as in novices
a person who is just starting out in a field of activity
a newbie to woodworking, he was still trying to learn all the terms and techniques of the craft
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Recent Examples of newbies
Roan debuted the upbeat country bop on Saturday Night Live in November of last year and the song has since gripped hold of Chappell stans and newbies alike well ahead of its official release.
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Quispe López, Them, 13 Mar. 2025
The newbies claiming their peach are businesswoman Brittany Eady, restaurateur and author Kelli Ferrell, and entrepreneur Angela Oakley, who is married to NBA legend Charles Oakley.
—Giana Levy, refinery29.com, 10 Mar. 2025
The San Diego newbies can’t be accused of being either dull or timid.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2025
As if the San Diego newbies have somehow tapped into Spain’s soccer vibe, the team’s passing numbers through the two games are stunning.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Mar. 2025
But a couple of the newbies helped with the win.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 8 Mar. 2025
Like coffee, many newbies start with all the add-ins.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 7 Mar. 2025
There were quite a few newbies this past year.
—Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2025
That is not considered fully adequate for a show to prove itself, so midseason newbies typically receive a 13-episode Season 2 renewal that could be extended with additional episodes if the series returns strong in the fall.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 26 Feb. 2025
Quispe López, Them, 13 Mar. 2025
The newbies claiming their peach are businesswoman Brittany Eady, restaurateur and author Kelli Ferrell, and entrepreneur Angela Oakley, who is married to NBA legend Charles Oakley.
—Giana Levy, refinery29.com, 10 Mar. 2025
The San Diego newbies can’t be accused of being either dull or timid.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2025
As if the San Diego newbies have somehow tapped into Spain’s soccer vibe, the team’s passing numbers through the two games are stunning.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Mar. 2025
But a couple of the newbies helped with the win.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 8 Mar. 2025
Like coffee, many newbies start with all the add-ins.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 7 Mar. 2025
There were quite a few newbies this past year.
—Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2025
That is not considered fully adequate for a show to prove itself, so midseason newbies typically receive a 13-episode Season 2 renewal that could be extended with additional episodes if the series returns strong in the fall.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 26 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for newbies
Noun
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With a back catalog that dates to 2018, there’s a wealth of information for skin care novices and pros alike.—
Emma Dibdin,
New York Times,
22 Feb. 2025
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Yet Senate Republicans have decided to roll the dice on the President's team of novices.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
20 Feb. 2025
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Perhaps the best reason of all is the quality of the wines from the appellation; consumers whether beginners or those who have been tasting wines for decades admire these wines.—
Tom Hyland,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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Chips and cards are provided, and ongoing open poker play will be available for beginners.—
Kris Slugg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Some newcomers have become key players, while others have made minimal contributions.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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The lineup for the 2025 Cannes Film Festival was unveiled Thursday morning, and includes a mix of names familiar to the competition alongside some relative newcomers.—
Eric Henderson,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In his five seasons in charge of the Condors, there were 30 rookies, or six per season.—
Allan Mitchell,
The Athletic,
5 Jan. 2025
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In that time, the club added 26 players who were rookies when stepping on to AHL ice.—
Allan Mitchell,
The Athletic,
5 Jan. 2025
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Defensively, the freshmen also flashed.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
12 Apr. 2025
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The Texas firebrand became the youngest GOP member in the 119th Congress, while also being named the Republican freshmen class president.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Apr. 2025
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“Newbies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/newbies. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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