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as in novices
a person who is just starting out in a field of activity
although I worked with film for years, I'm just a babe as far as digital photography is concerned
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as in children
a recently born person
a babe in arms, too young even to crawl
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as in beauties
slang
a lovely woman
a celebrity magazine describing her as "a total babe"
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as in dolls
slang
a physically attractive person
an ad for a beach resort depicting tanned babes of both sexes
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Recent Examples of babes
The show, held in Brooklyn at the former Williamsburgh Savings Bank building, saw a chic mix of celebrities and Burch babes.
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Anika Reed, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2025
Anika Reed, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for babes
Noun
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For seasoned cooks and kitchen novices, cookbook author and nutritionist Robin Miller takes it back to basics with great, family-friendly recipes worth making over and over again.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Instructors are on hand to teach novices.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
7 Sep. 2025
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During a tour of Windsor Castle, the Trumps laid a wreath on the tomb of Queen Elizabeth II during a service at the castle's chapel, then spoke with the children before taking a tour of the chapel.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
18 Sep. 2025
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Authorities say the act was premeditated and carried out in front of a crowd that included children, a factor that could carry serious sentencing implications.—
Heather Hunter,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Sep. 2025
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These beauties are smaller, with the foliage growing about 12 inches tall and the flowers extending above.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Sep. 2025
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Like a lot of aging Hollywood beauties, La Quinta looks better than ever — and that’s saying something, because this place has always been a true jewel of the desert.—
Jenny Peters,
Oc Register,
9 Sep. 2025
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The deals range from headbands and plush dolls for $3 apiece to hats and souvenir sipper cups for $5 each.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
16 Sep. 2025
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Labubu dolls, of course, are imported from China, and South Park found a way to tie that craze into doll sacrifices to summon Satan (and Trump by proxy).—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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NurPhoto via Getty Images Arizona’s Horseshoe Bend Trail is the second-best hiking trail for beginners, the InsureMyTrip study says.—
Gary Stoller,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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For beginners, Quicken Simpli would be a better choice, but for those with experience, Quicken Classic Premier provides more options.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
15 Sep. 2025
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Morris has one message for other parents with babies in the NICU.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
20 Sep. 2025
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By the halfway point of pregnancy, babies are becoming more active as their muscles and nervous systems develop.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Sep. 2025
Noun
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It's sometimes used as an honor in Hindu culture and is another name for the goddesses Lakshmi and Saraswati.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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This is a 1,000 year old tradition where two maidens are chosen to be slaughtered as repentance to one of their goddesses.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
7 Aug. 2025
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Next, anion exchange membrane (AEM) electrolyzers are considered promising newcomers in electrolysis technology.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Sep. 2025
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Classic black and stainless steel are taking a backseat to bold, bright hues as kitchenware brands—including stalwarts such as Le Creuset and KitchenAid, as well as newcomers like Great Jones and Caraway—embrace color in the kitchen.—
Heather Riske,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Babes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/babes. Accessed 23 Sep. 2025.
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