as in beginner
a person who is just starting out in a field of activity
a novice chess player
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Recent Examples of novice
Under Macron’s presidency, which began in 2017 after his surprise victory as a 39-year-old political novice, France has sought to reclaim its place as a global center of culture.
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Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 9 Oct. 2024
The appeal of visiting them will be obvious to serious ornithologists, but even novice bird-watchers or anyone who simply loves spending time in the great outdoors will appreciate these bird hot spots.
—David Escribano, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2024
After doing 10 Hannah Swensen movies, Sweeney fancies herself somewhat of a novice detective like her character.
—Dana Rose Falcone, People.com, 4 Oct. 2024
In 2023, Creel performed an autobiographical show, Walk on Through, about falling in love with the Metropolitan Museum of Art, billing himself as a museum novice who learned to love art.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 30 Sep. 2024
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Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 9 Oct. 2024
The appeal of visiting them will be obvious to serious ornithologists, but even novice bird-watchers or anyone who simply loves spending time in the great outdoors will appreciate these bird hot spots.
—David Escribano, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2024
After doing 10 Hannah Swensen movies, Sweeney fancies herself somewhat of a novice detective like her character.
—Dana Rose Falcone, People.com, 4 Oct. 2024
In 2023, Creel performed an autobiographical show, Walk on Through, about falling in love with the Metropolitan Museum of Art, billing himself as a museum novice who learned to love art.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 30 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for novice
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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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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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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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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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Most technicians hired at TSMC won't go through the apprentice program.Russ Wiles, The Arizona Republic, 20 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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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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His brother, Tim, is a freshman running back at Army.Tim Casey, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Novice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/novice. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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