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
Life is still far from cushy in the fledgling program, as Dame said the Jaguars softball team is working to outfit its shiny new facility by raising funds to buy the program’s first pitching machine — an investment that would be a no-brainer at most larger programs.
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Greg Luca, San Antonio Express-News, 20 Mar. 2026
The company had used FAScorp, Moller’s husband’s IT company, to set up computers and networks for the fledgling startup.
—Scott Pham, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
The British government intervened, and the fledgling colony was placed under direct control of the Colonial Office.
—Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 Mar. 2026
In other words, not included in this figure are Nvidia's fledgling business selling standalone CPUs, which Jensen on Monday labeled a multi-billion-dollar business opportunity.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 17 Mar. 2026
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Greg Luca, San Antonio Express-News, 20 Mar. 2026
The company had used FAScorp, Moller’s husband’s IT company, to set up computers and networks for the fledgling startup.
—Scott Pham, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
The British government intervened, and the fledgling colony was placed under direct control of the Colonial Office.
—Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 Mar. 2026
In other words, not included in this figure are Nvidia's fledgling business selling standalone CPUs, which Jensen on Monday labeled a multi-billion-dollar business opportunity.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 17 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fledgling
Noun
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After years of working in his garden, the former novice has figured out what grows well in his yard’s different spots.—
Lisa Boone,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2026
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In China, OpenClaw has received a particularly fervent welcome among AI enthusiasts and novices alike.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
29 Mar. 2026
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And while Harrell continues his rehab, newcomer Cole Gonzales has been working with the first team, along with returner Grayson Loftis, who started seven games last season.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
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But Bummer got out of the inning, and newcomer Osvaldo Bido (1-0) struck out the side in the ninth.—
Chad Bishop,
AJC.com,
29 Mar. 2026
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Apple GarageBand is a powerful, beginner-friendly free DAW for Mac that makes creating, recording, and learning music easy without sacrificing essential features.—
Jamie Lendino,
PC Magazine,
31 Mar. 2026
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Contestants range from beginners to experienced builders, offering a cross-section of skill levels that reflect how cosplay develops over time.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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After spending years developing the Fermilab Holometer, an instrument designed to understand what space and time are made of, Kamai returned to her spiritual roots in Hawaii as an apprentice navigator and crew member of a voyaging canoe.—
Deepa Bharath,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2026
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Seeing red Details are still scarce, but Lucas’ idea for his Sequel Trilogy would rediscover Maul as a Crime Boss, based in Coruscant, along with his apprentice, Darth Talon.—
Daryl Baxter,
Space.com,
30 Mar. 2026
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One of those freshman moving in is Jocelyn Monroe, who is making a difference from the circle.—
Charles Baggarly
April 2,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Apr. 2026
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Georgetown, led by junior center Patrick Ewing and freshman forward Reggie Williams, beats Houston 84-75 to win the NCAA championship in Seattle.—
Senior Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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This Diamondbacks rookie had a stellar debut.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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In fact, the rookie catcher has made an impressive splash through the first six games of her career, which includes the Storm’s annual five-game spring break trip to Tennessee.—
Rick Armstrong,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Fledgling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fledgling. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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