as in novices
a person who is just starting out in a field of activity
although our son is only a beginner at swimming, he is making excellent progress
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Recent Examples of beginners
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.
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Tom Hyland, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
This class is ideal for absolute beginners with no prior poker experience.
—Kris Slugg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2025
Chips and cards are provided, and ongoing open poker play will be available for beginners.
—Kris Slugg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2025
Free instruction is provided for beginners.
—Kris Slugg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2025
That’s why Anastasia Beverly Hills wants to change the perspective on the skill, and encourage contouring for beginners.
—Dahvi Shira, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
The guides at the shop took the time to make sure my group of four, all beginners, were comfortable in our ski gear, and the best part, The Pro Shop was just steps away from my hotel room just two floors down.
—Brittany Vickers, Essence, 18 Mar. 2025
Most sets are intended for beginners and will include at least three versatile discs.
—Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2025
For beginners, consider starting with hardy strains like Northern Lights or Blue Dream, known for their resilience and relatively forgiving nature.
—Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2025
Tom Hyland, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
This class is ideal for absolute beginners with no prior poker experience.
—Kris Slugg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2025
Chips and cards are provided, and ongoing open poker play will be available for beginners.
—Kris Slugg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2025
Free instruction is provided for beginners.
—Kris Slugg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2025
That’s why Anastasia Beverly Hills wants to change the perspective on the skill, and encourage contouring for beginners.
—Dahvi Shira, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
The guides at the shop took the time to make sure my group of four, all beginners, were comfortable in our ski gear, and the best part, The Pro Shop was just steps away from my hotel room just two floors down.
—Brittany Vickers, Essence, 18 Mar. 2025
Most sets are intended for beginners and will include at least three versatile discs.
—Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2025
For beginners, consider starting with hardy strains like Northern Lights or Blue Dream, known for their resilience and relatively forgiving nature.
—Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for beginners
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
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
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Enrolling early can be a huge advantage to incoming freshmen hoping to make an early impact in college football.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Apr. 2025
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Defensively, the freshmen also flashed.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
12 Apr. 2025
Noun
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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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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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“Beginners.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beginners. Accessed 27 Apr. 2025.
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