as in beginner
a person who is just starting out in a field of activity
a novice chess player
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Recent Examples of novice
The approximately 50-minute episode dives into Oliver’s television beginnings with The Naked Chef and follows his journey from novice cooking show host to mentor to activist.
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Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 18 June 2025
Skilled developers may be trained to take measures protecting user information, while novices inadvertently ship products susceptible to hacks.
—Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 4 June 2025
With six attachments and a base designed around the coanda effect (an aerodynamic phenomenon where high-velocity air causes moving objects, in this case, hair, to attach to a nearby curved surface), styling novices like me could achieve a bouncy, long-lasting, fresh-from-the-salon blowout at home.
—Jesa Marie Calaor, Allure, 1 July 2025
The property is hoping to attract a range of photographers, both novice and seasoned, to the property due to its hide.
—Judy Koutsky, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
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Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 18 June 2025
Skilled developers may be trained to take measures protecting user information, while novices inadvertently ship products susceptible to hacks.
—Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 4 June 2025
With six attachments and a base designed around the coanda effect (an aerodynamic phenomenon where high-velocity air causes moving objects, in this case, hair, to attach to a nearby curved surface), styling novices like me could achieve a bouncy, long-lasting, fresh-from-the-salon blowout at home.
—Jesa Marie Calaor, Allure, 1 July 2025
The property is hoping to attract a range of photographers, both novice and seasoned, to the property due to its hide.
—Judy Koutsky, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for novice
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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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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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Bustamante’s previous experience in Madrid helped shape her approach heading into the rookie test.—
Jenn Nelson,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Then, the rookie candidates turn around to see the veterans they're paired with standing behind them for the big reveal.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
15 July 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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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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Johnson has been labeled as the best shooter in the draft class after averaging 19.9 points per game on nearly 40 percent shooting from distance as a freshman for Texas.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
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“Novice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/novice. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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