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
Bowers was named a first-team All-Pro in his first season, breaking NFL records for the most receptions in a season by a rookie (112) and the most receiving yards in a season by a rookie tight end (1,194).
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Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 5 Mar. 2025
Prosecutors on Wednesday began for the second time to lay out their case that the man who killed a rookie Sacramento police officer in a chaotic and bloody ambush in 2019 deserves the death penalty.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacramento Bee, 5 Mar. 2025
But first-round rookie J.J. McCarthy suffered a meniscus tear during the preseason, paving the way for Darnold to be the Vikings’ season-long starter.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 4 Mar. 2025
Miami Heat rookie Kel’el Ware has settled into a more consistent role.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025
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Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 5 Mar. 2025
Prosecutors on Wednesday began for the second time to lay out their case that the man who killed a rookie Sacramento police officer in a chaotic and bloody ambush in 2019 deserves the death penalty.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacramento Bee, 5 Mar. 2025
But first-round rookie J.J. McCarthy suffered a meniscus tear during the preseason, paving the way for Darnold to be the Vikings’ season-long starter.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 4 Mar. 2025
Miami Heat rookie Kel’el Ware has settled into a more consistent role.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rookie
Noun
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Just kind of a handful or random observations with nothing that even the most novice player doesn't already know.—
Gene McCaffrey,
The Athletic,
26 Feb. 2025
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The fights, without a doubt, grabbed the attention of novice fans everywhere, but not everyone was a fan of it.—
Ryan Morik,
Fox News,
18 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The gently rolling slopes of Elk Camp Meadows are perfect for beginners, with magic carpets for the little ones still figuring out their ski legs.—
Caroline Tell,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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Some of the easiest orchids for beginners are phalenopsis, paphiopedilum, epidendron, oncidium and cattleya.—
Dawn Pettinelli,
Hartford Courant,
1 Mar. 2025
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The redshirt freshman has been a consistent bright spot since entering the starting lineup in December, and he’s really rounded into form over the last month.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Mar. 2025
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Listen to this article BLOOMINGTON — When Nico Ronchetti arrived at Joliet Catholic as a freshman in 2021, the school had never won a state trophy in wrestling.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Mar. 2025
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Naturally, that’s the unranked newcomer, Akio (Scott Keiji Takeda): an 18-year-old from a troubled background who, though small by sumo standards, has dreamed of becoming a wrestler since childhood.—
Jesse Green,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2025
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Brunson has since earned the nod twice, this time as a starter in the 2024-25 season alongside newcomer Karl-Anthony Towns.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
5 Mar. 2025
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Santiago, an apprentice at a barber school, is due back in court on March 10.—
Elizabeth Keogh,
New York Daily News,
6 Mar. 2025
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Theodoros, the antique shop owner, is desperately seeking an apprentice to help authenticate items... Gift of Odyssey — Log in every day during the event to obtain check-in rewards.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Rookie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rookie. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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