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
The new Doon Brae short course appeals to newbies.
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Jess Hoffert, Midwest Living, 9 May 2026
Her intimidating boss Bill Gibson (Jay Ellis) summons her and some other newbies to ask about Yarn Barn.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 8 May 2026
But fast-forward to the present day and skateboarding has become a popular pastime with plenty of newbies learning to skate.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 8 May 2026
The stellar collection includes some legacy vehicles but more newbies.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 1 May 2026
The spring session is on Saturdays through June 13 for seasoned gardeners and newbies.
—Pedro Moura, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
Volunteers range in age from 18 to older than 80, students to retirees, first-timers to newbies.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 28 Apr. 2026
Rocky newbies attending the show’s first return to Broadway since the 2000 Circle-in-the-Square revival, might wonder what the fuss was all about.
—Frank Rizzo, Variety, 24 Apr. 2026
The newbies at the neighborhood strip center come at a bustling time.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
Jess Hoffert, Midwest Living, 9 May 2026
Her intimidating boss Bill Gibson (Jay Ellis) summons her and some other newbies to ask about Yarn Barn.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 8 May 2026
But fast-forward to the present day and skateboarding has become a popular pastime with plenty of newbies learning to skate.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 8 May 2026
The stellar collection includes some legacy vehicles but more newbies.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 1 May 2026
The spring session is on Saturdays through June 13 for seasoned gardeners and newbies.
—Pedro Moura, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
Volunteers range in age from 18 to older than 80, students to retirees, first-timers to newbies.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 28 Apr. 2026
Rocky newbies attending the show’s first return to Broadway since the 2000 Circle-in-the-Square revival, might wonder what the fuss was all about.
—Frank Rizzo, Variety, 24 Apr. 2026
The newbies at the neighborhood strip center come at a bustling time.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for newbies
Noun
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Game after game, stadiums were filled to capacity, packed not only with tourists and die-hard fans but also with soccer novices who came out of curiosity and because tickets were relatively affordable, according to soccer historians.—
Juliana Kim,
NPR,
9 May 2026
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Both of the Broadway novices are proudly bearing souvenirs of other passion projects.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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These recipes are great for beginners learning how to cook chicken in a skillet, or for the more experienced chefs looking for new recipes to add to their weekly dinner rotation.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
13 May 2026
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Group of beginners, hobbyists and professionals who like to take and share photos.—
Staff Report,
Baltimore Sun,
13 May 2026
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Staff is super attentive and happy to break down the menu to newcomers.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 May 2026
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After the game, roughly half of the Inter Miami players, mostly newcomers and younger players, went over toward the North stands, applauded and paid tribute to La Familia.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
18 May 2026
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A lot of the other seniors on this team were on varsity or JV as freshmen that year.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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The women’s team looks to have mostly transfers while the men’s team will feature eight freshmen.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
14 May 2026
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Sennecke’s big postseason continues With a goal in his fourth consecutive game, Sennecke joined Auston Matthews, Nicklas Backstrom and Logan Couture as rookies with four-game goal streaks in the playoffs over the last 25 years.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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Tabor called it a numbers game, as the team opted to squeeze additional undrafted rookies onto the roster.—
David Furones,
Sun Sentinel,
13 May 2026
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Prime Minister Keir Starmer meets construction apprentices during a visit to London South Bank Technical College on May 12, 2026 in London, England.—
Frank Andrews,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
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Arthur Bryant’s and Gates Bar-B-Q, whose origins can be traced back to Henry Perry through his apprentices decades ago.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
4 May 2026
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“Newbies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/newbies. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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