as in novice
a person who is just starting out in a field of activity
although a star in his old sport of basketball, he was still just a rookie as far as baseball was concerned
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Recent Examples of rookie
At this point, the Bulls are hearing offers on every player except rookie Matas Buzelis.
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Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2025
When rookie Xavier Worthy ran a second touchdown into the end zone, cameras captured the superstar celebrating by hugging her mom, Andrea, and Donna Kelce in a suite overlooking the field.
—Bryan West, USA TODAY, 27 Jan. 2025
The loss ended a magical season for a franchise that after years of chaos under former owner Daniel Snyder thrived under new ownership, a new general manager and coach and, most notably, a star rookie quarterback in Jayden Daniels.
—Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2025
Washington quarterback Jayden Daniels is one of the best rookie QBs to ever grace the league, while Detroit has muscled through some of the worst injury luck en route to the No. 1 seed.
—Chris Branch, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
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Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2025
When rookie Xavier Worthy ran a second touchdown into the end zone, cameras captured the superstar celebrating by hugging her mom, Andrea, and Donna Kelce in a suite overlooking the field.
—Bryan West, USA TODAY, 27 Jan. 2025
The loss ended a magical season for a franchise that after years of chaos under former owner Daniel Snyder thrived under new ownership, a new general manager and coach and, most notably, a star rookie quarterback in Jayden Daniels.
—Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2025
Washington quarterback Jayden Daniels is one of the best rookie QBs to ever grace the league, while Detroit has muscled through some of the worst injury luck en route to the No. 1 seed.
—Chris Branch, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rookie
Noun
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Now, Trump has four years of White House experience while Vance is a novice.—
Roy Brownell,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Jan. 2025
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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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This ultramodern property just 15 minutes away from Woodstock is one of our favorite treehouse Airbnbs, offering a luxe off-the-grid experience for seasoned (or beginner) glampers.—
Rachel Fletcher,
Architectural Digest,
23 Jan. 2025
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All are welcome from beginners to those with a practice for years.—
Joe Rassel,
Orlando Sentinel,
22 Jan. 2025
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The freshman guard scored eight points and played stellar defense as H-F rolled to a 76-60 SouthWest Suburban Conference victory over host Sandburg in Orland Park.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Jan. 2025
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Younger brother Eric is a freshman on varsity at Oxnard.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Jan. 2025
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Several of our friends disembarked in Salt Lake City and newcomers joined in the middle of the night.—
Christin Parcerisa Vigueras,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Jan. 2025
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The Bruins have lost four consecutive games against conference veterans after winning two games against fellow Big Ten newcomers Washington and Oregon.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Jan. 2025
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In Part 1 of an exclusive interview, Brian shared the incredible journey that led him here—starting as a chemist for a dental company, moving into the labs of William Grant & Sons, and eventually becoming the apprentice and successor of the legendary Malt Master, David Stewart.—
Noel Burgess,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Inside, the past and the present merge for her former master to provide Ahsoka with some sage advice and the necessary skills to pass on her knowledge to her own apprentice, Sabine Wren.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
21 Dec. 2024
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“Rookie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rookie. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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