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
Connor, as a soccer novice, initially had no clue how the byzantine qualification process worked.
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Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 3 June 2026
And since Platner is a novice candidate, his biography is his main selling point.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 1 June 2026
This week, the call came from someone — certainly not a novice — who found himself in an uncomfortable situation.
—Allen Buchanan, Oc Register, 30 May 2026
And a new feature called side-slip control enabled even novice drivers to slide through corners like Ken Block.
—Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 28 May 2026
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Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 3 June 2026
And since Platner is a novice candidate, his biography is his main selling point.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 1 June 2026
This week, the call came from someone — certainly not a novice — who found himself in an uncomfortable situation.
—Allen Buchanan, Oc Register, 30 May 2026
And a new feature called side-slip control enabled even novice drivers to slide through corners like Ken Block.
—Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 28 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for novice
Noun
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How to find Mercury on June 15 The Celestron NexStar 4SE is ideal for beginners wanting quality, reliable and quick views of the night sky.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
15 June 2026
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Most beginner DIYers should be able to handle this quick maintenance task.—
Timothy Dale,
The Spruce,
15 June 2026
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After redshirting as a freshman, Smith started 11 games at defensive end for Mizzou in 2009 and was named Big 12 defensive freshman and newcomer of the year.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
14 June 2026
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Take for another example the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry (GMSI), the grand south side of which can now be viewed spectacularly from the top floor of the OPC, rendering it almost like a shadow White House staring down on the newcomer on the block.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2026
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Seventh-round rookie Gavin Gerhardt could vie for the backup center role, but Jurgens’ experience in the system gives him the initial nod.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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All six runs in the game came off homers, with Texas' Joc Pederson delivering a two-run shot in the third off rookie Mike Paredes.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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Most often it as many as three licensed workers to one apprentice.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
14 June 2026
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Not to be outshined, Casio G-Shock’s Grogu model branded as the Baby-G comes in a distinctive bright neon-green hue in honor of Din Djarin’s little Force-wielding apprentice.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
2 June 2026
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Rodgers led Reading with four goals, followed by freshman sister Madeline Rodgers with two goals and three assists.—
Matt Goisman,
Boston Herald,
11 June 2026
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When the family moved from Ohio after his freshman year, Klugo’s self-reliance helped elevate the tennis team.—
Liana Handler
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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“Novice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/novice. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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