as in beginner
a person who is just starting out in a field of activity
a novice chess player
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Recent Examples of novice
Ty Devereaux, Jeep Jamboree USA’s chief operating officer, addressed the novices, reminding them that the roughly eight-mile trek to Rubicon Springs could take eight hours or longer, moving at the typical average pace of 1 mph.
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Ethan Wolin
updated July 16, Sacbee.com, 16 July 2025
Meanwhile, on the other end of the island, the British Royal Navy was bottling their own ginger beer, presumably to help any more novice sailors with sea-sickness.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 11 July 2025
Though no serious injuries were reported, about 60 novice kayakers — all wearing life jackets — had to be rescued from the Chicago River near Chicago Avenue due to choppy waters and high winds.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 1 July 2025
This makes these spots good for young anglers and novices as well as those with mobility challenges.
—Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 10 July 2025
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Ethan Wolin
updated July 16, Sacbee.com, 16 July 2025
Meanwhile, on the other end of the island, the British Royal Navy was bottling their own ginger beer, presumably to help any more novice sailors with sea-sickness.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 11 July 2025
Though no serious injuries were reported, about 60 novice kayakers — all wearing life jackets — had to be rescued from the Chicago River near Chicago Avenue due to choppy waters and high winds.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 1 July 2025
This makes these spots good for young anglers and novices as well as those with mobility challenges.
—Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 10 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for novice
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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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And while the robotic arms are easily beaten by advanced human players, they’ve been shown to dominate beginners.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
23 July 2025
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Drawing on five key metrics—affordability, safety, economy, healthcare and education, and quality of life—the report ranks all 50 states based on their overall appeal for newcomers.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 July 2025
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And newcomers have access to more media and social media options to get their message out.—
Jessie Balmert,
The Enquirer,
28 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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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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“Novice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/novice. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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