as in novices
a person who is just starting out in a field of activity
a newbie to woodworking, he was still trying to learn all the terms and techniques of the craft
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Recent Examples of newbies
Volunteers range in age from 18 to older than 80, students to retirees, first-timers to newbies.
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Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 28 Apr. 2026
Rocky newbies attending the show’s first return to Broadway since the 2000 Circle-in-the-Square revival, might wonder what the fuss was all about.
—Frank Rizzo, Variety, 24 Apr. 2026
The newbies at the neighborhood strip center come at a bustling time.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
Silver Nova’s crew is a mix of longtime Silversea employees jumping to a different fleet ship to newbies from countries like Zimbabwe and Ghana.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026
Volunteer Jane Gilbert recommends newbies check the site to make sure the Sunday practice isn’t preempted by a special event.
—Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2026
Best Gift for Breastfeeding Parents Nursing newbies can begin breastfeeding equipped with the essentials to ensure a smooth start.
—Pamela Brill, Parents, 7 Apr. 2026
In 2024, Carlsen co-founded Freestyle Chess, a tournament circuit designed to be a bit more TV-friendly for beginners and with a unique format and point system to keep chess newbies engaged.
—Jessica Sager, PEOPLE, 7 Apr. 2026
Even with the incomparable Victor Wembanyama, the Spurs are newbies.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 6 Apr. 2026
Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 28 Apr. 2026
Rocky newbies attending the show’s first return to Broadway since the 2000 Circle-in-the-Square revival, might wonder what the fuss was all about.
—Frank Rizzo, Variety, 24 Apr. 2026
The newbies at the neighborhood strip center come at a bustling time.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
Silver Nova’s crew is a mix of longtime Silversea employees jumping to a different fleet ship to newbies from countries like Zimbabwe and Ghana.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026
Volunteer Jane Gilbert recommends newbies check the site to make sure the Sunday practice isn’t preempted by a special event.
—Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2026
Best Gift for Breastfeeding Parents Nursing newbies can begin breastfeeding equipped with the essentials to ensure a smooth start.
—Pamela Brill, Parents, 7 Apr. 2026
In 2024, Carlsen co-founded Freestyle Chess, a tournament circuit designed to be a bit more TV-friendly for beginners and with a unique format and point system to keep chess newbies engaged.
—Jessica Sager, PEOPLE, 7 Apr. 2026
Even with the incomparable Victor Wembanyama, the Spurs are newbies.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 6 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for newbies
Noun
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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
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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
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In Northbrook, prizes and awards will be presented for all nine races, from beginners to top-level professionals, Schuler said.—
Phil Rockrohr,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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The studio has been hosting workshops since December for both beginners and advanced students to learn more about the technique.—
Muriel Vega,
AJC.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Best and Last returns franchise regulars Steve-O, Ehren McGhehey, Preston Lacy, Chris Pontius, Wee Man, and Dave England, along with (younger and less broken) newcomers Zach Holmes, Jasper Dolphin, and Rachel Wolfson.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Apr. 2026
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With a population of almost 23,000—and growing rapidly—Zephyrhills draws newcomers with affordable housing and a cost of living that is 14 percent lower than the national average.—
Dobrina Zhekova,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2026
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The Huskies’ have addressed key areas of need in signing Hines and Khamenia and are bringing in a pair of freshmen who can impact the rotation in Junior County and Colben Landrew, both four-star recruits ranked in the top-50 of their class.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
24 Apr. 2026
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Exciting freshmen Four-star recruit Terrious Favors arrived in Boise from Atlanta with plenty of hype.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
24 Apr. 2026
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But among players such as rookies Rodriguez, the second-round pick from Texas Tech, Trey Moore, the fourth-round pick from Texas, and Kyle Louis, the fourth-round pick from Pitt, perhaps someone emerges or perhaps a hybrid role is created.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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Only three of the team’s 15 active players have more than four years of experience in the WNBA, and six are rookies.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
29 Apr. 2026
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The Baptism of Christ is generally believed to have been completed by El Greco’s son and other apprentices in his workshop in the decade after the artist died.—
Leigh Anne Miller,
ARTnews.com,
20 Apr. 2026
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Art historians believe it was unfinished at the time El Greco died in 1614 and that it was completed by the painter’s son, Jorge Manuel, with help from other apprentices in El Greco’s workshop.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
17 Apr. 2026
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