as in novice
a person who is just starting out in a field of activity
although a star in his old sport of basketball, he was still just a rookie as far as baseball was concerned
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Recent Examples of rookie
He is set to compete for the starting role with veterans Joe Flacco and Kenny Pickett, plus fellow rookie Dillon Gabriel; Browns controversial starter Deshaun Watson is out for an extended time due to a torn Achilles.
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Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 28 May 2025
Jacob Cowing, after a four-catch rookie season, can show the strides he’s made.
—Cam Inman, Sacbee.com, 28 May 2025
How ex-Connecticut Sun stars are guiding UConn’s Paige Bueckers in rookie season with Dallas Wings
DiJonai Carrington and Ty Harris were the CT Sun’s youngest starters in 2024.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 28 May 2025
Gardiner fit in on the top line perfectly, putting together an excellent rookie season bested only in points by Sarah Fillier.
—Hailey Salvian, New York Times, 17 May 2025
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Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 28 May 2025
Jacob Cowing, after a four-catch rookie season, can show the strides he’s made.
—Cam Inman, Sacbee.com, 28 May 2025
How ex-Connecticut Sun stars are guiding UConn’s Paige Bueckers in rookie season with Dallas Wings
DiJonai Carrington and Ty Harris were the CT Sun’s youngest starters in 2024.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 28 May 2025
Gardiner fit in on the top line perfectly, putting together an excellent rookie season bested only in points by Sarah Fillier.
—Hailey Salvian, New York Times, 17 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rookie
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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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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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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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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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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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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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“Rookie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rookie. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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