as in novices
a person who is just starting out in a field of activity
a newbie to woodworking, he was still trying to learn all the terms and techniques of the craft
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Recent Examples of newbies
Also expected to return are Wilson’s ex-BFF Jesse Solomon, along with freshman cast member Mia Calabrese and other newbies added in Season 10.
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Kate Aurthur,
Variety,
29 June 2026
Maybe that’s not as appealing for newbies?
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Savannah Salazar,
Vulture,
26 June 2026
That still leaves room for some newbies.
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Rebecca Ford,
Vanity Fair,
25 June 2026
While there was the all-returnee Big Brother All-Stars for season 22, CBS’ summer reality competition series was otherwise all-newbies all the time… until last summer, when the franchise decided for the first time in eight years to mix old and new contestants.
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Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 June 2026
Some of the Las Vegas-esque structures created out of nowhere clearly impress newbies more than Cannes Lions veterans.
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Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
23 June 2026
The week-long extravaganza is open to seasoned collectors, newbies, and everyone in between, offering up exhibitions, interactive workshops, and other events across the city center.
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Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
23 June 2026
My best advice for newbies is to invest 10% of your earnings into the S&P 500 and precious metals and don’t touch it.
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Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
17 June 2026
With just a few mild rapids, the route is a favorite among families and newbies.
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Terry Ward,
Travel + Leisure,
17 June 2026
Kate Aurthur,
Variety,
29 June 2026
Maybe that’s not as appealing for newbies?
—
Savannah Salazar,
Vulture,
26 June 2026
That still leaves room for some newbies.
—
Rebecca Ford,
Vanity Fair,
25 June 2026
While there was the all-returnee Big Brother All-Stars for season 22, CBS’ summer reality competition series was otherwise all-newbies all the time… until last summer, when the franchise decided for the first time in eight years to mix old and new contestants.
—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 June 2026
Some of the Las Vegas-esque structures created out of nowhere clearly impress newbies more than Cannes Lions veterans.
—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
23 June 2026
The week-long extravaganza is open to seasoned collectors, newbies, and everyone in between, offering up exhibitions, interactive workshops, and other events across the city center.
—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
23 June 2026
My best advice for newbies is to invest 10% of your earnings into the S&P 500 and precious metals and don’t touch it.
—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
17 June 2026
With just a few mild rapids, the route is a favorite among families and newbies.
—
Terry Ward,
Travel + Leisure,
17 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for newbies
Noun
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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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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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Plus, check out more comfy running sneakers that are designed for long distances and walk-to-run beginners.
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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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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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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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“Newbies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/newbies. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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