as in novice
a person who is just starting out in a field of activity
he's a good musician, but at 14, he's still a tyro and has a lot to learn
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Recent Examples of tyro
If Fishman’s math holds up, ESPN could be looking at a 20% boost in overall revenue in just seven years’ time—a feat that likely would be wholly improbable if the sports unit were to maintain the status quo or promote the streaming tyro at the expense of the foundational TV network.
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Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 18 Dec. 2024
Rabe also steers the movie’s helm, alongside her life partner and fellow actor Hamish Linklater, and the tyro directors manage to thread a tricky needle with their first feature, navigating the chasm and the overlap between agitated and quiet, between cartoon brightness and angst.
—Sheri Linden, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 June 2023
This intelligent, sensitive treatment of the rarely seen, everyday lives of young Palestinian citizens of Israel marks tyro feature writer-director Firas Khoury as a talent to watch, as well as a solid acquisition for Film Movement, the North American distributor.
—Alissa Simon, Variety, 22 Nov. 2022
When a tyro Steve Jobs or Bill Gates moved a lever back and forth, different configurations of those cylinders caused the Digi-Comp to compute Boolean logic operations.
—Jim Sullivan, Discover Magazine, 30 Oct. 2014
Ayyub played another student leader, a tyro named Shiva Shekhar—not quite the main role, but a key one nevertheless, and a fillip to his career.
—Samanth Subramanian, The New Yorker, 10 Oct. 2022
Outfitted in progressively more luscious frocks by Susan Hilferty, Feldstein makes a journey from nervy tyro to nervier pro.
—Washington Post, 25 Apr. 2022
The contenders in the original screenplay field are dominated by repeat WGA and Academy Award nominees with a few breakthrough tyro scribes in the mix.
—Danielle Turchiano, Variety, 30 Dec. 2021
The songs on the young rock tyro's debut album Teenage Heartbreak (out Friday) channel the irresistible riffs, explosive choruses and mix of lust, heartache, rebellion and angst that defined pop-punk's golden age.
—John Norris, Billboard, 16 Sep. 2021
Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 18 Dec. 2024
Rabe also steers the movie’s helm, alongside her life partner and fellow actor Hamish Linklater, and the tyro directors manage to thread a tricky needle with their first feature, navigating the chasm and the overlap between agitated and quiet, between cartoon brightness and angst.
—Sheri Linden, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 June 2023
This intelligent, sensitive treatment of the rarely seen, everyday lives of young Palestinian citizens of Israel marks tyro feature writer-director Firas Khoury as a talent to watch, as well as a solid acquisition for Film Movement, the North American distributor.
—Alissa Simon, Variety, 22 Nov. 2022
When a tyro Steve Jobs or Bill Gates moved a lever back and forth, different configurations of those cylinders caused the Digi-Comp to compute Boolean logic operations.
—Jim Sullivan, Discover Magazine, 30 Oct. 2014
Ayyub played another student leader, a tyro named Shiva Shekhar—not quite the main role, but a key one nevertheless, and a fillip to his career.
—Samanth Subramanian, The New Yorker, 10 Oct. 2022
Outfitted in progressively more luscious frocks by Susan Hilferty, Feldstein makes a journey from nervy tyro to nervier pro.
—Washington Post, 25 Apr. 2022
The contenders in the original screenplay field are dominated by repeat WGA and Academy Award nominees with a few breakthrough tyro scribes in the mix.
—Danielle Turchiano, Variety, 30 Dec. 2021
The songs on the young rock tyro's debut album Teenage Heartbreak (out Friday) channel the irresistible riffs, explosive choruses and mix of lust, heartache, rebellion and angst that defined pop-punk's golden age.
—John Norris, Billboard, 16 Sep. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tyro
Noun
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Like sommeliers who make wine accessible to novices while satisfying connoisseurs, effective tech leaders communicate complex concepts clearly to diverse audiences.—
Dennis Kozak,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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Unfortunately, many new nurses leave their programs without adequate hands-on experience and confidence, putting pressure on experienced nurses to mentor novices without additional compensation for training.—
Shakira Henderson,
Sun Sentinel,
18 May 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
Noun
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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
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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
Noun
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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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The newcomer even adjusted to last-minute changes without difficulty.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
30 May 2025
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Arkansas stayed with the hot hand of freshman right-hander Payton Burnham, who pitched a shutout in a 4-0 victory Saturday.—
Ethan Westerman,
Arkansas Online,
26 May 2025
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Listen to this article GAINESVILLE — Florida freshman slugger Taylor Shumaker ended her weekend slump in record-setting fashion but not before shortstop Rylee Holtorf showed why the Gators will be a tough out during the Women’s College World Series.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 May 2025
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“Tyro.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tyro. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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