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
Mallory Menacker asked, referencing the 1992 movie in which a bunch of misfit kids go from hockey novices to improbable winners.
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Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2026
Tips for Making Banana Bread Dump Cake Even novice bakers can find success with this recipe.
—Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 May 2026
Because George, portrayed by Hugh Jackman, routinely read mysteries to his charges before his sudden demise, these sheep aren’t complete novices, said Wilson Chapman in IndieWire.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 18 May 2026
To my novice eye, Prysock moved without defect.
—Dan Greene, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
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Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2026
Tips for Making Banana Bread Dump Cake Even novice bakers can find success with this recipe.
—Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 May 2026
Because George, portrayed by Hugh Jackman, routinely read mysteries to his charges before his sudden demise, these sheep aren’t complete novices, said Wilson Chapman in IndieWire.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 18 May 2026
To my novice eye, Prysock moved without defect.
—Dan Greene, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for novice
Noun
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The Bawah Survivor programme has a beginner-level escape room/scavenger hunt up to an advanced level, where guests can overnight in the open on the outer islands.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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Zone 2 is still well-suited for beginners, older adults, and injury recovery.—
Allison Palmer
June 2,
Charlotte Observer,
2 June 2026
Noun
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Gulbranson is a political newcomer.—
Saige Miller,
NPR,
31 May 2026
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There are always newcomers trying to leave their mark.—
Sean Joseph OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2026
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Then with one out in the sixth, Sheehan tried to work back from a first-pitch ball with a fastball up to Diamondbacks rookie Tommy Troy.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2026
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Their last release together came in 2024 through an Air Jordan 1 Low inspired by Michael’s rookie card, and an Air Jordan 6 collaboration expected to release last year never came to fruition.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
2 June 2026
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Its trio, a lonely fox-deer, an axolotl apprentice healer and a red panda Viking, travel through a darkening natural world as the series folds identity, belonging and environmental crisis.—
Callum McLennan,
Variety,
1 June 2026
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His successor proved to be a worthy apprentice in a series shaped by constantly clashing adjustments and counters.—
Jared Weiss,
New York Times,
31 May 2026
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Probably the beginning of his freshman year, hated him.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
4 June 2026
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Chung, 14, a soon-to-be freshman at Lambert High School, birdied the final three holes at Athens Country Club to shoot 5-under 67 to finish 6-under 210.—
Stan Awtrey,
AJC.com,
4 June 2026
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“Novice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/novice. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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