as in novice
a person who is just starting out in a field of activity
a newbie to woodworking, he was still trying to learn all the terms and techniques of the craft
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Recent Examples of newbie
This wasn’t some newbie like Jones, who was playing his third NHL game.
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Michael Russo, The Athletic, 21 Nov. 2024
Other newbies on the ballot with ties to the Yankees include Curtis Granderson, Russell Martin, Brian McCann and Troy Tulowitzki.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 18 Nov. 2024
Both newbie DIYers and trade professionals can expect the brand to offer high-quality tools and equipment at various price points for every budget.
—Michelle Mastro, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Nov. 2024
Moana seizes control of the canoe while the newbie crew is put to the test.
—Bill Desowitz, IndieWire, 27 Nov. 2024
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Michael Russo, The Athletic, 21 Nov. 2024
Other newbies on the ballot with ties to the Yankees include Curtis Granderson, Russell Martin, Brian McCann and Troy Tulowitzki.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 18 Nov. 2024
Both newbie DIYers and trade professionals can expect the brand to offer high-quality tools and equipment at various price points for every budget.
—Michelle Mastro, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Nov. 2024
Moana seizes control of the canoe while the newbie crew is put to the test.
—Bill Desowitz, IndieWire, 27 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for newbie
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The Focus Features film cost $13 million, well above the going rate for a novice.Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 19 Dec. 2024
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There are extreme activities available: Think glacier hiking, climbing, and ice cave exploring—all possible even for novices with the assistance of a guide.Phoebe Smith, AFAR Media, 18 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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Hollywood newcomers like Apple and Amazon started to release more movies in theaters as a way to bring attention to their streaming services.Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 19 Dec. 2024
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Keanu Reeves joins the franchise as Shadow the Hedgehog, while other series newcomers include Alyla Browne and Krysten Ritter.Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Dec. 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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His disappointment was brief; a local HVAC company happened to be looking for apprentices, and hired him.Jon Marcus, NPR, 17 Dec. 2024
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Guillermo was at various points Nandor’s servant, bodyguard, apprentice, housemate, and co-worker.Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 16 Dec. 2024
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After a successful freshman year with the Kansas Jayhawks, the Canada native was picked first overall in the 2014 NBA draft by the Cleveland Cavaliers.Nasha Smith, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024
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Ethan O’Connor, Washington State: The redshirt freshman and former three-star recruit from Southern California started 12 games for the Cougars and led all freshmen with 12 passes defended this season.Manny Navarro, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Newbie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/newbie. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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