as in novice
a person who is just starting out in a field of activity
he's a newcomer to ice hockey
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Recent Examples of newcomer
Halliday is a relative newcomer to the industry, though her film debut in the 2022 British feature Blue Jean earned her a BAFTA Scotland Award for best actress and a British Independent Film award nomination.
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Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Mar. 2025
The Miami Hurricanes upgraded at cornerback more than any other position, and all four of the veteran newcomers (and one coveted freshman) made their official Canes debut when UM began spring practice on campus on Monday.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025
But newcomers have won nearly all the CLPS contracts to date.
—Tim Stevens, Ars Technica, 3 Mar. 2025
There are dozens of other newcomers to the big leagues who could determine the course of the 2025 title chases.
—Dan Schlossberg, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
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Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Mar. 2025
The Miami Hurricanes upgraded at cornerback more than any other position, and all four of the veteran newcomers (and one coveted freshman) made their official Canes debut when UM began spring practice on campus on Monday.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025
But newcomers have won nearly all the CLPS contracts to date.
—Tim Stevens, Ars Technica, 3 Mar. 2025
There are dozens of other newcomers to the big leagues who could determine the course of the 2025 title chases.
—Dan Schlossberg, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for newcomer
Noun
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Just kind of a handful or random observations with nothing that even the most novice player doesn't already know.—
Gene McCaffrey,
The Athletic,
26 Feb. 2025
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The fights, without a doubt, grabbed the attention of novice fans everywhere, but not everyone was a fan of it.—
Ryan Morik,
Fox News,
18 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The gently rolling slopes of Elk Camp Meadows are perfect for beginners, with magic carpets for the little ones still figuring out their ski legs.—
Caroline Tell,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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Some of the easiest orchids for beginners are phalenopsis, paphiopedilum, epidendron, oncidium and cattleya.—
Dawn Pettinelli,
Hartford Courant,
1 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The redshirt freshman has been a consistent bright spot since entering the starting lineup in December, and he’s really rounded into form over the last month.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Mar. 2025
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Listen to this article BLOOMINGTON — When Nico Ronchetti arrived at Joliet Catholic as a freshman in 2021, the school had never won a state trophy in wrestling.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Mar. 2025
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UConn’s Ashlynn Shade was the Big East Freshman of the Year in 2024 after winning the weekly honor six times, and Strong’s rookie season has been even more dominant.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
6 Mar. 2025
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He was traded two years later as a minor leaguer for Jonathan Papelbon, made 24 starts as a rookie in 2017 (6.07 ERA) and had a 5.50 ERA in four years with the Phillies when he was traded in August 2020 to Boston for Heath Hembree and Brandon Workman.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Mar. 2025
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Santiago, an apprentice at a barber school, is due back in court on March 10.—
Elizabeth Keogh,
New York Daily News,
6 Mar. 2025
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Theodoros, the antique shop owner, is desperately seeking an apprentice to help authenticate items... Gift of Odyssey — Log in every day during the event to obtain check-in rewards.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Newcomer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/newcomer. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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