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
Gerard Butler, who played Viking chief Stoick the Vast, is also back — and he’s joined by newcomers Julian Dennison, Gabriel Howell, Bronwyn James, Harry Trevaldwyn, Ruth Codd, Peter Serafinowicz and Murray McArthur.
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Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
She will be joined by fellow Shrek franchise veterans Mike Myers (Shrek) and Eddie Murphy (Donkey), as well as a newcomer to the cast: Zendaya, who will voice Shrek and Fiona's daughter Felicia.
—Jen Juneau, People.com, 15 July 2025
This followed the biggest casting of them all, the three young leads, who will be played by newcomers McLaughlin, Alastair Stout (Ron Weasley) and Arabella Stanton (Hermione Granger) in the HBO franchise that is set to run for a decade.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 15 July 2025
As the kitten chases its tail and explores the space, the golden retriever remains completely unfazed—until, suddenly, the dog notices the newcomer and springs into action, tail wagging furiously.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 July 2025
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Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
She will be joined by fellow Shrek franchise veterans Mike Myers (Shrek) and Eddie Murphy (Donkey), as well as a newcomer to the cast: Zendaya, who will voice Shrek and Fiona's daughter Felicia.
—Jen Juneau, People.com, 15 July 2025
This followed the biggest casting of them all, the three young leads, who will be played by newcomers McLaughlin, Alastair Stout (Ron Weasley) and Arabella Stanton (Hermione Granger) in the HBO franchise that is set to run for a decade.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 15 July 2025
As the kitten chases its tail and explores the space, the golden retriever remains completely unfazed—until, suddenly, the dog notices the newcomer and springs into action, tail wagging furiously.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for newcomer
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For seasoned cooks and kitchen novices, cookbook author and nutritionist Robin Miller takes it back to basics with great, family-friendly recipes worth making over and over again.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
25 July 2025
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These tools power cybercrime, automating sophisticated attacks and enabling novices to deploy phishing, malware or social engineering campaigns with ease.—
Skip Sanzeri,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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The Cobbler shaker features three pieces and is the most common for home use and beginner bartenders.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
23 July 2025
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Aloe vera is low-maintenance, making the houseplant an excellent option for beginner houseplant owners, who don’t have much time for excessive plant care.—
Michelle Mastro,
Architectural Digest,
23 July 2025
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Past deaths of Lakota Local Schools students On March 23, 2024, 14-year-old Laith Masri, a freshman at Lakota West High School, was killed in a crash at the intersection of Verity Parkway and Hughes Street, which also injured four other students that were involved.—
Gillian Stawiszynski,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
23 July 2025
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Baccarin also revealed on the pod that Sheriff Country — which was ordered to series more than a year ago but got held for the 2025-26 TV season — has a 20-episode order for its freshman run.—
Matt Webb Mitovich,
TVLine,
22 July 2025
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In came rookie Jose Iglesias, a slick-fielding shortstop with a .330/376/.409 slash line, while the ChiSox wound up with prospects and the BoSox landed former Cy Young winner Jake Peavy.—
Ryan Ford,
Freep.com,
29 July 2025
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It should be noted that the Suns have two wildcards - Ryan Dunn and Oso Ighodaro - who were rookies last year.—
Morten Stig Jensen,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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As for the future, Rowe feels secure in the longevity of his own job, but has his doubts about the future of his craft with the lack of schools, apprentices and interest in the old clocks.—
Otto Rabe,
The Enquirer,
26 July 2025
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Galactus senses some sort of universe-bending power in the little one and wants to take him on as an apprentice.—
Eliana Dockterman,
Time,
25 July 2025
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“Newcomer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/newcomer. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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