as in novice
a person who is just starting out in a field of activity
a colt who looked to the team's more experienced players for advice
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Recent Examples of colt
On Saturday, the brawny colt will be the only horse in the Class of 2025 who will have run in all three races.
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Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
The colt instead is preparing for the Belmont Stakes on June 7.
—Andrew Torgan, CNN Money, 18 May 2025
José Ortiz Morning line odds: 5-1 Clever Again is a consistent colt who has two wins and a second in three lifetime starts, cost half a million dollars in 2023 and boasts world-class connections in his trainer, owners and jockey.
—Teresa Genaro, New York Times, 16 May 2025
This time, Mott had no doubt his 3-year-old colt earned the garland of roses.
—CBS News, 3 May 2025
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Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
The colt instead is preparing for the Belmont Stakes on June 7.
—Andrew Torgan, CNN Money, 18 May 2025
José Ortiz Morning line odds: 5-1 Clever Again is a consistent colt who has two wins and a second in three lifetime starts, cost half a million dollars in 2023 and boasts world-class connections in his trainer, owners and jockey.
—Teresa Genaro, New York Times, 16 May 2025
This time, Mott had no doubt his 3-year-old colt earned the garland of roses.
—CBS News, 3 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for colt
Noun
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This makes these spots good for young anglers and novices as well as those with mobility challenges.—
Kaitlyn Keegan,
Hartford Courant,
10 July 2025
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Two pilots in uniform greeted us and put all of us novice fliers at ease, giving us a rundown about the safety measures between cracking jokes.—
Sabrina Weiss,
People.com,
24 June 2025
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Deighton said the company plans to add more technicians and apprentices soon, adding that finding qualified people is challenging because U.K. universities are not teaching processes like laser design.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
25 June 2025
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Luna’s mother was British costume designer Fiona Alexander, who died when Luna was 2 years old, and his father was Mexican set designer Alejandro Luna, whom Luna shadowed as a child and, later, as an apprentice.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
11 June 2025
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Gilgeous-Alexander spent his rookie season with the Los Angeles Clippers and has been with the Thunder ever since.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
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Doubs finished his rookie season with 42 receptions, which was fourth on the team.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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This class is ideal for absolute beginners with no prior poker experience.—
Kris Slugg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 July 2025
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From beginner to competitive player, golfers can improve every round.—
Tim Corlett,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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The Tigers played him as a wideout during his freshman season, then transitioned him to the slot ahead of his breakout season in 2023.—
Sean Hammond,
Chicago Tribune,
13 July 2025
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The 19-year-old guard averaged 11.6 points per game during his productive freshman season.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
12 July 2025
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For regular attendees of this elevated, date-night-worthy soiree, there will be newcomer wares to sample.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 July 2025
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O'Reilly's acceptance of newcomers helped grow his city while other cities in the region with smaller immigrant communities saw a population decline during that decade.—
Niraj Warikoo,
Freep.com,
3 July 2025
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“Colt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/colt. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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