as in novice
a person who is just starting out in a field of activity
he's a good musician, but at 14, he's still a tyro and has a lot to learn
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Recent Examples of tyro
If Fishman’s math holds up, ESPN could be looking at a 20% boost in overall revenue in just seven years’ time—a feat that likely would be wholly improbable if the sports unit were to maintain the status quo or promote the streaming tyro at the expense of the foundational TV network.
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Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 18 Dec. 2024
Rabe also steers the movie’s helm, alongside her life partner and fellow actor Hamish Linklater, and the tyro directors manage to thread a tricky needle with their first feature, navigating the chasm and the overlap between agitated and quiet, between cartoon brightness and angst.
—Sheri Linden, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 June 2023
This intelligent, sensitive treatment of the rarely seen, everyday lives of young Palestinian citizens of Israel marks tyro feature writer-director Firas Khoury as a talent to watch, as well as a solid acquisition for Film Movement, the North American distributor.
—Alissa Simon, Variety, 22 Nov. 2022
When a tyro Steve Jobs or Bill Gates moved a lever back and forth, different configurations of those cylinders caused the Digi-Comp to compute Boolean logic operations.
—Jim Sullivan, Discover Magazine, 30 Oct. 2014
Ayyub played another student leader, a tyro named Shiva Shekhar—not quite the main role, but a key one nevertheless, and a fillip to his career.
—Samanth Subramanian, The New Yorker, 10 Oct. 2022
Outfitted in progressively more luscious frocks by Susan Hilferty, Feldstein makes a journey from nervy tyro to nervier pro.
—Washington Post, 25 Apr. 2022
The contenders in the original screenplay field are dominated by repeat WGA and Academy Award nominees with a few breakthrough tyro scribes in the mix.
—Danielle Turchiano, Variety, 30 Dec. 2021
The songs on the young rock tyro's debut album Teenage Heartbreak (out Friday) channel the irresistible riffs, explosive choruses and mix of lust, heartache, rebellion and angst that defined pop-punk's golden age.
—John Norris, Billboard, 16 Sep. 2021
Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 18 Dec. 2024
Rabe also steers the movie’s helm, alongside her life partner and fellow actor Hamish Linklater, and the tyro directors manage to thread a tricky needle with their first feature, navigating the chasm and the overlap between agitated and quiet, between cartoon brightness and angst.
—Sheri Linden, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 June 2023
This intelligent, sensitive treatment of the rarely seen, everyday lives of young Palestinian citizens of Israel marks tyro feature writer-director Firas Khoury as a talent to watch, as well as a solid acquisition for Film Movement, the North American distributor.
—Alissa Simon, Variety, 22 Nov. 2022
When a tyro Steve Jobs or Bill Gates moved a lever back and forth, different configurations of those cylinders caused the Digi-Comp to compute Boolean logic operations.
—Jim Sullivan, Discover Magazine, 30 Oct. 2014
Ayyub played another student leader, a tyro named Shiva Shekhar—not quite the main role, but a key one nevertheless, and a fillip to his career.
—Samanth Subramanian, The New Yorker, 10 Oct. 2022
Outfitted in progressively more luscious frocks by Susan Hilferty, Feldstein makes a journey from nervy tyro to nervier pro.
—Washington Post, 25 Apr. 2022
The contenders in the original screenplay field are dominated by repeat WGA and Academy Award nominees with a few breakthrough tyro scribes in the mix.
—Danielle Turchiano, Variety, 30 Dec. 2021
The songs on the young rock tyro's debut album Teenage Heartbreak (out Friday) channel the irresistible riffs, explosive choruses and mix of lust, heartache, rebellion and angst that defined pop-punk's golden age.
—John Norris, Billboard, 16 Sep. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tyro
Noun
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Gear that is more accessible to novices, social media posts from beautiful locales and a false sense of security carrying a cellphone creates may all be playing a role here.—
Amanda Loudin,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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Beginners and families can warm up on the .25-mile Gold Bug Loop, while novice riders looking to improve their freeride skills can cruise down Tommyknocker (5.8 miles).—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
23 May 2025
Noun
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Wilton also offers a variety of beginner to advanced courses, along with plenty of easy decorating hacks on their social media.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 June 2025
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There are benefits to the premium design here for beginners.—
Matt Morris,
Space.com,
6 June 2025
Noun
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The main entry door features a custom graphic design element drawn from the archival Gordon Leaf mural pattern, which Wright commissioned his apprentice and secretary, Eugene Masselink, to create in 1956 for House Beautiful editor Elizabeth Gordon.—
Everett Potter,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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The inside of the entry door showcases the Gordon Leaf Mural Wright prepared by Wright's apprentice and secretary Eugene Masselink, a theme mirrored in other areas throughout the interior.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
7 June 2025
Noun
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The initial plan is to have Teel and Quero split time in their rookie seasons.—
Phil Rogers,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Before his rookie season was over, Pages was a World Series champion.—
Kevin Baxter,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
Noun
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Conversely, this set-up will help the newcomers into Antwerp to understand their role in the value chain.—
Gemma A. Williams,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Powered by twin 150 kW (200 hp) motors, the newcomer can traverse the seas near silently at a top speed of up to 12 knots and a cruising speed of 7 to 8 knots.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
9 June 2025
Noun
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With the air at its thickest and the nerves at their highest level, freshman relief pitcher Cambria Salmon walked in the first run and then threw a wild pitch for run number two, 2-0 Red Raiders.—
Allison Smith,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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But if a third game is required, the pressure will be on freshman Tate DeRias (2-3, 5.77).—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
5 June 2025
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“Tyro.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tyro. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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