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
The cake, which is similar to the classic pound, is easy for a novice baker to whip up.
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Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2025
That may not sound like enough time to pick up skills, but researchers at City University of New York recently discovered that novice learners picked up the equivalent of one whole semester of Spanish with just 15 hours of Babbel learning.
—New Atlas, 26 Mar. 2025
The ideal approach is to let veterans and novices collaborate, as tech alone cannot capture the human spirit.
—Deepa Nagraj, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Long banking career and political novice Carney, who has had a high-profile banking career, is a political outsider who has never held political office.
—Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA TODAY, 10 Mar. 2025
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Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2025
That may not sound like enough time to pick up skills, but researchers at City University of New York recently discovered that novice learners picked up the equivalent of one whole semester of Spanish with just 15 hours of Babbel learning.
—New Atlas, 26 Mar. 2025
The ideal approach is to let veterans and novices collaborate, as tech alone cannot capture the human spirit.
—Deepa Nagraj, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Long banking career and political novice Carney, who has had a high-profile banking career, is a political outsider who has never held political office.
—Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA TODAY, 10 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for novice
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Look no further than Tommy Gaunt Kitesurfing, located at Anegada Beach Club, to try this adventurous activity; Tommy is a master and makes the experience a breeze even for beginners.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Apr. 2025
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Plant by Number is looking to majorly simplify the gardening process for beginners and master gardeners alike.—
Andrea Beck,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Apr. 2025
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The increase was mainly a result of the massive influx of out-of-state newcomers sparked by the rise of remote work, which allowed many Americans to relocate to more affordable, more livable cities and turn their back on expensive metropolises.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Apr. 2025
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First as Jacques Demy’s Madonna figure in The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (1964), then in films by Truffaut, Polanski, and Buñuel, then during her stint in Hollywood and her later career as Andre Téchiné’s muse and inspiration to Millennial newcomers, Deneuve embodies a leftist French cinema ideal.—
Armond White,
National Review,
23 Apr. 2025
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After three years at UNC, Jordan was the third pick in the 1984 NBA Draft and was paid $555,000 by the Bulls during his rookie season.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Landing in Cleveland would be a poor outcome for Sanders, as the team isn't currently built to uplift a rookie passer.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
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The show, which will tell the story of Maul teaching an apprentice, will debut in 2026.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Apr. 2025
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Instead of focusing on licensed superheroes and their apprentices, Vigilantes shows us the perspective of those whose powers aren't quite strong enough to become full heroes.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Apr. 2025
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Redshirt freshman Kaleb Annett was the most active quarterback on the day, throwing for 77 yards and a touchdown on a 6-for-10 throwing performance.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
20 Apr. 2025
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Horowitz was a freshman at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School during the 2018 mass shooting on Valentine’s Day.—
Taylor Galgano,
CNN Money,
19 Apr. 2025
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“Novice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/novice. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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