newcomer
noun
new·com·er
ˈnü-ˌkə-mər 
ˈnyü-
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he's a newcomer to ice hockey
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The company is driven by the belief that ballet is for everyone, and performances are designed to appeal to newcomers and seasoned ballet goers alike.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Jan. 2025
Still, even the staunchest barbecue loyalist will admit that relative newcomer Q39, opened in 2014, is well worth your time.
—Caitlin Morton, AFAR Media, 27 Jan. 2025
The company is driven by the belief that ballet is for everyone, and performances are designed to appeal to newcomers and seasoned ballet goers alike.
—Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 26 Jan. 2025
Artists who’ve been showered with critical acclaim, like Latin Grammy winner Ela Taubert, and those newcomers who first built a fandom on social media before kicking off a music career – like reggaetón mexa pioneer Bellakath, who quickly went from viral sensation to bona fide hitmaker.
—Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 25 Jan. 2025
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“Newcomer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/newcomer. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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newcomer
noun
new·com·er
ˈn(y)ü-ˌkəm-ər
1
: one recently arrived
2
: beginner
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