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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 newcomers
Next, anion exchange membrane (AEM) electrolyzers are considered promising newcomers in electrolysis technology.
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Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 17 Sep. 2025
Classic black and stainless steel are taking a backseat to bold, bright hues as kitchenware brands—including stalwarts such as Le Creuset and KitchenAid, as well as newcomers like Great Jones and Caraway—embrace color in the kitchen.
—Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2025
Free for newcomers, $25 for others.
—La Jolla Light, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Sep. 2025
This led to their Top 100 Hybrid Companies List, which also saw 60 newcomers compared to last year’s report.
—Rachel Wells, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
The South experienced a boom in housing demand during the pandemic home-buying frenzy, as the region saw an influx of newcomers coming from more expensive markets who had been freed by the rise of remote work.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
Five newcomers are joining the cast — Veronika Slowikowska, Kam Patterson, Ben Marshall from Please Don’t Destroy, Tommy Brennan and Jeremy Culhane.
—Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
While coming to the show from different professional vantage points, this year’s newcomers Tommy Brennan, Jeremy Culhane, Veronika Slowikowska and Kam Patterson each illustrate the point.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 15 Sep. 2025
Dallas Wings star Paige Bueckers will be one of its newcomers after signing a three-year deal with the league in April.
—Ben Pickman, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 17 Sep. 2025
Classic black and stainless steel are taking a backseat to bold, bright hues as kitchenware brands—including stalwarts such as Le Creuset and KitchenAid, as well as newcomers like Great Jones and Caraway—embrace color in the kitchen.
—Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2025
Free for newcomers, $25 for others.
—La Jolla Light, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Sep. 2025
This led to their Top 100 Hybrid Companies List, which also saw 60 newcomers compared to last year’s report.
—Rachel Wells, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
The South experienced a boom in housing demand during the pandemic home-buying frenzy, as the region saw an influx of newcomers coming from more expensive markets who had been freed by the rise of remote work.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
Five newcomers are joining the cast — Veronika Slowikowska, Kam Patterson, Ben Marshall from Please Don’t Destroy, Tommy Brennan and Jeremy Culhane.
—Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
While coming to the show from different professional vantage points, this year’s newcomers Tommy Brennan, Jeremy Culhane, Veronika Slowikowska and Kam Patterson each illustrate the point.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 15 Sep. 2025
Dallas Wings star Paige Bueckers will be one of its newcomers after signing a three-year deal with the league in April.
—Ben Pickman, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for newcomers
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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,
11 Sep. 2025
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Instructors are on hand to teach novices.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
7 Sep. 2025
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NurPhoto via Getty Images Arizona’s Horseshoe Bend Trail is the second-best hiking trail for beginners, the InsureMyTrip study says.—
Gary Stoller,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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For beginners, Quicken Simpli would be a better choice, but for those with experience, Quicken Classic Premier provides more options.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
15 Sep. 2025
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To mark the start of Plebe Summer, approximately 1,200 plebes, or freshmen in the Class of 2029 take part in Induction Day which involves In-processing, medical exams, uniform fittings, haircuts, and learning to salute.—
Peter Aitken,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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Their lineup includes senior Emilie Lew, senior twins Polina and Sasha Briggs, sophomore Julia Cross and two strong freshmen.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
12 Sep. 2025
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The show, which focuses on teen witch apprentices who join forces to protect New Orleans from a dark force, will start shooting again in November.—
Anna Halkidis,
Parents,
17 Sep. 2025
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Free Press apprentices have gone on to work in a variety of newsrooms including The Wall Street Journal, NPR, The Indianapolis Star, USA TODAY and of course the Detroit Free Press.—
Nicole Avery Nichols,
Freep.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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There were some bumpy moments throughout the summer that crept up into Week 2, but offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels has seen steady improvement from his two rookies, Campbell and Wilson.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
19 Sep. 2025
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The Angels’ lone bright spots came via solo home runs from rookies Denzer Guzman and Christian Moore.—
Andrew Wagner,
Oc Register,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Newcomers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/newcomers. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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