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as in newcomer
a person who has recently been persuaded to join a religious sect
neophytes are assigned an experienced church member to guide them through their first year
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as in novice
a person who is just starting out in a field of activity
a neophyte in snowboarding
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Recent Examples of neophyte
Reddit is also another great option, particularly the Entrepreneur sub, which is constantly abuzz with everything from AMAs from successful founders to startup neophytes looking for advice on their next steps.
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Aytekin Tank, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024
That political neophytes can shake up politics for the better.
—Bryan Vandyke, TIME, 28 Sep. 2024
Instead, the political class was convulsed with speculation that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was set to fire Defense Minister Yoav Gallant and replace him with a military neophyte, Gideon Sa’ar, to shore up his domestic power.
—Mick Krever, CNN, 27 Sep. 2024
The Patek Philippe Nautilus and Aquanaut, the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak, and, predictably, Rolex’s various sport models poured into the collections of neophytes.
—Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 19 Sep. 2024
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Aytekin Tank, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024
That political neophytes can shake up politics for the better.
—Bryan Vandyke, TIME, 28 Sep. 2024
Instead, the political class was convulsed with speculation that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was set to fire Defense Minister Yoav Gallant and replace him with a military neophyte, Gideon Sa’ar, to shore up his domestic power.
—Mick Krever, CNN, 27 Sep. 2024
The Patek Philippe Nautilus and Aquanaut, the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak, and, predictably, Rolex’s various sport models poured into the collections of neophytes.
—Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 19 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for neophyte
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Opening with a shot of Laura questioning Raúl, the teaser cuts quickly to a close-up of one of his architectural models before shifting feverishly through his emotions as clips of the marauding newcomers are fiercely intertwined with his declining sanity.Holly Jones, Variety, 22 Nov. 2024
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One man changed everything, an MVP of MVPs, the greatest Dodgers newcomer since Valenzuela, the greatest Dodgers season ever.Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 22 Nov. 2024
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Campfire Ranch Red Mountain Pass is an ideal choice for novices.Margaret Jackson, The Denver Post, 13 Nov. 2024
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For novices, writing sterile code to make lively games presents a challenging mental puzzle.PCMAG, PCMAG, 28 Oct. 2024
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And as of today, the team has another new recruit: Natalie Portman.Konstanze Popp, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2024
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While a recruit may need up to six months to get up to speed, upskilling an employee who is already adept in the manual process only takes about six weeks, reducing hiring and training costs.Uli Erxleben, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
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There will also be a Pickleball 101 class offered for beginners.Cathy Kozlowicz, Journal Sentinel, 21 Nov. 2024
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Both gondolas will be in operation, providing access to beginner and intermediate terrain.John Meyer, The Denver Post, 14 Nov. 2024
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The next night, those same ensigns ordered an apprentice to take the watchful pedometer and shake it while the night watchmen took their normal rest.Jacqueline D. Wernimont, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Nov. 2024
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Most technicians hired at TSMC won't go through the apprentice program.Russ Wiles, The Arizona Republic, 20 Nov. 2024
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Michael Jordan was drafted to the NBA in 1984 and the Air Jordan’s debuted during his rookie season, on April 1, 1985.Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 21 Nov. 2024
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In the third quarter against the Falcons, the Broncos faced a second-and-goal from Atlanta’s 7-yard line when quarterback Bo Nix quickly threw a screen pass to Denver’s rookie wide receiver — and Meinerz turned into a bully.Ryan McFadden, The Denver Post, 19 Nov. 2024
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Campbell and Tony Brackens are the only Longhorns who recorded six sacks during their freshman years.Danny Davis, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Her freshman year at USC was cut short in October 2023 after having emergency surgery to remove a large medulloblastoma — a type of malignant tumor — in her cerebellum.Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Neophyte.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neophyte. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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