as in novices
a person who is just starting out in a field of activity
he's a newcomer to ice hockey
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Recent Examples of newcomers
Some newcomers have become key players, while others have made minimal contributions.
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Andy Naylor, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
The lineup for the 2025 Cannes Film Festival was unveiled Thursday morning, and includes a mix of names familiar to the competition alongside some relative newcomers.
—Eric Henderson, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2025
Like other classic restaurants in Charlotte, Gus’ Sir Beef welcomes newcomers and would love to make more regulars.
—Philip Freeman, Charlotte Observer, 10 Apr. 2025
Generally, Android is easy to use with plenty of helpful tips to guide newcomers.
—PC Magazine, 10 Apr. 2025
But Fuller isn’t particularly threatened by the hoard of restaurant newcomers.
—Kayleigh Ruller, Charlotte Observer, 10 Apr. 2025
The newcomers to their abode are Jerry, a hunky Mormon flight attendant (Bomer), and Arthur, a haughty fashion doyen recently fired from Vogue (Graham).
—Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2025
In industries once defined by tradition, bold newcomers armed with AI are dismantling decades-old business models and establishing a new paradigm.
—Sophia Velastegui, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Thomas is among five newcomers to the Brewers, who lost 11 players from the team that won 93 games and the NL Central Division title in 2024, making the playoffs for the sixth time in seven seasons.
—Andrew Wagner, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Andy Naylor, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
The lineup for the 2025 Cannes Film Festival was unveiled Thursday morning, and includes a mix of names familiar to the competition alongside some relative newcomers.
—Eric Henderson, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2025
Like other classic restaurants in Charlotte, Gus’ Sir Beef welcomes newcomers and would love to make more regulars.
—Philip Freeman, Charlotte Observer, 10 Apr. 2025
Generally, Android is easy to use with plenty of helpful tips to guide newcomers.
—PC Magazine, 10 Apr. 2025
But Fuller isn’t particularly threatened by the hoard of restaurant newcomers.
—Kayleigh Ruller, Charlotte Observer, 10 Apr. 2025
The newcomers to their abode are Jerry, a hunky Mormon flight attendant (Bomer), and Arthur, a haughty fashion doyen recently fired from Vogue (Graham).
—Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2025
In industries once defined by tradition, bold newcomers armed with AI are dismantling decades-old business models and establishing a new paradigm.
—Sophia Velastegui, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Thomas is among five newcomers to the Brewers, who lost 11 players from the team that won 93 games and the NL Central Division title in 2024, making the playoffs for the sixth time in seven seasons.
—Andrew Wagner, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for newcomers
Noun
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With a back catalog that dates to 2018, there’s a wealth of information for skin care novices and pros alike.—
Emma Dibdin,
New York Times,
22 Feb. 2025
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Yet Senate Republicans have decided to roll the dice on the President's team of novices.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
20 Feb. 2025
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Perhaps the best reason of all is the quality of the wines from the appellation; consumers whether beginners or those who have been tasting wines for decades admire these wines.—
Tom Hyland,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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Free instruction is provided for beginners.—
Kris Slugg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Defensively, the freshmen also flashed.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
12 Apr. 2025
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The Texas firebrand became the youngest GOP member in the 119th Congress, while also being named the Republican freshmen class president.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In that time, the club added 26 players who were rookies when stepping on to AHL ice.—
Allan Mitchell,
The Athletic,
5 Jan. 2025
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In his five seasons in charge of the Condors, there were 30 rookies, or six per season.—
Allan Mitchell,
The Athletic,
5 Jan. 2025
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“Newcomers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/newcomers. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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