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a person who is just starting out in a field of activity
a novice chess player
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Recent Examples of novices
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.
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Manvir Singh, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
Despite being complete novices to television, Linke and Yee spearheaded a masterpiece of a first season.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 17 Dec. 2024
The company welcomes novices and lifelong coffee enthusiasts into its doors at its educational flagship in Montreal.
—Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
The Expert-Novice Divide Understanding this limitation requires examining how human experts differ from novices in problem-solving.
—Charles Towers-Clark, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Often overlooked by wine novices in favor of regions known for star power, Languedoc represents a wine lover's paradise of innovation, diversity, and affordability.
—Jill Barth, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Specialized equipment and massive tires from the factory help novices gain confidence when traversing through mud, creeks and sand dunes.
—Morgan Korn, ABC News, 8 Dec. 2024
This expression is packed in a sleek new bottle and appeals to whiskey novices and connoisseurs alike.
—Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Surf novices need not be worried, Schwab and Culp say.
—Brooke Seipel, Fortune, 4 Dec. 2024
Manvir Singh, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
Despite being complete novices to television, Linke and Yee spearheaded a masterpiece of a first season.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 17 Dec. 2024
The company welcomes novices and lifelong coffee enthusiasts into its doors at its educational flagship in Montreal.
—Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
The Expert-Novice Divide Understanding this limitation requires examining how human experts differ from novices in problem-solving.
—Charles Towers-Clark, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Often overlooked by wine novices in favor of regions known for star power, Languedoc represents a wine lover's paradise of innovation, diversity, and affordability.
—Jill Barth, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Specialized equipment and massive tires from the factory help novices gain confidence when traversing through mud, creeks and sand dunes.
—Morgan Korn, ABC News, 8 Dec. 2024
This expression is packed in a sleek new bottle and appeals to whiskey novices and connoisseurs alike.
—Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Surf novices need not be worried, Schwab and Culp say.
—Brooke Seipel, Fortune, 4 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for novices
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For beginners, a good place to start is between 1 to 5 milligrams of THC per serving, and then adjust accordingly.Chelsea Davis, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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On the other hand, longer breaks, especially those lasting months, tend to result in more significant losses, particularly for beginners.Alyssa Hui-Anderson, Health, 13 Dec. 2024
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Southeast Michigan’s housing market will continue to showcase its diversity, offering a blend of urban, suburban, small-town charm, and rural living options as a destination for both newcomers and longtime residents alike.Brendel Hightower, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
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The Swiss city has long attracted wealthy, high-net-worth newcomers from around the world for a number of reasons, including its strong currency, competitive tax rates, and overall quality of life.Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 23 Dec. 2024
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The Big 12 Defensive Freshman of the Year and son of former Pro Bowl linebacker Jeremiah Trotter led all freshmen nationally with 92 tackles while starting 11 games.Manny Navarro, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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Our Freshman All-America teams recognize the true freshmen and redshirt freshmen who made the biggest impact for their teams in 2024.Manny Navarro, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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As each class of NBA rookies enters the league, there’s a wide distribution of roles and opportunities available.Nick Crain, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Growing up fast Bucs running back Bucky Irving, who leads all NFL rookies with 852 yards rushing while sharing the workload with starter Rachaad White, is not the only 2024 draft pick playing a key role.Associated Pess, Orlando Sentinel, 22 Dec. 2024
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“Novices.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/novices. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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