as in novice
a person who is just starting out in a field of activity
he's a newcomer to ice hockey
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Recent Examples of newcomer
Torres is a newcomer to the Golden Globes — and may also be so for American audiences.
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Jack Smart, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
Trump was also a relative newcomer to the GOP power structure who had a bad relationship with top Republican congressional leaders during the 2016 primaries.
—W. James Antle Iii, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 4 Jan. 2025
In a year that saw Miami-Dade County’s mayor and commissioners raise $11 million for their political committees, no individual gave more than a Miami newcomer: billionaire Ken Griffin.
—Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 4 Jan. 2025
Most of the Vikings’ newcomers this season entered with curiosity about the superstar wideout.
—Alec Lewis, The Athletic, 2 Jan. 2025
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Jack Smart, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
Trump was also a relative newcomer to the GOP power structure who had a bad relationship with top Republican congressional leaders during the 2016 primaries.
—W. James Antle Iii, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 4 Jan. 2025
In a year that saw Miami-Dade County’s mayor and commissioners raise $11 million for their political committees, no individual gave more than a Miami newcomer: billionaire Ken Griffin.
—Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 4 Jan. 2025
Most of the Vikings’ newcomers this season entered with curiosity about the superstar wideout.
—Alec Lewis, The Athletic, 2 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for newcomer
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Now, Trump has four years of White House experience while Vance is a novice.—
Roy Brownell,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Jan. 2025
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Apart from Musk’s most loyal sycophants, the build was almost universally ridiculed as the work of a complete novice.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
13 Jan. 2025
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This ultramodern property just 15 minutes away from Woodstock is one of our favorite treehouse Airbnbs, offering a luxe off-the-grid experience for seasoned (or beginner) glampers.—
Rachel Fletcher,
Architectural Digest,
23 Jan. 2025
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All are welcome from beginners to those with a practice for years.—
Joe Rassel,
Orlando Sentinel,
22 Jan. 2025
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Younger brother Eric is a freshman on varsity at Oxnard.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Jan. 2025
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The freshman guard scored eight points and played stellar defense as H-F rolled to a 76-60 SouthWest Suburban Conference victory over host Sandburg in Orland Park.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Jan. 2025
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Washington quarterback Jayden Daniels is one of the best rookie QBs to ever grace the league, while Detroit has muscled through some of the worst injury luck en route to the No. 1 seed.—
Chris Branch,
The Athletic,
17 Jan. 2025
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Giants quarterbacks coach Shea Tierney worked as Bo Nix’s offensive coordinator at last year’s Senior Bowl, and the Giants still passed on the Oregon quarterback who just led the Denver Broncos to the playoffs as a rookie.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
17 Jan. 2025
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In Part 1 of an exclusive interview, Brian shared the incredible journey that led him here—starting as a chemist for a dental company, moving into the labs of William Grant & Sons, and eventually becoming the apprentice and successor of the legendary Malt Master, David Stewart.—
Noel Burgess,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Inside, the past and the present merge for her former master to provide Ahsoka with some sage advice and the necessary skills to pass on her knowledge to her own apprentice, Sabine Wren.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
21 Dec. 2024
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“Newcomer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/newcomer. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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