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
Her curious nature and gardening knowledge were accessible to beginners and experienced green thumbs across Southern California.
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Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
While my group of beginners played on one half of the ice, across the ice was a league game at play among club members with less than five years of experience in the sport.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026
Machines may offer more control over maintaining proper form for beginners or those with other cardiovascular concerns.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 10 Feb. 2026
The mountain has dedicated learning zones that make beginners feel safe and welcome and also offers specialized clinics and workshops throughout the season for anyone hoping to level up their skills.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 2026
Why beginners often overspend on gold When just starting, several pitfalls can cause investors to overspend on gold.
—Nick Perry, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
Anika Gandhi is a former electrical engineer and the creator of Anika’s DIY Life, an approachable online resource for beginners interested in power tools, woodworking, and other DIY projects.
—Kate Donovan, Martha Stewart, 8 Feb. 2026
Group of beginners, hobbyists and professionals who like to take and share photos.
—Staff Report, Baltimore Sun, 4 Feb. 2026
Here’s how experts recommend beginners incorporate strength training into their exercise routines.
—Jamie Friedlander Serrano, Time, 3 Feb. 2026
Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
While my group of beginners played on one half of the ice, across the ice was a league game at play among club members with less than five years of experience in the sport.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026
Machines may offer more control over maintaining proper form for beginners or those with other cardiovascular concerns.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 10 Feb. 2026
The mountain has dedicated learning zones that make beginners feel safe and welcome and also offers specialized clinics and workshops throughout the season for anyone hoping to level up their skills.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 2026
Why beginners often overspend on gold When just starting, several pitfalls can cause investors to overspend on gold.
—Nick Perry, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
Anika Gandhi is a former electrical engineer and the creator of Anika’s DIY Life, an approachable online resource for beginners interested in power tools, woodworking, and other DIY projects.
—Kate Donovan, Martha Stewart, 8 Feb. 2026
Group of beginners, hobbyists and professionals who like to take and share photos.
—Staff Report, Baltimore Sun, 4 Feb. 2026
Here’s how experts recommend beginners incorporate strength training into their exercise routines.
—Jamie Friedlander Serrano, Time, 3 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for beginners
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,
4 Feb. 2026
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Phil and Renee Shafer are the owners of Cast + Clara Bell, a resource for both cast-iron novices and collectors.—
Kate Donovan,
Martha Stewart,
29 Jan. 2026
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For now, the opposition appears situated to fold in newcomers and build on the momentum.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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The price of silver has slipped closer to $80 per ounce in the time since, but the precious metal's recent volatility has still drawn in both longtime investors and newcomers who are exploring alternatives to traditional portfolios.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2026
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Their freshmen Killyan Toure, Dominykas Pleta, Jamarion Batemon,) are good.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
13 Feb. 2026
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She’s spent the day helping freshmen learn essential skills and navigate the stresses of their first year of college.—
Tom Grimes,
Hartford Courant,
13 Feb. 2026
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By drawing attention to practices at their most fragile moment, the USL is creating space for those interactions — enabling masters to teach and apprentices to learn.—
Kristin Houser,
Big Think,
29 Jan. 2026
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The pope, at this very moment, is having the fallen part of the Colosseum rebuilt; half a dozen mason’s apprentices, without any scaffolding, are righting the colossus on whose shoulders a nation, transformed into slave laborers, perished.—
Sean Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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Some of the most serious crimes were committed by veteran ICE employees and supervisors rather than rookies.—
Ryan J. Foley,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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None of those rookies seems on a path toward stardom or even a Pro Bowl.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Feb. 2026
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