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a person who is just starting out in a field of activity
he's a newcomer to ice hockey
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Recent Examples of newcomers
Around 22 percent of exhibitors were newcomers.
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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
Seven more titles launch on the Vinyl Albums chart behind Cher, bringing the total number of new placements on the roster to 13—meaning half of the spots on the 25-rung tally are owned by newcomers.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Since the 1990s, these newcomers have helped restore population growth, stabilize housing markets and provide labor to new industries such as warehousing and transportation.
—A. K. Sandoval-Strausz, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2024
Perennial discounting became a bad habit just as foreign newcomers H&M, Zara and Uniqlo disrupted the American fashion landscape.
—Cathleen Chen, CNN, 2 Oct. 2024
The point should be to get newcomers started shooting something, with the natural next step being a move toward actual firearms.
—Cait Bladt, CBS News, 2 Oct. 2024
Despite the cutoff increasing by $400 million from 2023, 23 newcomers made it to the list and 11, including Crook, rejoined it.
—September Downing, San Antonio Express-News, 2 Oct. 2024
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
Seven more titles launch on the Vinyl Albums chart behind Cher, bringing the total number of new placements on the roster to 13—meaning half of the spots on the 25-rung tally are owned by newcomers.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Since the 1990s, these newcomers have helped restore population growth, stabilize housing markets and provide labor to new industries such as warehousing and transportation.
—A. K. Sandoval-Strausz, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2024
Perennial discounting became a bad habit just as foreign newcomers H&M, Zara and Uniqlo disrupted the American fashion landscape.
—Cathleen Chen, CNN, 2 Oct. 2024
The point should be to get newcomers started shooting something, with the natural next step being a move toward actual firearms.
—Cait Bladt, CBS News, 2 Oct. 2024
Despite the cutoff increasing by $400 million from 2023, 23 newcomers made it to the list and 11, including Crook, rejoined it.
—September Downing, San Antonio Express-News, 2 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for newcomers
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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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
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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
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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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“Newcomers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/newcomers. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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