babes

noun

Definition of babesnext
plural of babe
1
as in novices
a person who is just starting out in a field of activity although I worked with film for years, I'm just a babe as far as digital photography is concerned

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2
as in children
a recently born person a babe in arms, too young even to crawl

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3
as in beauties
slang a lovely woman a celebrity magazine describing her as "a total babe"

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4
as in dolls
slang a physically attractive person an ad for a beach resort depicting tanned babes of both sexes

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for babes
  1. novices
  2. children
  3. beauties
  4. dolls
  5. beginners
  6. newcomers
  7. freshmen
  8. rookies
Noun
  • For seasoned cooks and kitchen novices, cookbook author and nutritionist Robin Miller takes it back to basics with great, family-friendly recipes worth making over and over again.
    Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
  • These genius self-watering bulbs automatically know when to water thirsty plants, making keeping indoor plants alive easy for green thumbs and novices alike.
    Hannah Rice, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of novices
Noun
  • That simple step transformed the dental health of Antioch’s children, research found.
    Lisa M. Krieger, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
  • There were no children among the migrants, but one man had a backpack filled with toys, children’s clothes and diapers.
    Ryan J. Foley, Twin Cities, 16 Nov. 2024
Definition of children
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  • Don’t overdo it on styling; less is more with these minimalist beauties.
    Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 18 Oct. 2024
  • Below, learn more about, and give flowers to, these trailblazing beauties.
    Celeste Polanco, Essence, 11 Oct. 2024
Definition of beauties
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  • As a tween/teen of the ‘90s, my toy love languages included Cabbage Patch Kids, Rainbow Brite dolls, and Pound Puppies.
    Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 2 Oct. 2024
  • Flash forward a few years, and many of us parents find that our daughters, who just outgrew playing with dolls, are begging to go to Sephora for skin care products with price tags to rival a fancy dinner for four.
    Melissa Willets, Parents, 1 Oct. 2024
Definition of dolls
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  • This workhorse pan is completely nonstick—perfect for beginners—holds just enough food for one, and comes in an array of fun colors too.
    Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 21 Oct. 2024
  • Trying to work out your arms while stepping could be a bit too complex for beginners to pull off effectively.
    Jennifer Heimlich, SELF, 16 Oct. 2024
Definition of beginners
Noun
  • Around 22 percent of exhibitors were newcomers.
    Alex Wynne, WWD, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Fans and newcomers alike eagerly anticipate the handmade pastas, focaccias and more inspired by the best of Italy’s Eternal City.
    Alissa Fitzgerald, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of newcomers
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  • College freshmen who reported low, medium and high cellphone usage during class all had negative impacts on their grades, according to a Springer research paper.
    Arianna Johnson, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
  • But freshmen, Van Rheenen told him, weren’t permitted to take such an advanced class.
    Sean Gregory, TIME, 2 Oct. 2024
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  • When the All-Star Game returned for the 1999-2000 season, the format was revamped to feature a team of standout rookies against top second-season players.
    Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 1 Oct. 2024
  • Whether teaching women to take risks in the corporate world or helping NFL rookies hone their mental agility, Priore is proving that the lessons of chess can lead to winning outcomes, both on and off the board.
    Jane Hanson, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
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