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as in newcomer
a person who has recently been persuaded to join a religious sect
neophytes are assigned an experienced church member to guide them through their first year
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as in novice
a person who is just starting out in a field of activity
a neophyte in snowboarding
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Recent Examples of neophyte
For a small entry fee, neophytes and experts alike can spend 10 days tromping through swamps trying to catch the most and largest pythons, with the chance to win a $10,000 first-place prize.
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Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Mar. 2025
And this also happens to be the day that the trauma center welcomes a new class of interns and residents, filling the ER with wide-eyed neophytes like Wyle’s John Carter was in the pilot for ER.
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Jan. 2025
But there also likely is the need for more than a neophyte such as Isaiah Stevens.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 28 Dec. 2024
The otherworldly neophyte never shied away from dominating the game, knocking down 16-of-31 field goals, including 6-of-16 shooting from downtown.
—Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 25 Dec. 2024
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Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Mar. 2025
And this also happens to be the day that the trauma center welcomes a new class of interns and residents, filling the ER with wide-eyed neophytes like Wyle’s John Carter was in the pilot for ER.
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Jan. 2025
But there also likely is the need for more than a neophyte such as Isaiah Stevens.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 28 Dec. 2024
The otherworldly neophyte never shied away from dominating the game, knocking down 16-of-31 field goals, including 6-of-16 shooting from downtown.
—Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 25 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for neophyte
Noun
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The newcomer even adjusted to last-minute changes without difficulty.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
30 May 2025
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That left newcomer Luke Farrell, Brayden Willis and Mason Pline as the main players at the position.—
Matt Barrows,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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Gear that is more accessible to novices, social media posts from beautiful locales and a false sense of security carrying a cellphone creates may all be playing a role here.—
Amanda Loudin,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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Beginners and families can warm up on the .25-mile Gold Bug Loop, while novice riders looking to improve their freeride skills can cruise down Tommyknocker (5.8 miles).—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
23 May 2025
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For example, the number of white recruits in fiscal 2024 decreased to 40.5% from the 52.7% who joined in 2020 while the number of Black and Hispanic recruits increased.—
Luis Martinez,
ABC News,
3 June 2025
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Texas Tech transfer Kevin Overton is also a starter-level player, and Abdul Bashir, one of the top juco recruits in the country, is another upside swing.—
CJ Moore,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
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Local businesses and surf shops like the Jimmy Lane Surfing Academy, Surfin’ NSB, and Nichols Surf Shop (which has been open since 1969 and is the town’s oldest surf shop) all employee seasoned instructors who are more than ready to help beginners discover the thrill of catching their first wave.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
27 May 2025
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This bundle is structured for beginners who already have a basic understanding of IT and cybersecurity fundamentals.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
26 May 2025
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Following the ceremony, the royal couple went aboard the ship and met representatives leading the delivery of the ship, apprentices and graduates of the Shipbuilding Academy and Royal Navy members, who discussed the ship's construction and capabilities.—
Stephanie Petit,
People.com,
22 May 2025
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These included a gentleman singing with his manservant on Mardi Gras, seven apprentices of a ribbon maker singing together, and a woman charged for singing while working in her house and yard, among many others.—
Livia Gershon,
JSTOR Daily,
9 May 2025
Noun
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An All-Star as a rookie in 2024, Reese is shooting 31.3% (15-for-48) and averaging 9.2 points.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
30 May 2025
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Setup man Jake Bird has pitched well, hard-throwing Seth Halvorsen has been solid outside of two brutal outings, and Victor Vodnik, coming off a decent rookie season, returned from the IL this week to further fortify the bullpen.—
Chad Jennings,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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With the air at its thickest and the nerves at their highest level, freshman relief pitcher Cambria Salmon walked in the first run and then threw a wild pitch for run number two, 2-0 Red Raiders.—
Allison Smith,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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But if a third game is required, the pressure will be on freshman Tate DeRias (2-3, 5.77).—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
5 June 2025
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“Neophyte.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neophyte. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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