as in novices
a person who is just starting out in a field of activity
although our son is only a beginner at swimming, he is making excellent progress
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Recent Examples of beginners
Each sits at a different performance level and price point, covering riders from complete beginners to older teens ready for more capable trail performance.
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New Atlas,
23 June 2026
Plus, check out more comfy running sneakers that are designed for long distances and walk-to-run beginners.
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Alyssa Morin,
InStyle,
22 June 2026
Scott says one explosive power training session per week is great for beginners.
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Margaret Cirino,
NPR,
21 June 2026
As a result, bodyweight exercises may feel more approachable and sustainable for beginners or even people intimidated by going to a gym.
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Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
Philodendrons are easy and forgiving enough for beginners, but even more experienced gardeners love them for their variety of foliage and easy care.
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Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
19 June 2026
The rules are simple, the equipment is minimal and the learning curve is short enough that beginners can hold a rally within minutes.
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Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
Be willing to mentor employees and invest in beginners.
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Jennie Glazer,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
How to find Mercury on June 15 The Celestron NexStar 4SE is ideal for beginners wanting quality, reliable and quick views of the night sky.
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Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
15 June 2026
New Atlas,
23 June 2026
Plus, check out more comfy running sneakers that are designed for long distances and walk-to-run beginners.
—
Alyssa Morin,
InStyle,
22 June 2026
Scott says one explosive power training session per week is great for beginners.
—
Margaret Cirino,
NPR,
21 June 2026
As a result, bodyweight exercises may feel more approachable and sustainable for beginners or even people intimidated by going to a gym.
—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
Philodendrons are easy and forgiving enough for beginners, but even more experienced gardeners love them for their variety of foliage and easy care.
—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
19 June 2026
The rules are simple, the equipment is minimal and the learning curve is short enough that beginners can hold a rally within minutes.
—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
Be willing to mentor employees and invest in beginners.
—
Jennie Glazer,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
How to find Mercury on June 15 The Celestron NexStar 4SE is ideal for beginners wanting quality, reliable and quick views of the night sky.
—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
15 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for beginners
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The free Apple Photos is approachable for photography novices but still powerful enough to satisfy those who want extra control.
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To create something wholly new, the narrative team looked back to other games with a low barrier to entry, particularly early 2000s Nintendo consoles that invited novices to join the fold.
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In a city whose most iconic statue is a testament to its openness to newcomers, teams from Cape Verde to Paraguay to Congo found local fans and international visitors found compatriots.
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Many rural areas in the Midwest had a similar share of immigrants in 1910, but newcomers to the cities tended to be from novel sources like Russia or Italy.
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At the University of Georgia, freshmen may bring cars to campus, but parking availability is extremely limited, and permits are not guaranteed.
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In addition to Watkins and Davidson, the Trojans also brought in two other top freshmen in Sitaya Fagan and Sara Okeke, as well as two priority portal additions in Ryann Bennett and Pania Davis.
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Reducing the quantity of new trade workers forced to work as apprentices is the simplest answer to the ratio problem.
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Guests will hear the shuffle of San Francisco outside the windows, phones ringing, and the lingering voices of apprentices or other clients.
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Both experienced growing pains playing as rookies, and the Dolphins are hopeful that the investment made last season will speed up their development in 2026.
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The team is also adding two new rookies, Stanford guard Ebuka Okorie and Virginia center-forward Ugonna Onyenso.
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“Beginners.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beginners. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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