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
Cost: $5 per image for Audubon members, $10 per image for nonmembers (advanced and novice categories); $2 per image for Audubon members, $4 per image for nonmembers (youth category).
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Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Apr. 2025
But former employees said the organization contributed hundreds of millions of dollars toward promoting novice teachers.
—Arthur Jones Ii, ABC News, 6 May 2025
Plus, its Smart Connect button and auto-protocol selection simplify the setup, even for VPN novices.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 5 May 2025
The promoter of the December 1991 event was a 22-year-old novice music producer named Sean Combs.
—Ben Sisario, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
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Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Apr. 2025
But former employees said the organization contributed hundreds of millions of dollars toward promoting novice teachers.
—Arthur Jones Ii, ABC News, 6 May 2025
Plus, its Smart Connect button and auto-protocol selection simplify the setup, even for VPN novices.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 5 May 2025
The promoter of the December 1991 event was a 22-year-old novice music producer named Sean Combs.
—Ben Sisario, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for novice
Noun
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Local businesses and surf shops like the Jimmy Lane Surfing Academy, Surfin’ NSB, and Nichols Surf Shop (which has been open since 1969 and is the town’s oldest surf shop) all employee seasoned instructors who are more than ready to help beginners discover the thrill of catching their first wave.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
27 May 2025
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This bundle is structured for beginners who already have a basic understanding of IT and cybersecurity fundamentals.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
26 May 2025
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That left newcomer Luke Farrell, Brayden Willis and Mason Pline as the main players at the position.—
Matt Barrows,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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The newcomer even adjusted to last-minute changes without difficulty.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
30 May 2025
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An All-Star as a rookie in 2024, Reese is shooting 31.3% (15-for-48) and averaging 9.2 points.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
30 May 2025
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Setup man Jake Bird has pitched well, hard-throwing Seth Halvorsen has been solid outside of two brutal outings, and Victor Vodnik, coming off a decent rookie season, returned from the IL this week to further fortify the bullpen.—
Chad Jennings,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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Following the ceremony, the royal couple went aboard the ship and met representatives leading the delivery of the ship, apprentices and graduates of the Shipbuilding Academy and Royal Navy members, who discussed the ship's construction and capabilities.—
Stephanie Petit,
People.com,
22 May 2025
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These included a gentleman singing with his manservant on Mardi Gras, seven apprentices of a ribbon maker singing together, and a woman charged for singing while working in her house and yard, among many others.—
Livia Gershon,
JSTOR Daily,
9 May 2025
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Listen to this article GAINESVILLE — Florida freshman slugger Taylor Shumaker ended her weekend slump in record-setting fashion but not before shortstop Rylee Holtorf showed why the Gators will be a tough out during the Women’s College World Series.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 May 2025
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Arkansas stayed with the hot hand of freshman right-hander Payton Burnham, who pitched a shutout in a 4-0 victory Saturday.—
Ethan Westerman,
Arkansas Online,
26 May 2025
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“Novice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/novice. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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