as in novice
a person who is just starting out in a field of activity
at hockey he's still a fledgling and needs to work on his basic skating skills
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Recent Examples of fledgling
In addition to his track record with fledgling teams, Gallant is from Verbeek’s era and has a similar old-school acumen.
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Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 5 May 2025
Besides the dealerships, Agresti has a fledgling bourbon company in Kentucky (Saban and Cannon are partners) and created a medical supplies business, Dream Medical Group, that sold nine figures worth of PPE during the Covid-19 pandemic.
—Chase Peterson-Withorn, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
The city was a hotbed for the fledgling genre at the time.
—Elias Leight, Billboard, 2 Apr. 2025
George Washington | $1 bill As the leader of a fledgling nation at a tumultuous time, the nation’s first President had no shortage of challenges.
—Faith Karimi, CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2025
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Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 5 May 2025
Besides the dealerships, Agresti has a fledgling bourbon company in Kentucky (Saban and Cannon are partners) and created a medical supplies business, Dream Medical Group, that sold nine figures worth of PPE during the Covid-19 pandemic.
—Chase Peterson-Withorn, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
The city was a hotbed for the fledgling genre at the time.
—Elias Leight, Billboard, 2 Apr. 2025
George Washington | $1 bill As the leader of a fledgling nation at a tumultuous time, the nation’s first President had no shortage of challenges.
—Faith Karimi, CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fledgling
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Like sommeliers who make wine accessible to novices while satisfying connoisseurs, effective tech leaders communicate complex concepts clearly to diverse audiences.—
Dennis Kozak,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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Unfortunately, many new nurses leave their programs without adequate hands-on experience and confidence, putting pressure on experienced nurses to mentor novices without additional compensation for training.—
Shakira Henderson,
Sun Sentinel,
18 May 2025
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That left newcomer Luke Farrell, Brayden Willis and Mason Pline as the main players at the position.—
Matt Barrows,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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The newcomer even adjusted to last-minute changes without difficulty.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
30 May 2025
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Local businesses and surf shops like the Jimmy Lane Surfing Academy, Surfin’ NSB, and Nichols Surf Shop (which has been open since 1969 and is the town’s oldest surf shop) all employee seasoned instructors who are more than ready to help beginners discover the thrill of catching their first wave.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
27 May 2025
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This bundle is structured for beginners who already have a basic understanding of IT and cybersecurity fundamentals.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
26 May 2025
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Following the ceremony, the royal couple went aboard the ship and met representatives leading the delivery of the ship, apprentices and graduates of the Shipbuilding Academy and Royal Navy members, who discussed the ship's construction and capabilities.—
Stephanie Petit,
People.com,
22 May 2025
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These included a gentleman singing with his manservant on Mardi Gras, seven apprentices of a ribbon maker singing together, and a woman charged for singing while working in her house and yard, among many others.—
Livia Gershon,
JSTOR Daily,
9 May 2025
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Arkansas stayed with the hot hand of freshman right-hander Payton Burnham, who pitched a shutout in a 4-0 victory Saturday.—
Ethan Westerman,
Arkansas Online,
26 May 2025
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Listen to this article GAINESVILLE — Florida freshman slugger Taylor Shumaker ended her weekend slump in record-setting fashion but not before shortstop Rylee Holtorf showed why the Gators will be a tough out during the Women’s College World Series.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 May 2025
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An All-Star as a rookie in 2024, Reese is shooting 31.3% (15-for-48) and averaging 9.2 points.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
30 May 2025
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Setup man Jake Bird has pitched well, hard-throwing Seth Halvorsen has been solid outside of two brutal outings, and Victor Vodnik, coming off a decent rookie season, returned from the IL this week to further fortify the bullpen.—
Chad Jennings,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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“Fledgling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fledgling. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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