a staunch supporter of former President Trump and made that central to his campaign as a political novice.The Hill, The Hill, 11 Dec. 2024
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John Mayer, a relative Dead novice at the time, took on the difficult role of fronting Dead & Company alongside guitarist Bob Weir, drummers Mickey Hart and Bill Kreutzmann, bassist Oteil Burbridge, and keyboardist Jeff Chimenti.Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 4 Dec. 2024
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On the other hand, longer breaks, especially those lasting months, tend to result in more significant losses, particularly for beginners.Alyssa Hui-Anderson, Health, 13 Dec. 2024
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For beginners, try the OXO mandoline or the Japanese Benriner No. 64 mandoline for more experienced chefs.Lanee Lee, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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The series follows the adventures of Henry Hart, who gets selected by superhero Captain Man to be his apprentice.Denise Petski, Deadline, 26 Nov. 2024
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The series followed Norman's Henry Hart, whom superhero Captain Man (Cooper Barnes) selected as his apprentice.Dory Jackson, People.com, 26 Nov. 2024
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The rookie quarterback leads the Broncos (9-5) into a critical divisional rematch Thursday as the Chargers (8-6) try to reverse a late-season swoon.Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
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At 9-5 with a rookie quarterback, a winning mix of kids, journeymen and salary-cap purgatory, this season is already found money — one sack-happy, overachieving honeymoon.Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 18 Dec. 2024
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Expansion draft criticisms American sports leagues have long used expansion drafts as a means to competitive balance for their newcomers.Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 6 Dec. 2024
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Germann joins an ensemble that also includes the returning Neve Campbell, who stars across the franchise as final girl Sidney Prescott, as well as newcomers Isabel May and Celeste O’Connor.Matt Grobar, Deadline, 5 Dec. 2024
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In his freshman season, Hunter finished with four receiving touchdowns, 20 total tackles and two interceptions in eight games.Homero De La Fuente, CNN, 14 Dec. 2024
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Reis led the defense with eight tackles and brother Weston (both freshmen linebackers) added seven.Los Angeles Times staff, Los Angeles Times, 14 Dec. 2024
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“Greenhorn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/greenhorn. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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