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
The 22-year-old is not the traditional rookie, having used all four years of collegiate eligibility between Indiana and Missouri.
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Andy Theobald, Kansas City Star, 29 June 2025
In addition to the $500,000, Roth and Ramos also received an autographed Daniels jersey, which the 2024 NFL offensive rookie of the year and 2023 Heisman Trophy winner inked on the spot.
—Larry Holder, New York Times, 22 June 2025
Clark's rookie year in 2024 included several controversial incidents in which Clark was roughed up by opposing players.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 22 June 2025
Jayden Daniels quickly adapted to the pro level, putting together an impressive rookie campaign.
—Kevin McCormick, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 June 2025
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Andy Theobald, Kansas City Star, 29 June 2025
In addition to the $500,000, Roth and Ramos also received an autographed Daniels jersey, which the 2024 NFL offensive rookie of the year and 2023 Heisman Trophy winner inked on the spot.
—Larry Holder, New York Times, 22 June 2025
Clark's rookie year in 2024 included several controversial incidents in which Clark was roughed up by opposing players.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 22 June 2025
Jayden Daniels quickly adapted to the pro level, putting together an impressive rookie campaign.
—Kevin McCormick, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rookie
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
Noun
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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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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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“Rookie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rookie. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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