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Recent Examples of novice Based on a true story, the plot follows the aristocratic Von Trapp family as former convent novice Maria (played by Julie Andrews), shows up to be governess and changes their lives. Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 11 Sep. 2025 Instructors are on hand to teach novices. Jason Ma, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2025 Maresco novices need not apply. Guy Lodge, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025 Multipath Corrections Once again, the novice consumer believes Global Positioning Systems (GPS) have long been solved. Steve Tengler, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for novice
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Noun
  • 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
  • At Coler Mountain Bike Preserve, the 19 miles of challenging trails (ranging from the beginner-friendly Family Flow to experts-only Drop the Hammer, which includes a 12-foot plunge) aren’t the only attractions.
    Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Other pros, including Gleb Savchenko, Ezra Sosa, and newcomer Jan Ravnik, appear to be single this season—but as past seasons have shown, the ballroom has a way of sparking unexpected connections.
    Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 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
Noun
  • There's a learning curve to the NFL for every single rookie that comes in.
    Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
  • In Sunday’s 40-37 win over the New York Giants, his impact was felt with 130 total yards, including a 30-yard rushing touchdown in the third quarter that was attributed as his longest run since his rookie season in 2021.
    Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • Workplaces will start to prioritize giving workers apprentice-like experiences to train them, which will likely hit wages for those positions.
    Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 16 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The receiving corps is only getting stronger with the development of freshman Tanook Hines and the tight end room’s growing role.
    Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
  • Transfer Kaidon Slater started the opener against Georgia Tech; Slater, freshman Julian Lewis and redshirt sophomore Ryan Staub played against Delaware, with Staub looking best; then Staub struggled in last week’s loss to Houston.
    Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 19 Sep. 2025

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“Novice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/novice. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.

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