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
With plenty of novice and intermediate trails, though, the mountain is generally favored by locals and more experienced skiers for its high elevation with double black diamond trails and, of course, that deep natural snowfall.
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Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Nov. 2024
Get The Recipe These no-bake treats are an easy way to impress for novice and masterful bakers alike heading to a tailgate.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 23 Oct. 2024
The Final Semester, the story of a young novice worker, was a multiple winner taking the DGK Plus M Award, KBS Independent Film Award, Songwon Citizen Critics Award and the Actor of the Year for Yoo Lee Han’s performance.
—Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2024
Campfire Ranch Red Mountain Pass is an ideal choice for novices.
—Margaret Jackson, The Denver Post, 13 Nov. 2024
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Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Nov. 2024
Get The Recipe These no-bake treats are an easy way to impress for novice and masterful bakers alike heading to a tailgate.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 23 Oct. 2024
The Final Semester, the story of a young novice worker, was a multiple winner taking the DGK Plus M Award, KBS Independent Film Award, Songwon Citizen Critics Award and the Actor of the Year for Yoo Lee Han’s performance.
—Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2024
Campfire Ranch Red Mountain Pass is an ideal choice for novices.
—Margaret Jackson, The Denver Post, 13 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for novice
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This cute kit will help beginner stargazers get started.Sara Coughlin, SELF, 3 Dec. 2024
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And despite the fancy names, each recipe is easy enough for beginners and wraps up in about 30 minutes, all without compromising on flavor.Jenifer Calle, Glamour, 2 Dec. 2024
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Expansion draft criticisms American sports leagues have long used expansion drafts as a means to competitive balance for their newcomers.Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 6 Dec. 2024
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Germann joins an ensemble that also includes the returning Neve Campbell, who stars across the franchise as final girl Sidney Prescott, as well as newcomers Isabel May and Celeste O’Connor.Matt Grobar, Deadline, 5 Dec. 2024
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Marino took the snap, pretended to spike the ball to stop the clock, and threw a touchdown pass to Ingram, who was open after rookie cornerback Aaron Glenn bought Marino's fake.Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
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Fortunately for Delgado, his team, the now-defunct Chivas USA, had a rookie assistant coach named Greg Vanney.Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
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The series followed Norman's Henry Hart, whom superhero Captain Man (Cooper Barnes) selected as his apprentice.Dory Jackson, People.com, 26 Nov. 2024
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The series follows the adventures of Henry Hart, who gets selected by superhero Captain Man to be his apprentice.Denise Petski, Deadline, 26 Nov. 2024
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Whatever the reasons, the net result was a very discouraging year in terms of the enrollment of traditional age college freshmen.Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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The team is 5-0. Against Texas power Duncanville, freshman Tatianna Griffin had 23 points and eight assists.Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 2 Dec. 2024
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“Novice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/novice. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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