as in beginners
a person who is just starting out in a field of activity
a novice chess player
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Recent Examples of novices
Game after game, stadiums were filled to capacity, packed not only with tourists and die-hard fans but also with soccer novices who came out of curiosity and because tickets were relatively affordable, according to soccer historians.
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Juliana Kim, NPR, 9 May 2026
Both of the Broadway novices are proudly bearing souvenirs of other passion projects.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 30 Apr. 2026
Many of us, both novices and veterans alike, tend to use too much force when molding our patties.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 30 Apr. 2026
Numerous cryptocurrency novices become bewildered by intricate decals and fluctuating percentages.
—Malana Vantyler, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
The simple controls and hints gallery are optimized for novices, while the advanced playing modes are better suited for seasoned players.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026
Still, this brand will never offer a barrel-proof release because the whole point of it is to be a lower proof whiskey that is accessible to novices and can still be used in cocktails.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 13 Apr. 2026
In his Saturday Night Live debut, Colman Domingo cements himself in that rarified class of novices whose technical lack of experience belies a natural understanding of stage gravitas and sketch comedy.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 11 Apr. 2026
In contrast, a study led by Active Site, a research nonprofit that studies the use of AI in synthetic biology, found that AI help did not lead to significant differences in the ability of novices to complete the complex workflow to produce a virus in a biosafety laboratory.
—Stephen D. Turner, The Conversation, 9 Apr. 2026
Juliana Kim, NPR, 9 May 2026
Both of the Broadway novices are proudly bearing souvenirs of other passion projects.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 30 Apr. 2026
Many of us, both novices and veterans alike, tend to use too much force when molding our patties.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 30 Apr. 2026
Numerous cryptocurrency novices become bewildered by intricate decals and fluctuating percentages.
—Malana Vantyler, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
The simple controls and hints gallery are optimized for novices, while the advanced playing modes are better suited for seasoned players.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026
Still, this brand will never offer a barrel-proof release because the whole point of it is to be a lower proof whiskey that is accessible to novices and can still be used in cocktails.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 13 Apr. 2026
In his Saturday Night Live debut, Colman Domingo cements himself in that rarified class of novices whose technical lack of experience belies a natural understanding of stage gravitas and sketch comedy.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 11 Apr. 2026
In contrast, a study led by Active Site, a research nonprofit that studies the use of AI in synthetic biology, found that AI help did not lead to significant differences in the ability of novices to complete the complex workflow to produce a virus in a biosafety laboratory.
—Stephen D. Turner, The Conversation, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for novices
Noun
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However, Origin may be overkill for beginners or anyone looking for a basic budgeting app with a minimal interface.—
Amy DeYoung,
USA Today,
20 May 2026
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Replit has broad reach across beginners, educators and enterprises alike.—
Rebecca Fannin,
CNBC,
19 May 2026
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Staff is super attentive and happy to break down the menu to newcomers.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 May 2026
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After the game, roughly half of the Inter Miami players, mostly newcomers and younger players, went over toward the North stands, applauded and paid tribute to La Familia.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
18 May 2026
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Prime Minister Keir Starmer meets construction apprentices during a visit to London South Bank Technical College on May 12, 2026 in London, England.—
Frank Andrews,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
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Arthur Bryant’s and Gates Bar-B-Q, whose origins can be traced back to Henry Perry through his apprentices decades ago.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
4 May 2026
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A lot of the other seniors on this team were on varsity or JV as freshmen that year.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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The women’s team looks to have mostly transfers while the men’s team will feature eight freshmen.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
14 May 2026
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Last week, the mailbag named Hall, cornerback DeVonta Smith and offensive lineman Isaia Glass as the three undrafted rookies with the best shots at the 53-man roster.—
Mike Kaye
Updated May 20,
Charlotte Observer,
20 May 2026
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There’s a collection of experienced players who will be paired with NFL veterans likely getting their last legitimate chance to become NFL starters, if not contributors, and rookies looking to make a name for themselves.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
18 May 2026
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“Novices.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/novices. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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