neophytes

noun

Definition of neophytesnext
plural of neophyte
1
as in newcomers
a person who has recently been persuaded to join a religious sect neophytes are assigned an experienced church member to guide them through their first year

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2
as in novices
a person who is just starting out in a field of activity a neophyte in snowboarding

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for neophytes
  1. newcomers
  2. novices
  3. beginners
  4. freshmen
  5. rookies
Noun
  • Sinatra and Davis notice the newcomers across the crowded club and approach.
    Toria Sheffield, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Franchise newcomers Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Ralph Fiennes star in 28 Years Later, the trio fighting their way through the fright to ensure their future.
    Dave Quinn, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of newcomers
Noun
  • Specialized equipment and massive tires from the factory help novices gain confidence when traversing through mud, creeks and sand dunes.
    Morgan Korn, ABC News, 8 Dec. 2024
  • This expression is packed in a sleek new bottle and appeals to whiskey novices and connoisseurs alike.
    Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of novices
Noun
  • The Easy Joy is the entry level, offering short radius turns that are easy for beginners to carve at slower speeds on groomed terrain.
    Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Considering all these factors, the Victrola Century Signature Record Player excelled in every category, earning it our top choice for the best overall record player for beginners.
    L.A. Hubilla, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of beginners
Noun
  • According to a recent enrollment analysis by the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center, this fall saw a 5% drop in freshmen overall and a 6% drop in 18-year-olds at the same time there was an overall 3% year-over-year increase in undergraduate students.
    Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Two freshmen, David and Sarah, fall in love.
    Tajja Isen, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of freshmen
Noun
  • Soto and the Yankees’ potential desire to stay under the $301 million threshold could also determine how reliant the team is on cost-efficient rookies.
    Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Leaning on rookies has become a theme for the 49ers in 2024.
    Matt Barrows, The Athletic, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of rookies
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