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
Noun
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Gear that is more accessible to novices, social media posts from beautiful locales and a false sense of security carrying a cellphone creates may all be playing a role here.—
Amanda Loudin,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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Beginners and families can warm up on the .25-mile Gold Bug Loop, while novice riders looking to improve their freeride skills can cruise down Tommyknocker (5.8 miles).—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
23 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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With the air at its thickest and the nerves at their highest level, freshman relief pitcher Cambria Salmon walked in the first run and then threw a wild pitch for run number two, 2-0 Red Raiders.—
Allison Smith,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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But if a third game is required, the pressure will be on freshman Tate DeRias (2-3, 5.77).—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
5 June 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 10 Jun. 2025.
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