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
Optic rifles are widely used for their enhanced safety, reliability, and wide accessibility from novice to elite levels, including at the Paralympic Games and major international competitions.
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Elizabeth Stanton, Fox News, 22 Jan. 2025
Now, Trump has four years of White House experience while Vance is a novice.
—Roy Brownell, Baltimore Sun, 18 Jan. 2025
While a novice might think that selecting the right fly is the key to catching fish, seasoned anglers know that meticulous attention to every element of the fishing process leads to a rewarding day on the water.
—Brennan Drew, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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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Elizabeth Stanton, Fox News, 22 Jan. 2025
Now, Trump has four years of White House experience while Vance is a novice.
—Roy Brownell, Baltimore Sun, 18 Jan. 2025
While a novice might think that selecting the right fly is the key to catching fish, seasoned anglers know that meticulous attention to every element of the fishing process leads to a rewarding day on the water.
—Brennan Drew, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for novice
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For those of you who are beginners: The NFL consists of 32 teams split into two conferences — the American Football Conference (AFC) and the National Football Conference (NFC) — with four divisions in each (North, South, East and West).—
Eduardo Tansley,
The Athletic,
8 Feb. 2025
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The store also hosts events, from beginner D&D sessions to Yu-Gi-Oh! weekly tournaments.—
Steph Solis,
Axios,
6 Feb. 2025
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In the main roles are newcomers Elli-Sara Valkeapää as Ejva, Andte Jusso Gaup as Heaika, and Vincent Niia as Nejla.—
Annika Pham,
Variety,
11 Feb. 2025
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The cast, made up entirely of performers from the Twin Cities, includes a mixture of newcomers and Chanhassen favorites.—
Pioneer Press,
Twin Cities,
9 Feb. 2025
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The team had drafted a slew of strong, young defensive talent in the last few years, and added a pair of rookies—defensive backs Cooper DeJean and Quinyon Mitchell—this year who played key roles flummoxing Mahomes on Sunday.—
Sean Gregory,
TIME,
10 Feb. 2025
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But then, Lane Hutson corralled a puck behind the Canadiens’ net and sent a pass to the opposite blue line, where fellow rookie Owen Beck received it and went in on the Devils net in search of his first career NHL goal.—
Arpon Basu,
The Athletic,
9 Feb. 2025
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An expansion planned by Wright but completed after his death by Taliesin apprentices John Howe and William Wesley Peters was tacked on in 1961, adding laundry and family rooms to the house and a greenhouse to the grounds.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
16 Jan. 2025
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Mentoring has become routine in many industries, reminiscent of the old apprentice model where the mentee watches the expert at work and learns firsthand through example and discussion.—
Gregory Crawford,
Forbes,
7 Jan. 2025
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The Broncos signed three incoming freshmen and two college transfers Wednesday, in addition to the 28 athletes who had already signed a national letter of intent, indicating their commitment to play for Boise State.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Feb. 2025
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As far as newcomers are concerned, the Bears have a pair of unrelated freshmen ready to make an impact.—
Sam Lane,
arkansasonline.com,
7 Feb. 2025
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“Novice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/novice. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.
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