as in novice
a person who is just starting out in a field of activity
at hockey he's still a fledgling and needs to work on his basic skating skills
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Recent Examples of fledgling
With his fledgling career in limbo, van Dongen simply wanted answers.
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Kansas City Star,
24 June 2026
Advertisement Meanwhile, fledgling companies in China benefit from substantial state support, which has significantly boosted the country’s global standing in innovation over the last decade.
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Alois Zwinggi,
Time,
24 June 2026
At a time when comics were at a creative and commercial low, the series brought in fans by the boatload and helped the fledgling direct market of independent comic book retail stores get to its feet.
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Rob Salkowitz,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
With Sonja Tyspin’s cinematography imbuing an innocent, sensual curiosity, Kiyoko sweetly conveys the awkward thrill of fledgling emotions.
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Robert Abele,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for fledgling
Kansas City Star,
24 June 2026
Advertisement Meanwhile, fledgling companies in China benefit from substantial state support, which has significantly boosted the country’s global standing in innovation over the last decade.
—
Alois Zwinggi,
Time,
24 June 2026
At a time when comics were at a creative and commercial low, the series brought in fans by the boatload and helped the fledgling direct market of independent comic book retail stores get to its feet.
—
Rob Salkowitz,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
With Sonja Tyspin’s cinematography imbuing an innocent, sensual curiosity, Kiyoko sweetly conveys the awkward thrill of fledgling emotions.
—
Robert Abele,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for fledgling
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fledgling
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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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Authorities say five instructors, five novice tandem jumpers and the pilot died when the Pilatus PC-6 suddenly fell almost vertically near homes after leaving Nancy-Essey airfield.
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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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This summer, attendance grew to more than 500, most of them beginners or amateur climbers.
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The limited edition Estes Liberty Star rocket is the perfect model for the job, decked out with a blue and red styling and featuring beginner friendly assembly for an easy setup.
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Across all trades Pennsylvania infamously requires four journeymen per apprentice, as do Maryland and New Jersey.
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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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The pair met in English class on the first day of their freshman year.
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To follow through on this commitment to affordability, the system implemented the Tuition Stability Plan in 2022, which locks in a student’s tuition and systemwide fees at their freshman-year rate for the duration of their undergraduate education.
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Philadelphia's roster also includes rookie Labaron Philon, Dominick Barlow, Justin Edwards, Adem Bona, Jabari Walker, Dalen Terry and Johni Broome.
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Guardians rookie Cooper Ingle made a routine catch last night and tossed the ball into the stands.
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“Fledgling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fledgling. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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