as in novice
a person who is just starting out in a field of activity
at hockey he's still a fledgling and needs to work on his basic skating skills
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Recent Examples of fledgling
While the first season of this raunchy, surreal comedy focused on her struggle to come to terms with her de facto disability, the second homes in on her fledgling relationship with a guy who can shapeshift into a cat.
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Judy Berman, TIME, 23 Dec. 2024
Moving to a new location could help fledgling families stretch their dollar further.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Players in the space vary from fledgling startups to tech behemoths, all with their own claims about superiority and future capabilities.
—Erin Brodwin, Axios, 20 Dec. 2024
With a heritage equally as layered as wine, coffee has only recently received similar acclaim for its complex brewing and roasting techniques, garnering attention from millions of fledgling aficionados.
—Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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Judy Berman, TIME, 23 Dec. 2024
Moving to a new location could help fledgling families stretch their dollar further.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Players in the space vary from fledgling startups to tech behemoths, all with their own claims about superiority and future capabilities.
—Erin Brodwin, Axios, 20 Dec. 2024
With a heritage equally as layered as wine, coffee has only recently received similar acclaim for its complex brewing and roasting techniques, garnering attention from millions of fledgling aficionados.
—Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fledgling
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The demand for Bitcoin caused by ETFs directly influences Bitcoin dominance, currently sitting at around 56%, a meaningful metric often overlooked by novice traders.Cloris Chen, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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Well before the Carter Center monitored a single election, the novice politician Jimmy fought voter fraud.Emily Harris, Axios, 29 Dec. 2024
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Torres is a newcomer to the Golden Globes — and may also be so for American audiences.Jack Smart, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
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Trump was also a relative newcomer to the GOP power structure who had a bad relationship with top Republican congressional leaders during the 2016 primaries.W. James Antle III, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 4 Jan. 2025
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Local gardening stores and books can be great resources for beginners.Fox News, Fox News, 2 Jan. 2025
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The Situational Leadership model remains a timeless framework: • For beginners or juniors, focus on providing clear direction, support and modeling.Inga Bielińska, Forbes, 2 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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Badawi was a freshman at the University of Alabama.Elaine Mallon, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 2 Jan. 2025
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Smith, the Buckeyes’ standout freshman playmaker, had a remarkable bowl debut with seven receptions for 187 yards — including five catches for 161 yards in the first half alone, hauling in scoring passes of 45 and 43 yards.Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 2 Jan. 2025
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Now in the third year of his four-year rookie deal worth $9,241,031, Watson's contract includes a $3,900,750 signing bonus.Sean Treppedi, Newsweek, 5 Jan. 2025
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Coming off a win over Tennessee, the Jaguars will continue to force throws to dynamic rookie receiver Brian Thomas Jr. After two more touchdowns against the Titans, Thomas has five TDs from Jones over the last five weeks.Scott Phillips, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
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“Fledgling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fledgling. Accessed 15 Jan. 2025.
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