as in beginner
a person who is just starting out in a field of activity
a novice chess player
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Recent Examples of novice
For seasoned cooks and kitchen novices, cookbook author and nutritionist Robin Miller takes it back to basics with great, family-friendly recipes worth making over and over again.
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Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 3 Jan. 2025
The demand for Bitcoin caused by ETFs directly influences Bitcoin dominance, currently sitting at around 56%, a meaningful metric often overlooked by novice traders.
—Cloris Chen, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Well before the Carter Center monitored a single election, the novice politician Jimmy fought voter fraud.
—Emily Harris, Axios, 29 Dec. 2024
In a follow-up study, wine and coffee experts performed just as badly as novices when given non-wine and non-coffee smells, suggesting the Jahai’s enhanced abilities aren’t simply a result of practice in attending to aromas.
—Manvir Singh, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
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Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 3 Jan. 2025
The demand for Bitcoin caused by ETFs directly influences Bitcoin dominance, currently sitting at around 56%, a meaningful metric often overlooked by novice traders.
—Cloris Chen, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Well before the Carter Center monitored a single election, the novice politician Jimmy fought voter fraud.
—Emily Harris, Axios, 29 Dec. 2024
In a follow-up study, wine and coffee experts performed just as badly as novices when given non-wine and non-coffee smells, suggesting the Jahai’s enhanced abilities aren’t simply a result of practice in attending to aromas.
—Manvir Singh, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for novice
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The Situational Leadership model remains a timeless framework: • For beginners or juniors, focus on providing clear direction, support and modeling.Inga Bielińska, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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Local gardening stores and books can be great resources for beginners.Fox News, Fox News, 2 Jan. 2025
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Torres is a newcomer to the Golden Globes — and may also be so for American audiences.Jack Smart, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
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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
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Now in the third year of his four-year rookie deal worth $9,241,031, Watson's contract includes a $3,900,750 signing bonus.Sean Treppedi, Newsweek, 5 Jan. 2025
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Coming off a win over Tennessee, the Jaguars will continue to force throws to dynamic rookie receiver Brian Thomas Jr. After two more touchdowns against the Titans, Thomas has five TDs from Jones over the last five weeks.Scott Phillips, The Athletic, 5 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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Five-star freshman Deuce Knight is also on board in case Arnold falters, while Ashton Daniels transferred from Stanford as a depth move.Seth Emerson, The Athletic, 14 Jan. 2025
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The 2025 class is viewed as one of the more talented in recent memory, headlined by Duke’s Cooper Flagg, Rutgers guard Dylan Harper, and his fellow freshman teammate Ace Bailey.C.J. Holmes, New York Daily News, 14 Jan. 2025
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“Novice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/novice. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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