as in novices
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 newcomers
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.
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Dave Quinn, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
Sinatra and Davis notice the newcomers across the crowded club and approach.
—Toria Sheffield, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
The 13 newcomers signed by first-year resident of baseball operations David Stearns made a little more than $70 million this year, or minimally more (relatively speaking) than the $55 million Steve Cohen paid in dead money following the trades of James McCann, Max Scherzer and Justin Verlander.
—Jerry Beach, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
The newcomers join an array of other super-wealthy Cabinet picks, including billionaire Howard Lutnick for Commerce secretary, WWE Co-founder Linda McMahon for Education secretary and Scott Bessent for Treasury secretary.
—Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 8 Dec. 2024
Part of the camp’s secret is their willingness to gamble on talented newcomers such as Ernest, a rising country star in his own right, and songwriter Rocky Block.
—Mike Wass, Variety, 7 Dec. 2024
The ambitions of the sequel are clear, and even with only half of its campaign available, the endgame is bound to trap newcomers into the satisfying loop that Path of Exile has become known for.
—Diego Argüello, Rolling Stone, 6 Dec. 2024
New restaurants are redefining the post-pandemic food scene Some of the list’s newcomers were pandemic pop-ups that settled into permanent spaces.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
Trucking experts say Southern California has attracted technological innovation from a handful of newcomers to the region – thanks to clean air initiatives in the Ports of LA and Long Beach and other federal and state efforts.
—Pat Maio, Orange County Register, 16 Nov. 2024
Dave Quinn, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
Sinatra and Davis notice the newcomers across the crowded club and approach.
—Toria Sheffield, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
The 13 newcomers signed by first-year resident of baseball operations David Stearns made a little more than $70 million this year, or minimally more (relatively speaking) than the $55 million Steve Cohen paid in dead money following the trades of James McCann, Max Scherzer and Justin Verlander.
—Jerry Beach, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
The newcomers join an array of other super-wealthy Cabinet picks, including billionaire Howard Lutnick for Commerce secretary, WWE Co-founder Linda McMahon for Education secretary and Scott Bessent for Treasury secretary.
—Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 8 Dec. 2024
Part of the camp’s secret is their willingness to gamble on talented newcomers such as Ernest, a rising country star in his own right, and songwriter Rocky Block.
—Mike Wass, Variety, 7 Dec. 2024
The ambitions of the sequel are clear, and even with only half of its campaign available, the endgame is bound to trap newcomers into the satisfying loop that Path of Exile has become known for.
—Diego Argüello, Rolling Stone, 6 Dec. 2024
New restaurants are redefining the post-pandemic food scene Some of the list’s newcomers were pandemic pop-ups that settled into permanent spaces.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
Trucking experts say Southern California has attracted technological innovation from a handful of newcomers to the region – thanks to clean air initiatives in the Ports of LA and Long Beach and other federal and state efforts.
—Pat Maio, Orange County Register, 16 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for newcomers
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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
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This expression is packed in a sleek new bottle and appeals to whiskey novices and connoisseurs alike.Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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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
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For many beginners, there is a notion that the cheaper an asset is, the better its chances to grow.Anastasia Chernikova, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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Two freshmen, David and Sarah, fall in love.Tajja Isen, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2024
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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
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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
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Leaning on rookies has become a theme for the 49ers in 2024.Matt Barrows, The Athletic, 5 Dec. 2024
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“Newcomers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/newcomers. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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